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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting this Wednesday (February 26) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. The Administration has advised the Clerk to the LegCo that the Financial Secretary intends to present the Appropriation Bill 2014 and the Estimates of Expenditure for the year ending March 31, 2015 to the Council. When moving the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill 2014, the Financial Secretary will outline the 2014-2015 Government Budget.
On Motion, Mr Andrew Leung will move a motion under Rule 49E(2) of the Rules of Procedure of the LegCo. The motion states: "That this Council takes note of Report No.12/13-14 of the House Committee laid on the table of the Council on February 26, 2014 in relation to the Antiquities and Monuments (Declaration of Historical Buildings) (No. 2) Notice 2013".
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 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, February 24, 2014
Issued at HKT 21:09
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