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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council will hold a meeting this Wednesday (March 5) at 2:30 pm in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, the Financial Secretary intends to present the Appropriation Bill 2003 and the estimates of expenditure for the year ending 31 March 2004.

Members will also ask the Administration 20 questions on various policy areas, all of which require written replies.

The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the Legislative Council InfoFax Service (Tel: 2869 9568) or the Legislative Council web site (http://www.legco.gov.hk).

Members of the public are welcome to observe the proceedings of the meeting from the public galleries of the Legislative Council Chamber. They may reserve seats by calling 2869 9399 during office hours. Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

End/Monday, March 3, 2003

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