SCS offers deepest condolences to Mr Heung Shu Pui's family
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    The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joseph W P Wong, today (January 3) expressed profound sadness upon the death of the Senior Field Officer, Mr Heung Shu Pui, while performing his duties on Lantau early this morning.

     "On behalf of the Civil Service, I offer my deepest condolences to his family," Mr Wong said.

     "The Civil Service Bureau has been in contact with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and will make every effort to help Mr Heung's family during this sad and difficult period."

Ends/Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Issued at HKT 14:55

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