LegCo to debate motion on expediting achievement of "healthy city" target
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting tomorrow (July 13) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion on expediting the achievement of the "healthy city" target. The motion, moved by Mr Tony Tse, is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Kwok Wai-keung, Dr Johnny Ng and Dr Stephen Wong will move separate amendments to Mr Tse’s motion.
Ms Starry Lee will move a motion under Rule 91 of the Rules of Procedure. The motion is set out in Appendix 2.
On Government bills, the Second Reading debate on the Professional Accountants (Amendment) Bill 2022 and the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Certain Shipping-related Activities) Bill 2022 will resume. If the Bills are supported by Members and receive their Second Reading, they will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of the Bills and their reports are adopted by the Council, the Bills will be set down for the Third Reading.
During the meeting, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Mr Chan Chun-ying, will present the "Report of the Public Accounts Committee on Report No. 77 of the Director of Audit on the Results of Value for Money Audits" and address the Council.
Meanwhile, Members will ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral 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/Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 12:30
Issued at HKT 12:30
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