Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Friday (Dec 5) that the government will present its first motion to the newly formed Legislative Council to discuss support measures for victims of the fatal Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po and to explore reforms to existing institutional arrangements.
Lee said the administration will work closely with the new Legislative Council to formulate proposals for assisting victims and restoring normality. Beyond funding and long-term accommodation arrangements, the government aims to introduce legislative amendments to plug loopholes in the existing system.
He also called on the public to cast their ballots in Sunday (Dec 7)’s Legislative Council election, urging support for candidates committed to advancing reforms and safeguarding the interests of the victims.
Government focuses on mental health support
Lee said the government is deeply concerned about the mental health and service needs of victims and the wider community following the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire. He has tasked Dr Lam Ching-choi with coordinating support efforts across the Labour and Welfare Bureau, Education Bureau and Health Bureau to provide psychological assistance to victims, students, teachers and nearby residents.
Earlier, Lee visited the 24-hour “18111 - Mental Health Support Hotline” at the Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre, speaking with frontline counsellors offering immediate psychological support to affected residents, their families, and the wider public.
