E.P.A. F3D.Gloria chien (4)
Comments on the Chief Executive’s Policy Address
1. Making unreasonable demands on officials breed inaction
The Policy Address encourage citizens to buy energy-saving light bulbs.
The Government persuade the two electric-power companies to issue $100 cash
coupon to each household. The light bulb scheme aimed at reducing energy
consumption and emission. The Legislative Council claims that the scheme
involves transfer of interest to the Chief Executive’s relative. The Chief
Executive accounted to the Executive Council and the Council members did not
think there are any conflict of interest issues.
I agree to the light bulb scheme. Hong Kong’s air pollution is very
serious which affects people’s health, the local investment environment and the
attraction of talent. However the Government has been promoting the policy of
energy saving in the past by the Secretary for the Environment. I do not think
there is a transfer of benefits to the CE’s relative. There is not the only company
selling energy-saving light bulbs. Therefore I suggest to disclose that any agent
can join the scheme which meet the requirement.
(165 words)
2.
Policy balance tilts towards conservation
The Chief Executive’s Policy Address announced the Central
conservation plan. The Central Market building and the Central Government
Offices will be retained as cultural and historical relics.
I agree to the policy of conservation. More historical relics have to be
retained because they have historical value. I believe that conservation in
Central will reduce the building density and improve the environment. The
citizens can enjoy a good quality environment. The policy can ensure a
long-term environment benefits. However the land in Central for offices has
always been in short supply, it will push up the offices rentals. The Government
will reduce the land revenue. Therefore I suggest that Government should strive
a balance between on conservation and economy.
(118 words)