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

    The Legislative Council will hold a two-day meeting this Wednesday (April 20) at 11 am and Thursday (April 21) at 2:30 pm in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill 2005 will resume.

    During the meeting, the President of the Legislative Council will present the Report No. 44 of the Director of Audit on the results of value for money audits (March 2005). Members will also ask the Administration 20 questions on various policy areas, all 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.

Ends/Monday, April 18, 2005

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