CE to solve housing issues

Speaking in Shau Kei Wan, Mr Leung said lowering property prices is not the way to solve the city's housing problem. He said the problem is due to the supply of public housing, home ownership scheme flats, and private housing, is smaller than the demand.
 
Mr Leung said it is necessary to update the long-term housing strategy, formed in 1997. A Housing, Planning & Lands Bureau needs to be formed to co-ordinate land supply, planning, and housing issues.
 
In his first forum today, many local residents asked Mr Leung to resolve pressing housing issues, like balancing public and private housing, and expediting housing supply.
 
Mr Leung later went to Tuen Mun to listen to the views of people there.
 
Chief Secretary Carrie Lam went to Tseung Kwan O and Kwun Tong, and many residents said their environment has been affected by the Tseung Kwan O landfill. Mrs Lam said the solid waste and construction waste problem must be handled, and she wants to see LOHAS Park for herself.
 
Financial Secretary John Tsang said relief measures must be launched step by step, as some of the $80 billion in relief measures suggested in the 2012-13 Budget have not been approved by Legislative Council.
 
Asked if more measures will be introduced, Mr Tsang said the Government will monitor the situation, adding he is happy to see people’s income has increased and the unemployment rate has remained low.
 
Secretary for Environment Wong Kam-sing spoke with residents about reducing waste at source and food waste recycling.
 
Secretary for Education Eddie Ng spoke on national education and liberal studies, while Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam talked about the Legislative Council and District Council elections.
 
Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing listened to public views on elderly and transport issues, while Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung said he will follow up on the opinions made on labour and welfare.