Tony Tse Wai-chuen criticises Leung Chun-ying in bid for Legco seat

A supporter of Leung Chun-ying's who is now running for the Legislative Council has criticised the chief executive for failing to lay down a clear and effective housing policy in his first months in office.

Tony Tse Wai-chuen, who like Leung is a surveyor, is vying for the seat for the architectural, surveying and planning constituency, in his first Legco run.

He nominated Leung for chief executive.

Although Leung has pledged to increase housing supply and study how many homes should be built, Tse said the chief executive had disappointed by not setting a minimum standard on the space available to each Hongkonger. "We are finding new homes smaller and smaller," Tse said. "There should be a 10-year policy goal to lay down a minimum living space per capita."

Tse has worked for several big developers, including Henderson Land Development, during his 30 years in the field, but he dismissed speculation he was acting in the interest of developers.

"Almost everyone in our sector has worked for developers," he said. "I have acted professionally in flat sales with no exaggerated marketing strategies. I've also said things that developers may not like, like calling for regular land auctions."