DSW expresses deep sorrow over passing of DDSW(S)

     The Director of Social Welfare, Mr Gordon Leung, today (January 30) said he was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Deputy Director of Social Welfare (Services), Mr Lam Ka-tai. Mr Lam was found unconscious at the office and was sent to the hospital on January 20. He passed away today.
      
     "On behalf of the Social Welfare Department (SWD), I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family. The department will make every effort to provide assistance for the family as appropriate," Mr Leung said.
      
     Mr Lam joined the SWD in July 1987. He served as the Assistant Director (Subventions) from September 2010 to June 2012 and the Assistant Director (Rehabilitation and Medical Social Services) from June 2012 to September 2013. He has been serving as the Deputy Director of Social Welfare (Services) since September 2013.