LegCo to Debate Motion of Thanks
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    The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council will hold a meeting this Wednesday (October 26) at 11 am, Thursday (October 27) and Friday (October 28) at 9 am on each day in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, Members will speak on the "Motion of Thanks".

     The motion, to be moved by Hon Miriam Lau Kin-yee, says: "That this Council thanks the Chief Executive for his address."

     Hon Lee Wing-tat and Dr Hon Fernando Cheung Chiu-hung will move amendments to Hon Miriam Lau Kin-yee's motion respectively, while Hon Tam Heung-man will move an amendment to Hon Lee Wing-tat's amendment.

     During the meeting, Members will 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 InfoFax Service (Tel: 2869 9568) or the Legislative Council web site (http://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.

Ends/Monday, October 24, 2005
Issued at HKT 17:41

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