The first meeting of the Working Group on Review of Tso/Tong Administration was held today to review the management of Tso/Tong under the New Territories Ordinance.

Chaired by Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui, the meeting also exchanged views on the direction of strengthening the management of Tso/Tong.

Mr Tsui said through the active participation of the Heung Yee Kuk New Territories, the working group’s prime task is to review the current management of Tso/Tong as well as make recommendations to improve the management of Tso/Tong and facilitate the disposal of Tso/Tong lands.

He noted that optimising the use of Tso/Tong lands in the New Territories is on the premise that the Tso/Tong tradition should be respected and the legitimate interests of Tso/Tong members be protected.

Mr Tsui said the discussion today was a fruitful and stimulating one. He hoped that the Heung Yee Kuk would consult Tso/Tong and related people and make suggestions on the review direction as well as build a consensus among the rural community.

The working group was set up in accordance with the Chief Executive's 2021 Policy Address.