The Government today said the Chief Executive has approved a request from Chan Kin-por to suspend three public positions held by Mr Chan until the work of the independent committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is completed.

Mr Chan made the request to give himself more time to dedicate to the committee's work.

The three public positions held by Mr Chan are: Chairman of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Advisory Committee on Corruption; Non-executive Director of the Urban Renewal Authority Board; and Member of the Honours and Non-official Justices of the Peace Selection Committee. He was appointed to these positions by the Chief Executive.

On December 12, the Government established an independent committee to examine the causes of the fire and related issues. It is chaired by David Lok, with Chan Kin-por and Rex Auyeung serving as members.

Mr Chan wrote to the Chief Executive to express his wish to suspend his other public positions. After due consideration, the Chief Executive has agreed to and approved this request.

The Government thanked Mr Chan for accepting appointment as a member of the independent committee. It added that it looks forward to him resuming the abovementioned positions when the independent committee’s work is completed.