The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 18) announced the commencement of the public consultation exercise for the 2020 Policy Address. Mrs Lam will conduct online consultation sessions with stakeholders from different sectors to listen to their views on the Policy Address.
 
     "Due to the need to focus on fighting the severe epidemic situation in Hong Kong, we have deferred the commencement of the public consultation exercise for the Policy Address this year. To maintain social distancing, I will conduct theme-based consultation sessions to listen to the views of stakeholders from the relevant sectors via video conferencing. Apart from fighting the epidemic, it is incumbent upon the Government to help the economy recover and relieve people's burdens. I sincerely invite members of the public to give their views on the 2020 Policy Address, so that we can formulate policy initiatives that meet the needs of our society," Mrs Lam said.

     Starting from today members of the public can give their views through the Policy Address website (www.policyaddress.gov.hk), the dedicated Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PolicyAddress2020) or the Instagram account (www.instagram.com/PolicyAddress2020) for the 2020 Policy Address public consultation, or by email (policyaddress@pico.gov.hk), phone (2432 1899) or fax (2537 9083).

Ends/Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Issued at HKT 11:14

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