'Wang Fuk recommendations will be carried out swiftly'
Most of the 120 recommendations from the independent committee report on the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire could be implemented within a few months, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said on Friday. "To implement the 120 recommendations as soon as possible, I believe, will help to quickly reduce the possibility of similar problems occurring again in the future. This is very important," he said during an…
Chief Secretary Eric Chan stated that most of the 120 recommendations from the Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry report can be implemented within months. He emphasized that quickly addressing these recommendations is crucial to prevent similar incidents in the future. The recommendations are comprehensive, and the government must learn from the incident to reform and enhance existing systems.
Chan will lead a steering committee to review and monitor the implementation of each recommendation. The committee will assign recommendations to relevant departments, with a lead department overseeing each implementation. Some recommendations are already in progress, and Chan hopes six bills, including amendments to the Fire Services and Competition Ordinances, could be submitted to the Legislative Council this year.
These laws would provide enforcement and regulatory bodies with the necessary powers to carry out their work effectively. Setting up a central database to share information, such as underperforming contractors, among government departments is underway but may take a few months due to data conversion and platform design requirements. The system could be launched around May or June next year, enabling better public service.
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