ARS-Year 2019 - 2020

Reporting period:
16 October 2019 to 13 October 2020President's Foreword P . 2-9
Members of the Sixth Legislative Council P . 10-11
The Y ear at a Glance P . 12-13
Chapter 1
The Legislative Council P . 14-17
Chapter 2
Legislative Council Meetings P . 18-31
Chapter 3
Committees P . 32-97
Chapter 4
Redress System P . 98-109
Chapter 5
Corporate Liaison P . 110-113
Chapter 6
Public Engagement P . 114-115
Chapter 7
Administrative Support for the Council P . 116-117
Appendix 1
Composition of the Legislative Council P . 118-119
Appendix 2
Motions P . 120-127
Appendix 3
Membership of Legislative Council Committees (by Members) P . 128-135
Appendix 4
Organization Chart of the Legislative Council Secretariat P . 136-137Contents
The 2019-2020 legislative session was a very eventful one in the history of
the Legislative Council ("LegCo"). The session commenced with protracted
proceedings in the election of chairmen of various committees and ended with
the extension of the Sixth LegCo.
With the avowed intent to forestall the legislative proceedings of the National
Anthem Bill ("NAB") in the Council, some Members resorted to filibustering in the
election of the Chairman of the House Committee ("HC").
HC is one of the most important committees of LegCo as it deals with matters
relating to business of the Council and provides a forum for Members to decide
how a legislative proposal is to be dealt with. The process for the election of
HC Chairman for the 2019-2020 session ("HC Chairman election") began at the
special HC meeting on 15 October 2019 but failed to complete by the end of
April 2020 after 16 meetings, causing serious disruption to the work and normal
functioning of HC.
Owing to the delay in completing the HC Chairman election, HC could not
deal with dozens of bills which included those referred by the Council for
consideration whether Bills Committees should be formed to study them, and
those whose scrutiny had been completed by the relevant Bills Committees and President's Foreword
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020ready for resumption of Second Reading debates save for their reporting to HC.
Tens of subsidiary legislation tabled in Council, along with a number of censure
motions, could not be considered and taken forward by HC. The prolonged
delay in the HC Chairman election seriously impeded the proper exercise of the
constitutional powers and functions of LegCo as stipulated in Article 73 of the
Basic Law ("BL").
To facilitate HC to resolve the unprecedented predicament and resume its normal
functioning, I sought external legal advice on the powers of the HC Chairman for
the 2018-2019 session ("the incumbent HC Chairman") and provided the legal
advice to the incumbent HC Chairman and other HC members for consideration.
The legal advice affirmed that in the ordinary course of events where the election
of the new Chairman is concluded within a short time before or shortly after the
commencement of a new session, the election of the new Chairman should be
put as the first item of the agenda ahead of any business to be transacted at a new
session. Given the inordinate delay in the HC Chairman election for the 2019-2020
session, the incumbent HC Chairman has both the responsibility and authority to
transact or deal with HC's urgent or essential business pending the election of a
new Chairman to enable LegCo as a whole to discharge its constitutional powers
and functions under BL 73. Subsequently, the incumbent HC Chairman convened
a special meeting on 8 May 2020 to consider the way forward to deal with HC's
heavy backlog of business including NAB.
I had been hoping that HC could solve the impasse caused by the inordinate delay
in the election of Chairman by itself but to no avail. I considered it incumbent
upon me as President to protect the Legislature as an institution and ensure the
orderly, efficient and fair disposition of LegCo business.
After seeking external legal advice and considering in-house legal opinion,
I decided to exercise the powers under Rule 92 of the Rules of Procedure
("RoP") to specify Hon CHAN Kin-por as the presiding member at the HC
Chairman election at a HC special meeting held on 18 May 2020 and to proceed
straight to balloting of the election. Only then was the Chairman of HC for the
2019-2020 session successfully elected.
The Second Reading debate on NAB was resumed at the Council meeting of
27 May 2020. NAB was eventually passed without amendment on 4 June 2020,
but it was regrettable that some Members who opposed NAB had resorted to
physical confrontation to delay the proceedings and interrupted the Council
meetings by hurling foul-smelling objects and liquid in the meeting venues,
necessitating suspension of the meetings and change of the meeting venue.
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President's Foreword
I must stress that my decision to invoke RoP 92 was made to address the
exceptional difficulties faced by LegCo and to deal with a problem that RoP do
not contemplate and for which RoP do not currently provide. Going forward,
I have invited the Committee on Rules of Procedure to study issues relating to
the election of committee chairmen to avoid a recurrence.
