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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) held meetings today (May 14) with members of the North District Council (DC) and the Islands DC respectively in Conference Room 1 and Conference Room 2 of the LegCo Complex to discuss and exchange views on matters of mutual concern.
During the meeting with the North DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on the following issues: request for provision of an additional general out-patient clinic in North District and improvement of the magnetic resonance imaging scanning services of North District Hospital; provision of additional recreational and sports facilities in North District; implementation of "Bicycle Friendly Policy" and improvement of cycling facilities in North District; establishment of a community hall in Sheung Shui District; and issues relating to the funding for district minor works and the manpower of the Works Section of the North District Office. The meeting was convened by Dr Fernando Cheung and attended by Ms Emily Lau, Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Chan Hak-kan, Mr Ip Kwok-him, Mr Alan Leong, Mr Steven Ho, Mr Yiu Si-wing, Mr Chan Chi-chuen, Dr Elizabeth Quat, Mr Tang Ka-piu and Dr Lo Wai-kwok.
As for the meeting with the Islands DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on the following issues: traffic matters on Lantau Island; the proposal of constructing artificial islands in the central waters; redevelopment of the ferry pier at Pak Kok Tsuen on Lamma Island; problem of bid-rigging in building maintenance projects; and construction of a municipal services building in Tung Chung. The meeting was convened by Mr Albert Chan and attended by Mr Ip Kwok-him, Mr Paul Tse, Mr Alan Leong,
Mr Steven Ho, Mr Frankie Yick, Mr Yiu Si-wing, Ms Alice Mak, Mr Christopher Cheung, Mr Tang Ka-piu and Dr Lo Wai-kwok.
Ends/Thursday, May 14, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:15
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