The Government is to set up a land use advisory panel comprising mostly professionals from the private sector and several government officials: it would start operating no later than August. This was disclosed by the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Lau Si Io, at today's plenary session of the Legislative Assembly where he answered legislators’ questions about different policies. Mr Lau also disclosed that the Government had plans to revise the land laws and land premium scheme, and would also sell by public tender a piece of land for business and residential use about the end of this year. He said this panel would advise the government on applications for land concessions, land swaps, transfer and usage change. The urban planning of the whole terrority, preservation and environmental protection would all be taken into consideration. Mr Lau said the panel would enhance transparency in land use decisions. He said that the government would start revising the existing laws and regulation on land usage after consulting the public and the Legislative Assembly. As for the revision of land use premium scheme, Mr Lau said it was expected to be completed in the middle of next month and would then go for public consultation.
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