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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council will hold a meeting this Wednesday (February 24) at 11am in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, the Financial Secretary will present the Appropriation Bill 2010 and the Estimates of Expenditure for the year ending March 31, 2011, to the Council.
When moving the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill 2010, the Financial Secretary will outline the 2010-2011 Government Budget.
On Members' motions, Hon Chan Kam-lam will move a resolution under the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending the Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) (Specification of Lower Percentage) Notice, laid on the table of the Legislative Council on January 27, 2010, to the meeting of March 17, 2010.
Hon Li Fung-ying will also move a resolution under the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending the Census and Statistics (Annual Earnings and Hours Survey) Order, laid on the table of the Legislative Council on January 27, 2010, to the meeting of March 17, 2010.
During the meeting, Members will 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 website (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, February 22, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:46
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