CE vows accountability over hospital lift failure
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday those responsible for faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block would be held accountable. The problems with the lifts had delayed the launch of clinical services at the new building. Speaking before the weekly Executive Council meeting, Lee said he had asked the Development Bureau to thoroughly investigate the matter and report back within…
Chief Executive John Lee pledged accountability on Tuesday for faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block. The lift issues had hindered the launch of clinical services. Before the weekly Executive Council meeting, Lee instructed the Development Bureau to conduct a comprehensive investigation and deliver a report within a month.
He emphasized the pursuit of accountability, targeting contractors, subcontractors, engineering personnel, and professionals. If government personnel were implicated, Lee vowed to hold them accountable as well. Lee also stressed the necessity of identifying any system inadequacies and rectifying them. He stressed the urgency of addressing the lift problems and highlighted the importance of opening the new clinical block to provide medical services promptly.
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