LegCo Subcommittee visits transitional housing projects (with photos)
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Related to Inadequate Housing and Relevant Housing Policies visited the Lok Sin Tong (LST) Social Housing Scheme and a pilot project for conversion of school premises into transitional housing today (April 30) to better understand the latest progress of the projects.
Accompanied by the Under Secretary for Transport and Housing, Dr Raymond So Wai-man, and the Chairlady of LST Benevolent Society, Kowloon, Dr Yang Xiao-ling, Members visited the premises of LST Social Housing Scheme. Members observed the common area of the premises and then visited the families to learn about their living conditions. Members also received a briefing by representatives of the Government and LST on the experience and challenge of operating the "Transitional Housing Scheme".
After that, Members visited LST Primary School, which will be converted into transitional housing after its closure in August this year. It is expected that around 50 housing units could be provided.　During the visit, Members observed the school's environment and were briefed on the details of the conversion plan.
Members participating in the visit included the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr Vincent Cheng; the Deputy Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr Andrew Wan; and Subcommittee member Ms Chan Hoi-yan.
Ends/Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Issued at HKT 19:40
Issued at HKT 19:40
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