LegCo to debate motion on "Comprehensively reforming the complaints handling and disciplinary inquiry mechanism of the Medical Council of Hong Kong"
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (March 25) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion on "Comprehensively reforming the complaints handling and disciplinary inquiry mechanism of the Medical Council of Hong Kong". The motion, moved by Ms Chan Hoi-yan, is set out in Appendix 1. Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon, Mr Nick Chan, Mr Jonathan Leung, Dr Chan Han-pan, Mr Tang Ka-piu and Dr Thomas So will move separate amendments to Ms Chan Hoi-yan's motion.
Dr Elvin Lee will move a motion on "Aligning with the country's promulgation of the Regulation on Promoting Nationwide Reading to further strengthen Hong Kong's strategy and efforts to promote reading for all". The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Kenneth Fok, Mr Albert Chuang, Dr Hoey Simon Lee, Mr Nick Chan, Professor Michael Ngai, Dr Junius Ho, Mr Yiu Pak-leung, Mr Lau Ka-keung and Professor William Wong will move separate amendments to Dr Elvin Lee's motion.
Meanwhile, Mr Chan Chun-ying will move a motion under Rule 49E(2) of the Rules of Procedure to take note of a report of the House Committee on consideration of subsidiary legislation and other instruments. The motion is set out in Appendix 3.
On Government motions, the Chief Secretary for Administration will move two proposed resolutions under the Legal Aid Ordinance relating to the adjustments to the financial eligibility limits for legal aid applicants and two specific amounts under the Director of Legal Aid's First Charge. The proposed resolutions are set out in Appendices 4 and 5 respectively.
Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
The agenda of the above meeting is available on 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, March 23, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:30
Issued at HKT 17:30
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