Government rejects suggestions surveyor conspired with contractor

A lawyer for the Hong Kong government has rejected “groundless” assertions that its surveyors conspired with a renovation contractor at the centre of the city’s deadliest fire in decades to conceal flammable materials used at the site, suggesting the firm did not have enough time to plan a deception before a crucial inspection. But Jenkin Suen SC on Tuesday acknowledged the need for authorities to review their shortcomings in supervising minor construction works and handling complaints after...

By Brian Wong,Leopold Chen,Oscar Liu