The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (February 24) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex.  The Appropriation Bill 2021 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 2021-2022 Budget. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

     The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2021, the Employees' Compensation (Amendment) Bill 2021 and the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2021 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bills will be adjourned.

     On Member's motion, Mr Wong Ting-kwong will move a proposed resolution under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending the Insurance (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 (Commencement) Notice and the Insurance (Special Purpose Business) Rules, laid on the table of LegCo on January 27, 2021, to the meeting of March 17, 2021.

     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 (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/Monday, February 22, 2021
Issued at HKT 20:10

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