To mitigate the adverse impact of the delay in the HC Chairman election, the
Council passed the motion moved by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare at
the meeting of 15 January 2020 to refer the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2019
("the Employment Bill") to the Panel on Manpower for scrutiny, instead of to HC as
the established practice under RoP . By the time the Panel completed its scrutiny
of the Employment Bill in May 2020, the HC Chairman for the 2019-2020 session
had been elected and following the established mechanism to consult the
HC Chairman under RoP 54(5), the Second Reading debate on the Employment
Bill was resumed at the Council meeting of 24 June 2020 and the Bill was passed
at the Council meeting of 8 July 2020.
Like those of many overseas legislatures, the transaction of business in LegCo
was seriously affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Four regular Council meetings, accounting for 56 meeting hours, were not held
between February and April 2020 to minimize the risk of infection. Dozens of
committee meetings were cancelled or rescheduled during the period.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020In this session, LegCo passed 22 government bills, nine of which were without
amendment.
Among the government bills passed, the Appropriation Bill 2020 ("the
Appropriation Bill"), to which 16 Members proposed a total of 124 amendments,
consumed the longest time of scrutiny at Council meetings. I ruled 52 of those
amendments admissible and the Council completed all the proceedings on the
Appropriation Bill in about 47.5 hours. All the amendments proposed by Members
were negatived and the Bill was eventually passed at the Council meeting of
13 May 2020.
Other important bills passed by LegCo during the session included the Judicial
Officers (Extension of Retirement Age) (Amendment) Bill 2019, which sought to
provide for the extension of retirement age of judges and judicial officers, and the
Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation (Amendment) Bill 2018, which sought to
strengthen the regulation and control of hotels and guesthouses.
The Council also dealt with 217 items of subsidiary legislation through negative or
positive vetting procedure, three proposed resolutions on judicial appointments,
1 125 questions raised by Members seeking oral or written replies from the
Government, as well as 16 Members' motions including the invocation of the
Council's powers to summon persons to produce papers and testify, appoint a
select committee to conduct an inquiry, relieve a Member of his/her duties as
a LegCo Member and censure a Member for misbehaviour/breach of oath. The
details are set out in the relevant section in this Annual Report.
Owing to the unprecedented large number of summoning motions proposed by
individual Members under BL or the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges)
Ordinance (Cap. 382) ("P & P Ordinance"), which were placed on the Agenda of the
Council before Members' motions not intended to have legislative effect ("motion
debates") in accordance with the relevant House Rules, the Council did not have
any opportunity to deal with motion debates in this session. I consider this
unsatisfactory and have invited the Committee on Rules of Procedure to study
how the issue could be addressed.
Meanwhile, the Select Committee without the authorized power under
section 9(1) of P & P Ordinance to inquire into matters about the agreement
between CY LEUNG and UGL Limited submitted its report to the Council on
15 July 2020.
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President's ForewordTwo investigation committees established pursuant to motions moved under
RoP 49B(1A) to censure Hon HUI Chi-fung and Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding for
misbehaviour and/or breach of oath under BL 104 also completed their work
and submitted their reports to the Council on 8 July 2020. However, the censure
motions were not dealt with in the Council subsequently because the Member
concerned of the former motion and the mover of the latter motion ceased to
hold office as LegCo Members.
In this session, the Finance Committee held 58 meetings spanning about 268
hours in total. The Committee deliberated and approved 86 financial proposals
involving a total commitment of $462.6 billion, a record high amount, with
43 public works proposals accounting for $177 billion and 30 non-public works
proposals accounting for $285.6 billion.
The main items approved included three rounds of funding injection, totaling
$155.9 billion, into the Anti-epidemic Fund to enhance the Government's
capability in combating the novel coronavirus epidemic and to provide assistance
or relief to enterprises and members of the public hard hit by the epidemic or
affected by the Government's anti-epidemic measures. Another main item was the
provision of $21.7 billion for implementing the package of measures announced
by the Financial Secretary in August and September 2019 to relieve people's
financial burden and support enterprises in Hong Kong.
BL clearly stipulates the respective powers and responsibilities of the Executive
Authorities and the Legislature. A harmonious and interactive relationship
with checks and balances between the Government and LegCo is of utmost
importance to the effective governance of Hong Kong.
Unfortunately, the relationship between the Executive Authorities and the
Legislature reached the lowest ebb following the controversies and violent
demonstrations arising from the aborted legislative process of the Fugitive
Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation
(Amendment) Bill 2019 in the previous session.
