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Housing chief calls for role division

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A Housing Authority member yesterday urged the Government not to interfere with policy making.

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He said it was inappropriate for 'non-professionals' to lead professionals.

Chan Kam-man, chairman of the authority's Rental Housing Committee, called for a clear division from the Housing Bureau.

He was referring to recommendations by the bureau on policies for the next decade in the long-term strategy announced in February, many of which have yet to be discussed by the authority.

Two recommendations have already sparked controversy.

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It was suggested that when principal tenants of a public rental flat died, their children should undergo a means test before being allowed to stay in the flat.

It was also suggested applicants on waiting lists for public flats should undergo a means test.

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