Government would postpone consultation of final proposals till early 2016, pending on submission of updated ageing statistical trend up to 2051 by end Q3, and analysis and interpretation in Q4. Most likely, Government prefers sticking to the least resistance path, upholding the principle of assisting those most in need, and avoiding hurdles of raising taxes on highly profitable corporations, and additional contributions from employers and workers. Professor Chow was reported to be very angry this morning.