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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday (October 29) at 11 am, Thursday (October 30) and Friday (October 31) 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, states: "That this Council thanks the Chief Executive for his address."
Hon Emily Lau will move an amendment to Hon Miriam Lau's motion.
Meanwhile, Hon Fred Li will move a resolution under the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending the Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment) Regulation 2008, laid on the table of the Legislative Council on October 8, 2008, to the meeting of November 26, 2008.
Hon Miriam Lau, will also move a resolution under the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulation 2008, laid on the table of the Legislative Council on October 8, 2008, to the meeting of November 26, 2008.
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 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. Members of the public can also listen to the meeting via the audio webcast system on the Legislative Council homepage.
Ends/Monday, October 27, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:27
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