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A Committee of Enquiry established

08 Mar 2007

 

In response to reports in some newspapers today, a spokesman of the University confirms that the University has received complaints relating to certain billing arrangement in respect of private patients of a clinical department of the University. A Committee of Enquiry, comprising the following members who are all not employees of the University, has been set up, according to the university procedures, to investigate the complaints:

- Dr. Leong Che Hung (Council member and Chairman of the University's Grievances Panel who is required by the procedures to be the Chairman of the Committee of Enquiry)

- Mr. Justice Patrick Chan (Council member)

- Ms. Wendy Gan (Council member)

- Mr. Wong Kai Man (Court member and a member of the University's Audit Committee)

As the investigation is still being conducted, it is not appropriate for the University to disclose any details. Moreover, the University procedures require such investigation be conducted in total confidence.

The Committee of Enquiry is expected to submit its report within 3 months.