Financial Secretary to present Budget
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
 
     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting tomorrow (February 26) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex.  The Appropriation Bill 2020 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. When moving the Second Reading of the Bill, the Financial Secretary will outline the 2020-2021 Budget. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
 
     During the meeting, Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, all of which require written replies.
 
     The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (http://www.legco.gov.hk).  Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.
 

Ends/Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Issued at HKT 10:22

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