Housing, Planning and Lands, his staff reportedly warned him against the illegal extension, sending him a letter in April 2006 to remove the extension, which he reportedly ignored. In 2011, he agreed to reduce the size of the structure. Both the democratic and pro-Beijing camps criticised him. See also List of graduates of University of Hong Kong References 1947 births Living people Government officials of Hong Kong Politicians from Chongqing Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Recipients of the Gold Bauhinia Star HK LegCo Members 1988–1991