Legislative Council members question the lease of a Grade A commercial building as the former chief executive’s office

Members of the Legislative Council questioned whether it was necessary for the government to rent a Grade A commercial building as the former chief executive's office. The government responded that former Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor once rented a unit in Pacific Place in Admiralty as the former chief executive's office, and revealed that the recurrent expenditure in 2022/23 was approximately NT$6.95 million, and the recurrent expenditure in 2023/24...

Legislative Council members question the necessity of government leasing Grade A commercial buildings

Some members of the Legislative Council have questioned the government's leasing of a Grade A commercial building as the former chief executive's office. They believe the government should be more cautious in spending budgets to avoid wasting taxpayers' money. However, the government responded that this was to ensure that the former chief executive had a suitable working environment to handle various official duties.

The former chief executive's office is located in Pacific Place, Admiralty

According to the government’s reply, the office of former Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is located in a unit at Pacific Place in Admiralty. This location is considered to be very advantageous as it is in the commercial center, has easy access to transportation, and has excellent facilities. However, some believe the government should consider saving money and opting for more affordable offices.

Recurrent expenses are approximately NT$6.95 million

According to information disclosed by the government, the recurrent expenditure in 2022/23 is approximately $6.95 million. The huge amount has raised concerns among some who believe the government should be more careful in choosing offices to avoid wasting taxpayer money. However, the government stressed that the expenditure was necessary to ensure a suitable working environment for the former chief executive.

Government responds to questions

Facing questions from Legislative Council members, the government said they had considered various options and finally decided to rent a unit in Pacific Place, Admiralty, as the former chief executive's office. They believe that the convenience and complete facilities of this location are irreplaceable and can effectively improve the work efficiency of the former chief executive. The government said they will continue to monitor spending closely to ensure the effective use of resources.