Diversity of candidates will help govt policy: FS

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that future legislators will be able to help the government better formulate policies, given the diverse background they are from and interests they represent.

More than 150 candidates are vying for 90 Legislative Council seats in next months’ polls, which Chan said is manifest of “balanced participation”.

Writing in his weekly blog, the secretary said the background of the candidates can be said to be a microcosm of the community, from political parties, professionals, business leaders to grassroots people.

He said when the winners enter Legco, they will be able to help the government tackle various problems during policy formulation and push for a better development of society.

When every sector focuses on improving Hong Kong’s economy and livelihood issues, there will be a momentum for solving deep-seated problems, Chan said.

The finance chief said since there are different needs and values in society, the government must do a good job in balancing these views, and give and take.