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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council will hold a two-day meeting on Wednesday (March 21) at 11am and Thursday (March 22) at 9am in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Appropriation Bill 2012 will resume and Members will speak on the Bill.
In addition, the Residential Properties (First-hand Sales) Bill will be introduced into the Council for First and Second Readings. Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
On Members' motions, Mr Lee Wing-tat will move a proposed resolution under the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance. The motion, states: "That the Panel on Constitutional Affairs be authorized under section 9(2) of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance (Cap 382) to exercise the powers conferred by section 9(1) of the Ordinance for the purpose of inquiring into the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Donald Tsang's travels to Macao, Japan and Phuket of Thailand with friends between October 2009 and February 2012 involving private passages as well as the accommodation arrangements in such places, and related issues; his renting a penthouse at East Pacific Garden in Futian District in Shenzhen, and related issues; and whether there was any connection between his acceptance of such travel arrangements as well as renting the penthouse at East Pacific Garden and the policies which he had taken part in their formulation and decisions which he had made pursuant to such policies in the capacity as Chief Executive that had given rise to any potential or actual conflict of interest, as well as related issues."
Ms Cyd Ho will move an amendment to Mr Lee Wing-tat's motion.
During the meeting, Members will also ask the Government 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 website (www.legco.gov.hk). Please note that the agenda is subject to change, and the latest information about the agenda could be found in the website.
Members of the public are welcome to observe the proceedings of the meeting from the public galleries of the Chamber of the Legislative Council Complex. They may reserve seats by calling 3919 3399 during office hours. Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Members of the public can also watch or listen the meeting via the web broadcast system on the Legislative Council website.
Ends/Monday, March 19, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:50
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