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LegCo to debate motion for adjournment of the Council on the issue relating to the handling of the Philippine hostage incident by the SAR Government
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (October 23) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion for the adjournment of the Council under Rule 16(4) of the Rules of Procedure. The motion, to be moved by Dr Kenneth Chan, states: "That this Council do now adjourn for the purpose of debating the following issue: handling of the Philippine hostage incident by the SAR Government."

     Mr Tommy Cheung will move a motion on reviewing the functions of the Securities and Futures Commission. The motion states: "That this Council urges the Government to expeditiously review the functions and operating mechanism of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), including studying amending the legislation to assign SFC's duty of criminal prosecution to be under the sole responsibility of the Department of Justice, thereby achieving separation of powers and checks and balances, so as to ensure SFC's impartiality and independence, and make its work better accord with the public interest."

     Mr Albert Ho, Mr Christopher Cheung, Mr Kenneth Leung and Mr Dennis Kwok will move separate amendments to Mr Tommy Cheung's motion.

     Mr Yiu Si-wing will also move a motion on expeditiously formulating long-term planning for the tourism industry. The motion states: "That, given the year-on-year increase in the number of inbound tourists, Hong Kong's ancillary facilities in respect of scenic spots, hotels, transport, shopping and control points, etc., have obviously become insufficient, thus hindering economic development and affecting people's daily lives; in this connection, this Council urges the Government to formulate long-term planning for the tourism industry to alleviate the pressure on traditionally popular tourism districts, raise the visitor carrying capacity, and promote the sustainable development of the tourism industry."

     Mr Tony Tse, Mr Tang Ka-piu, Mr Gary Fan, Mr Sin Chung-kai, Mr Wong Ting-kwong, Mr Ronny Tong, Mr Michael Tien, Mr Vincent Fang, Mr Chan Chi-chuen and Mr Paul Tse will move separate amendments to Mr Yiu Si-wing's motion.

     On Bill, the Air Pollution Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013 will be introduced into the Council for First and Second Readings. Second Reading debate on the bill will be adjourned.

     Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary for Administration will present the Government Minute in response to the Report of the Public Accounts Committee No. 60 and address the Council.

     Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

     The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo 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 LegCo website.

     Members of the public are welcome to observe the proceedings of the meeting from the public galleries of the Chamber of the LegCo 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 LegCo website.

Ends/Monday, October 21, 2013
Issued at HKT 19:35

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