Financial Secretary to present 2006-2007 Government Budget
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council will hold a meeting this Wednesday (February 22) at 11am in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, the Financial Secretary will present the Appropriation Bill 2006 and the Estimates of Expenditure for the year ending March 31, 2007, to the Council.

     Meanwhile, 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 InfoFax Service (Tel: 2869 9568), and the LegCo web site (www.legco.gov.hk).

     People 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, February 20, 2006
Issued at HKT 16:22

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