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

     Legislative Council (LegCo) Members met with Yuen Long District Council (DC) and Islands DC members at the LegCo Complex today (February 28). They held in-depth discussions and exchanged views on issues related to community development and people's concern.

     During the meeting with Yuen Long DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including expediting the recreational and sports facility projects in the district; studying the expansion plan of Tin Shui Wai Hospital to address the increasing demand for public healthcare services arising from the anticipated population surge and the development of the Northern Metropolis; as well as seizing development opportunities in the Northern Metropolis to replan the public sewerage system and rural drainage projects in the new development areas to improve environmental hygiene.

     The meeting was convened by Mr Michael Tien. A total of 23 Members attended the meeting including Professor Priscilla Leung, Mr Steven Ho, Mr Ma Fung-kwok, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Dr Junius Ho, Mr Holden Chow, Mr Luk Chung-hung, Mr Lau Kwok-fan, Mr Kenneth Lau, Ms Doreen Kong, Ms Nixie Lam, Mr Lam San-keung, Mr Kenneth Leung, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Mr Chan Pui-leung, Mr Gary Zhang, Mr Benson Luk, Mr Lai Tung-kwok, Professor Lau Chi-pang, Dr Ngan Man-yu, Mr Yim Kong and Professor Chan Wing-kwong.

     As for the meeting with Islands DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the public facilities, public services, and ancillary transport facilities of the Tung Chung New Town Extension; the traffic congestion in the vicinity of Tung Chung Town centre and suggestions for improvements; as well as implementing initiatives from the Policy Address to develop tourist hotspots in the Islands districts to fully utilise its tourism potential.

     The meeting was convened by Mrs Regina Ip. A total of 19 Members attended the meeting including Professor Priscilla Leung, Dr Chan Han-pan, Mr Kwok Wai-keung, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Kenneth Lau, Mr Tony Tse, Ms Doreen Kong, Mr Kenneth Leung, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Ms Judy Chan, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Chan Hok-fung, Mr Benson Luk, Mr Edmund Wong, Mr Kenneth Fok and Dr So Cheung-wing.

Ends/Friday, February 28, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:27

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