Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday made a visit to Shum Shui Po, as he seeks people's views ahead of his maiden policy address in October.

Along with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, he met a grassroots family living in a subdivided flat on Lai Chi Kok Road.

Lee said the secondary school pupil he met plays the violin, but he didn't go through practical exams because that's too expensive.

The CE said the teenager also told him he wanted to join the government in future, to serve the community and repay his parents.

Lee said he also visited some nearby shops, and the exchanges would help him in formulating measures in areas such as alleviating cross-generation poverty, housing, education and youth work.

A shop owner said he found the CE to be down to earth. Another shopkeeper said he thinks the current government acts quickly and walks the walk, saying he hopes officials can resolve problems such as housing and the economy.

Meanwhile, Lee said he's found suitable candidates for the new 'Chief Executive's Policy Unit' he plans to set up. He said he expects it to provide him with information about matters such as the development of Hong Kong and the nation, as well as the international situation.

Lee and members of his team are expected to make more district visits as part of the consultation process ahead of the policy address on October 19.