Replies to Questions from Finance Committee Members

Head:
42 EMSD
Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2003-04 Reply Serial No.
CONTROLLING OFFICER’S REPLY TO
WRITTEN/SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTION
ETWB(W) 015
Subhead(No. & title):
000 Operational expenses
Question Serial No.
Programme: 1 – Energy supply; electrical, gas and nuclear safety
3 – Energy efficiency and air quality
4 – Centralised services and special support
Controlling Officer: Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services
Director of Bureau: Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
Question :
0992
(a) The establishment and strength (as at 31 March 2003) for implementing the above
programme area by the following categories :
I Rank with starting pay at MPS 45 & above
II Ranks with starting pay at MPS 34 to 44
III Ranks with starting pay at MPS 12 to 33
IV Ranks with starting pay at MPS 11 & below
(b) The number of posts (by ranks) to be deleted or redeployed in 2002-03 to enhance
productivity and optimize resources; and
(c) The number of posts (by ranks) to be deleted or redeployed in 2003-04 to accomplish the
Government’s “3R1M” objective.
Asked by: Hon. CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee, Selina