Secretary for Development
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The Secretary for Development of the Hong Kong Government is responsible for planning, land development and public works related development policy in Hong Kong
. The position was created in 2007 to replace portions of the previous portfolios of Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
and Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands
.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The position was created in 2007 to replace portions of the previous portfolios of Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
The Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works , who heads the Environment, Transport and Works Bureau of the Hong Kong Government, is responsible for public works projects, transport related issues and environmental protection...
and Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands
Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands
The Hong Kong Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands was the head of the Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau, which was responsible for urban planning policy, public housing and the management and selling of public lands...
.