The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, visited the Government Logistics Department today (August 20) and met with its management and staff of various grades to learn more about their work and the challenges confronting them.

     Accompanied by the Acting Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Brian Lo, Mr Law first met with the Director of Government Logistics, Miss Mary Chow, and directorate staff to get an update on the Department's work in the provision of logistics support services to government bureaux and departments, which covers procurement and supplies, transport operation and management, and printing services.

     Mr Law then toured the Printing Unit and the Finishing Unit of the Printing Division to learn more about the printing, binding and delivery of various types of publications for bureaux and departments, including government forms and gazettes as well as the Policy Address and Budget publications.

     While visiting the Unallocated Store of the Storage and Distribution Section of the Supplies Management Division, Mr Law was briefed on the storage and delivery of essential and emergency items for bureaux and departments.

     Colleagues of the Land Transport Division showed Mr Law a new electric van for the government fleet, who said he was pleased to learn that subject to operational requirements the Department would give priority to environment-friendly vehicles when replacing vehicles in the government fleet. This measure will help to reduce pollutant emissions and enhance energy efficiency. 

     Mr Law also met with staff representatives of various grades at a tea gathering to exchange views on matters that concern them. He encouraged colleagues to continue to provide cost-effective and timely logistical support services for various bureaux and departments.

Ends/Monday, August 20, 2018
Issued at HKT 17:13

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