Panel members claim there are lessons to be learned from their investigation
The inquiry panel that submitted its report on the Harbour Fest fiasco to the chief executive yesterday said there were lessons to be learned from what it described as a 'regretful' event.
Tung Chee-hwa said the report, which included recommendations, would be made public tomorrow.
Lawyer Moses Cheng Mo-chi and accountant Brian Stevenson also said they were tired after an inquiry lasting nearly five months.
'What is most regretful is that what set out to be a well-intentioned initiative to re-launch Hong Kong after Sars ended up with unexpected controversy,' they said in a statement.
'We have made our observations and conclusions based on information available to us. We do believe that there are a number of lessons to be learned.'