The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, today (January 24) visited the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to learn more about the work of front-line colleagues and meet with its management and staff of various grades to exchange views on matters of concern.

     Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Thomas Chow, Mr Law met with the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li, and the directorate staff in the Yuen Long Leisure and Cultural Building to get an update on the department's work in the provision of leisure and cultural facilities and the promotion of arts and culture.

     Mr Law then toured the Yuen Long Public Library in the Building. He chatted with front-line colleagues there to learn more about the diverse library services they offer to residents in the district.

     Mr Law later proceeded to the Yuen Long Sports Centre and learnt about the efforts by the department in the promotion of "Sport for All" in the community through organising recreational and sports activities.

     Before concluding his visit, Mr Law met with staff representatives of various grades at a tea gathering to exchange views on matters that concerned them. He encouraged colleagues to continue providing members of the public with quality leisure and cultural services and facilities.

Ends/Thursday, January 24, 2019
Issued at HKT 16:50

NNNN