The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (October 29) announced that the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho Wing-yin, had tendered her resignation. In accordance with Article 48(5) of the Basic Law, the Chief Executive has made a submission to the Central People's Government, recommending the removal of Ms Ho from the post of Secretary for Housing.
With effect from today, Ms Ho's duty as the Secretary for Housing is suspended, and the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, has concurrently taken up the post of the Acting Secretary for Housing.