Transcript of remarks by SLW on carer support
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, on carer support at a media session after officiating at the opening ceremony of the First Hong Kong Creative Aging Arts Festival this afternoon (August 8):
Reporter: In view of the tragic case yesterday, what would the Government do to improve the support system?
Secretary for Labour and Welfare: First of all, I am deeply saddened by the tragic case in Kwun Tong yesterday. Over the years, the Government has allocated resources to provide support at various levels to our elderly and the disabled, including residential care services and day care services. Recently, we have introduced a 24-hour Designated Hotline for Carer Support 182 183 for carers. If they have any needs for support, either emotional or need for respite services, they can just call 182 183 for support. We have also launched a Pilot Scheme on Supporting Elderly and Carers in two districts, Southern District and Tsuen Wan, making use of the District Services and Community Care Teams, to go around the districts and look for elderly families that are at risk. For those in need, we will provide them with services and they can make calls immediately. We will seriously consider to extend such services to other districts.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
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LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation (the delegation), led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began a four-day duty visit in Japan today (December 21) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety.
Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr Leung expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.
The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (December 22).
The delegation is led by Mr Leung. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Mr Tommy Cheung. Other participating Subcommittee members are Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Dominic Lee, Ms Nixie Lam, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Yim Kong.
LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
