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Some 13,300 people provided written comments on the project via comment card. The questions on the comment card and a summary of the public views collected are listed as follows:

Questions on Comment Card

The questions given on the comments card are:

1. Which aspect(s) of King Yin Lei do you find the most attractive?
   ID 1General setting
   ID 2Architectural style
   ID 3Interior decoration
   ID 4Craftsmanship
   ID 5Restoration process
   ID 6Others, please specify: _________
2. An interpretation and exhibition area will be set up at King Yin Lei following revitalisation. Please select the item(s) that you wish the area to feature:
   ID 7Historical value and architectural merit of King Yin Lei
   ID 8Preservation of King Yin Lei and the restoration works
   ID 9Information on the historic mansions in Hong Kong
   ID 10Information on the former owners
   ID 11Others, please set out your suggestions: _________
3. In your opinion, what are the suitable use(s) of the revitalised King Yin Lei*?
   ID 12Education Institution
   ID 13Cultural facilities
   ID 14Exhibition or convention hall
   ID 15Eating place
   ID 16Shop and services
   ID 17Others, please specify: _________
   
   

   *We will require the provision of reasonable public access to the revitalised King Yin Lei regardless of its primary function.

4. ID 18Other comments: _________

Summary of Public Views Collected

1. Question No.1

   Scope	Options	Percentage of support
   The most attractive aspect(s) of King Yin Lei	General setting	24%
   	Architecture style	32%
   	Interior decoration	15%
   	Craftsmanship	15%
   	Restoration process	14%

2. Question No.2

   Scope	Options	Percentage of support
   Item(s) wished to feature in the interpretation area	Historical value and architectural merit of King Yin Lei	40%
   	Preservation of King Yin Lei and the restoration works	24%
   	Information on the historic mansions in Hong Kong	27%
   	Information on the former owners	9%

3. Question No.3

   Scope	Options	Percentage of support	Other suggestions include
   Suitable use(s) of King Yin Lei	Education Institution	23%	Museum Tourist attraction Hotel Wedding venue Library Photographic studio
   	Cultural facilities	43%
   	Exhibition or convention hall	25%
   	Eating place	5%
   	Shop and servicesl	2%

4. Question No.4

   Other views that the respondents expressed include:

   • Provide free public access to King Yin Lei
   • Not to use the site for commercial purpose
   • Open the Main Building for public appreciation
   • Provide interpretation facilities for the historical background of King Yin Lei
   • Avoid major alteration to the Main Building