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The Government announced today (February 22) the re-appointment of Mr Romeo Au Pak-ching as the Chairman of the Review Committee on Trust Fund for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) for a term of two years with effect from March 1.
Mr Au is a barrister. He has been the Chairman of the Review Committee since March 1, 2011.
The Review Committee was set up in 2003 to consider applications for review of the decisions made by the Committee on Trust Fund for SARS. Ex-gratia financial assistance to recovered and suspected SARS patients is subject to medical proof and financial needs assessment.
Following is the membership list of the Review Committee with effect from March 1, 2013:
Chairman:
Mr Romeo Au Pak-ching
Non-official Members:
Dr Jane Chan Chun-kwong
Mrs Doris Wong Wong Yu-sum
Ends/Friday, February 22, 2013
Issued at HKT 10:46
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