​The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Patrick Nip, today (January 30) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Deputy Director of Social Welfare, Mr Lam Ka-tai.

     Mr Nip said, "I have known Mr Lam for years and worked with him closely when I was the Director of Social Welfare. Mr Lam was a conscientious and dedicated colleague who showed empathy and had served with strong commitment in his more than 30 years of public service. He would always be a role model for civil servants. On behalf of the civil service, I offer my deepest condolences to his family.

     "The Civil Service Bureau will continue to liaise with the Social Welfare Department and make every effort to help the family during this sad and difficult period."

Ends/Saturday, January 30, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:33

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