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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday (October 24) at 11am, Thursday (October 25) and Friday (October 26) at 9am on each day in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, Members will speak on the "Motion of Thanks".
The motion, to be moved by Hon Miriam Lau, states: "That this Council thanks the Chief Executive for his address."
Hon Albert Ho, Hon Andrew Cheng, Hon Frederick Fung, Hon Emily Lau, Hon Albert Chan and Hon Leung Yiu-chung will move separate amendments to Hon Miriam Lau's motion.
Meanwhile, Members will continue on the unfinished part of the motion on development of the convention and exhibition industry moved at the council meeting last Wednesday (October 17).
The motion, proposed by Hon Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen, says: "That, as the convention and exhibition industry brings about enormous direct and indirect economic benefits to Hong Kong every year, and the Mainland, Macao and many Southeast Asian cities have built or expanded their convention and exhibition spaces in recent years and launched measures and promotional activities to attract large-scale international exhibitions; in the face of keen competition from the neighbouring regions, this Council urges the Government to ensure that Hong Kong provides competitive convention and exhibition venues and supporting facilities to maintain its position as the convention and exhibition capital of Asia."
Hon Wong Ting-kwong will move an amendment to Hon Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen's motion.
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. Members of the public can also listen to the meeting via the audio webcast system on the Legislative Council homepage.
Ends/Monday, October 22, 2007
Issued at HKT 17:51
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