Legco to Debate Motion of Thanks
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    The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council will hold a meeting this Wednesday (October 25) at 11am, and at 9am on Thursday (October 26) and Friday (October 27) in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, Members will speak on the "Motion of Thanks".

     The motion, to be proposed by Hon Miriam Lau Kin-yee, says: "That this Council thanks the Chief Executive for his address."

     Hon Lee Cheuk-yan and Hon Albert Chan will move amendments to Hon Miriam Lau Kin-yeeˇ¦s motion separately.

     During the meeting, 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.

Ends/Monday, October 23, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:05

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