Replies to Questions from Finance Committee Members

Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2003-04
CONTROLLING OFFICER'S REPLY TO
INITIAL WRITTEN QUESTION
Head : 25 – Architectural Services Department Subhead :
Programme : (3) – Facilities Development
Controlling Officer : Director of Architectural Services
Reply Serial No.
ETWB(W)006
Question Serial No.
Director of Bureau : Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works (for Programme (3) –
Facilities Development )
Question : The estimated financial provision for facilities development is $29.9 million (4.9 %) lower
than the revised estimated for 2002-03. Is there any expected savings in 2003-04 through
outsourcing arrangements ? If yes, what is the estimated amount of savings ?
Asked by : Hon. SHEK Lai-him, Abraham
Reply : We will continue to outsource further the professional and technical services for new building
projects, devolve a range of maintenance activities, and strengthen the advisory roles. The
Department will also re-deploy posts flexibly to meet the increase in expenditure on minor
works and strengthen advisory services.
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Signature
Name in block letters C. H. YUE
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Post Title Director of Architectural Services
Date 21 March 2003