
彭定康(左)92年7月來港履新前,霍德(右)曾署任港督。(資料圖片)
回歸前最後一任洋人布政司霍德在英國逝世,終年82歲。「末代港督」彭定康發表聲明,對霍德離世表示哀悼,他讚揚霍德是善良的人,一生熱愛香港,並帶領公務員隊伍服務和貢獻香港,對香港城市發展,特別在興建赤鱲角新機場上,扮演重要角色。
彭定康聲明原文如下:
" I would like to send my condolences and that of my wife and family to Gillian Ford on David's death. He was a good and kind man who served Hong Kong with great distinction. He loved the city and its territory and played a central role in its modern development not least the initial decisions on building the airport. Much of the best that has happened in Hong Kong stands as a lasting tribute to him and the civil service that he led with such professionalism and integrity."