THE Liberal Party has recorded the highest number of changes in its line-up of candidates.
Nine of the 86 candidates announced in the July 28 swearing-in ceremony did not show up, while eight changed their constituencies. Two decided not to run under the party's banner.
Fifteen members were added to the list. Ten registered only yesterday.
Party executive committee member Ada Wong Ying-kei admitted three of the 90 candidates had been members for less than two weeks.
''Each party practises different strategies,'' she said, saying the two-week nomination period was meant to allow candidates to choose the ''most comfortable'' constituency and gauge their chances of success.
Among those who decided to withdraw, Miss Wong said three did so because they were worried they could not meet the 10-year residency requirement.
One of the eight candidates who changed constituencies also changed districts. Lau Man-pong will stand in Healthy Village, Eastern District instead of Jardine's Lookout, Wan Chai.