LegCo to consider Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (May 13) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions, Concessionary Deductions and Allowances) Bill 2026 will resume. If the Bill is supported by Members and receives its Second Reading, it will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of the Bill and its report is adopted by the Council, the Bill will be set down for the Third Reading.
On Government motion, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will move a proposed resolution under the Loans Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 1.
On Members' motions, Mr Andrew Yao will move a motion on "Comprehensively enhancing the competitiveness of Hong Kong as an international shipping centre". The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Ms Julia Lau will move an amendment to Mr Yao's motion.
Mr Hung Kam-in will move a motion on "Promoting the development of Hong Kong's silver economy to align with national strategies". The motion is set out in Appendix 3. Ms Julia Lau will move an amendment to Mr Hung'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 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, May 11, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:32
Issued at HKT 17:32
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