The Home Affairs Bureau today expressed discontent and regret over Kowloon City District Council (KCDC) members' refusal to allow the Commissioner of Police to attend their meeting.

Fourteen council members issued a letter to the chairman on October 12, requesting he remove the commissioner's visit from the agenda, as well as making false accusations against Police and other government representatives attending council meetings, the bureau said.

It considered such a refusal as the council's attempt to close the door on exchanging views, communicating and co-operating with government departments, which would not help foster district administration work.

The bureau pointed out that the Government has all along attached great importance to district administration.

In accordance with established arrangements, the relevant heads of departments will meet with all 18 District Councils (DCs) at least once during the DC term to listen to the views of DC members in person.

The Commissioner of Police's proposed attendance at tomorrow's KCDC meeting is to comply with such arrangement.

The bureau appeals to DC members again to focus on district livelihood issues and to express their views to the Government on district affairs in a rational, peaceful and pragmatic manner under the principle of mutual respect.