Chief Executive John Lee started his fourth Policy Address on Wednesday morning by saying that improving people's livelihoods is the ultimate goal of his governance.

Sporting a green tie designed by a team at the Technological and Higher Education Institute, Lee opened his speech at the Legislative Council by noting that the economy and people's livelihoods are closely intertwined.

"My ultimate objective in governance is to improve people's livelihood with better housing for members of the public, higher income for workers, enhanced care for the elderly, and greater prospects for young people," he said.

"The well-being of our people is intimately linked to the health of our economy, making economic growth the key driver of livelihood improvement."

The chief executive had earlier said that deepening reform would be among the themes of his policy blueprint, and that he would also focus on the economy and improving people's livelihoods.

The cover of the blueprint's booklet is green, representing "vibrancy and continuity".