Secretary for Development Michael Wong said today the Development Bureau needs more time before it submits the Land Sharing Pilot Scheme proposal to the Chief Executive for consideration.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Wong said: "We are looking at many details.

“With development's reasons, more time may be needed. So our original schedule of looking at a submission to the Chief Executive in June or July, it might have to be adjusted. We are still looking at the details. So give us a bit more time.”

The bureau will make an announcement when it is ready, he added.

On the Kau Yi Chau reclamation study, Mr Wong noted that it is at the end of the Finance Committee's agenda items.

“This is something natural, because there are some 20 projects ahead of this item including those that have been discussed by the Public Works Subcommittee.

“We understand that it may mean that the Legislative Council would not be able to finish the scrutiny for this item before summer. If this is the case, we will accept it. If there is a chance to discuss it before summer, we are also happy to see it.”