Appointments to Social Welfare Advisory Committee

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     The Government announced today (November 25) the re-appointment of the Chairman and five incumbent members, as well as the appointment of six new members, to the Social Welfare Advisory Committee (SWAC). The six new members are Mr Nicholas Ho Lik-chi, Ms Rebecca Tsai Ching-yu, Dr Rizwan Ullah, Mr John Wong Chung, Mr Barry Wong Man-sing and Ms Wendy Yuen Miu-ling. Their appointments will take effect on December 1 for a term of two years.

     The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, said, "The SWAC advises the Government on social welfare policy and from time to time assists the Government in reviewing relevant services. The re-appointed and newly appointed members come from diverse backgrounds. I look forward to their valuable advice on the work of the SWAC."

     The membership list of the SWAC with effect from December 1, 2022, is as follows:

Chairman
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Mr Lester Garson Huang

Non-official members
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Dr Bai Xue
Professor Emily Chan Ying-yang
Miss Cheung Sze-wing
Mr Nicholas Ho Lik-chi
Mr Andy Ho Wing-cheong
Mr Frederick Lai Wing-hoi
Dr Lam James Joseph
Ms Alice Lau Oi-sze
Mr Armstrong Lee Hon-cheung
Dr Wingco Lo Kam-wing
Dr Gary Ng Ka-wing
Professor Petrus Ng Yat-nam
Dr Pan Pey-chyou
Dr Ricky Szeto Wing-fu
Ms Rebecca Tsai Ching-yu
Dr Rizwan Ullah
Ms Eva Wong Ching-hung
Mr John Wong Chung
Professor Frances Wong Kam-yuet
Mr Barry Wong Man-sing
Ms Wendy Yuen Miu-ling

Ends/Friday, November 25, 2022
Issued at HKT 12:00

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