Basic Housing Units Bill to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat: 

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting tomorrow (July 9) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Basic Housing Units Bill will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

     Meanwhile, the Department of Justice will make a request under section 7 of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance and Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure for special leave of the Council to give evidence of Council proceedings.

     On Members' motions, Mr Duncan Chiu will move a motion on studying the enactment of a cyber security law and building a comprehensive system against cyber fraud. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Chan Hak-kan and Dr Hoey Simon Lee will move separate amendments to Mr Duncan Chiu's motion.

     Mr Lau Kwok-fun will move a motion on dynamically planning and consolidating the site to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Ms Chan Yuet-ming and Prof Chow Man-kong will move separate amendments to Mr Lau Kwok-fun's motion.

     Members will also 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 8, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:15

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