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Three new members appointed to the Elderly Commission

The Government today (Thursday) announced the appointment of three new members to the Elderly Commission (EC) to further broaden its representation. They are Mr Peter Wong Hong-yuen, Dr Alfred Chan Cheung-ming and Mr Michael Lai Kam-cheung.

Mr Peter Wong Hong-yuen, currently Chairman of the Social Welfare Advisory Committee, had extensive experience in public service. His appointment will provide a useful link between the two committees.

Dr Alfred Chan Cheung-ming is an Associate Professor of the Department of Applied Social Studies at the City University of Hong Kong. He has many years of research work and practical experience in gerontology with numerous publications in the field.

Mr Michael Lai Kam-cheung, Chief Executive Officer of St. James' Settlement, has been actively involved in the development of services for the elderly.

The appointments will be for a period of one year with effect from July 30, 1999. They will be published in the gazette tomorrow (Friday).

Welcoming the appointment of the new members, Acting Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mr Gregory Leung, said he looked forward to their contributing to the development of elderly services in Hong Kong.

The following is a full membership list of the new EC :

Chairman:

The Hon Tam Yiu-chung

Vice-Chairman :

Secretary for Health and Welfare or representative

Members:

Dr Chan Cheung-ming, Alfred

Professor Iris Chi

Dr Fang Sum-suk, Marion

The Hon Ho Mun-ka, Michael

Mr Hui Yin-fat

Mr Lai Kam-cheung, Michael

Mrs Lam Pei, Peggy

Dr Shum Ping-shiu

Mr Wan Man-yee

Mr Wong Hong-yuen, Peter

Dr Wu Wai-yung, Raymond

Secretary for Housing or representative

Secretary for Education and Manpower or representative

Director of Housing or representative

Director of Health or representative

Director of Social Welfare or representative

Chief Executive, Hospital Authority or representative

End/Thursday, July 29, 1999

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