Government will not comment on media reports on payment of $6,000
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In response to media enquiries regarding the payment of $6,000 each to all Hong Kong permanent identity card holders aged 18 or above, a Government spokesman said today (April 20): "We are working out the details of the proposal. At this stage, we do not comment on speculative reports. When the details are finalised, we will present the proposal to the relevant panel of the Legislative Council for discussion in accordance with established procedures, and then seek funding approval from the Finance Committee. Once funding approval is obtained, we will immediately take forward the proposal so that registration will start as soon as possible."
Ends/Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Issued at HKT 20:19
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