It is regrettable that for the first time in LegCo's history, because of the grossly
disorderly conduct and repeated disruptions of some Members, the Chief
Executive ("CE") could not deliver the Policy Address ("PA") in full in the Council
on 16 October 2019. Moreover, the CE's Question and Answer Session on PA the
following day was suspended twice due to Members' disorderly conduct, and the
proceedings in the remaining hour were also interrupted repeatedly. The Motion
of Thanks, a long established platform for Members to debate PA, was also not
moved in this session due to the prolonged delay in the HC Chairman election.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Hong Kong society has gradually restored calmness and stability following the
passage of The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National
Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("National Security
Law") by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress ("NPCSC")
on 30 June 2020. The National Security Law stipulates the offences endangering
national security and improves the enforcement mechanisms for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region ("HKSAR") to safeguard national security. The
National Security Law can also protect the rights and freedoms long enjoyed by
the vast majority of law-abiding citizens. After its enactment, Members discussed
the implementation rules of the National Security Law at a joint Panel meeting
of the Panel on Security, the Panel on Constitutional Affairs, and the Panel on
Administration of Justice and Legal Services on 7 July 2020.
Having regard to the severe COVID-19 outbreak which posed tremendous
economic, social and livelihood challenges to our society, the Government
announced the postponement of the general election for the seventh term of
LegCo ("LegCo General Election") for one year to 5 September 2021.
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President's Foreword
As the term of office of LegCo, in accordance with BL 69, is four years except the
first term and the Sixth LegCo was to end on 30 September 2020, the Government
submitted an urgent report to the Central People's Government seeking its support
and guidance to deal with the lacuna of LegCo arising from the postponement of
the LegCo General Election. Subsequently, NPCSC decided that the Sixth LegCo
is to continue to discharge duties for not less than one year until the seventh term
of office of LegCo begins.
While I fully understand that the NPCSC's decision was made amidst
unprecedented epidemic situation and the severe economic hardship in Hong
Kong with a view to enabling the continued smooth operation of the
Legislature, three Members decided not to serve as LegCo Members after
30 September 2020.
During the session, three Members were ruled by the Court as not duly elected
at the relevant LegCo by-elections and hence ceased to be LegCo Members.
A Member also resigned to accept government appointment to become a
public officer.
On 11 November 2020, the Government announced that four Members were
disqualified as from 30 July 2020 pursuant to the Decision of NPCSC on Issues
Relating to the Qualification of the Members of LegCo of HKSAR. Subsequently,
15 Members of the pan-democratic camp announced their resignation en masse
from LegCo. Two of their resignations took effect from 12 and 13 November 2020
respectively, while the others were effective from 1 December 2020.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Since the Government has announced that by-elections would not be held to fill
the vacancies in the current term, LegCo would not be able to operate with full
membership. This notwithstanding, I am confident that LegCo would continue
to effectively discharge its constitutional powers and functions and the Members
who continue to serve will dutifully and faithfully work in the best interest of
Hong Kong people.
Last but not least, I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart my colleagues
in LegCo as well as the Secretariat staff for their unwavering support to the Council
and to me as President under very trying circumstances.
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, GBM, GBS, JP
President
Legislative Council
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1 As the Members decided not to continue to serve as Members of the Legislative Council ("LegCo") after 30 September
2020, they have ceased to hold office as Members of LegCo since 1 October 2020.
2 According to the announcement made by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on 11 November
2020 pursuant to the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Issues Relating to the
Qualification of the Members of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Members
were disqualified from being Members of LegCo on 30 July 2020.
3 Pursuant to section 15(1)(a) of the Legislative Council Ordinance (Cap. 542), HO Kai-ming ceased to hold office as a Member
of LegCo upon his resignation on 1 June 2020.4 Pursuant to the judgments of the Court of First Instance of the High Court on two election petitions on 2 and 13 September
2019 and the determination made by the Appeal Committee of the Court of Final Appeal on 17 December 2019, the
Members were not duly elected and ceased to be Members of LegCo on 17 December 2019.
5 Pursuant to the judgment of the Court of First Instance of the High Court on an election petition on 21 May 2020 and the
determination made by the Appeal Committee of the Court of Final Appeal on 18 September 2020, CHAN Hoi-yan was not
duly elected and ceased to be a Member of LegCo on 18 September 2020.
@ There were further changes in membership during the preparation of this Annual Report. Pursuant to section 15(1)(a) of
Cap. 542, the Members ceased to hold office as Members of LegCo in November/December 2020 upon their resignation.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Members of the Sixth Legislative CouncilRemark:
During the session, some work and activities of the Council were affected under the suspension of public services and
for observing social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020President's Foreword Chapter 1 The Legislative Council
Powers and functions
Pursuant to Article 73 of the Basic Law, the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region shall exercise the following powers and functions:
•To enact, amend or repeal laws in accordance with the provisions of the Basic
Law and legal procedures;
•To examine and approve budgets introduced by the government;
•To approve taxation and public expenditure;
•To receive and debate the policy addresses of the Chief Executive;
•To raise questions on the work of the government;
•To debate any issue concerning public interests;
•To endorse the appointment and removal of the judges of the Court of Final
Appeal and the Chief Judge of the High Court;
•To receive and handle complaints from Hong Kong residents;
•If a motion initiated jointly by one-fourth of all the members of the Legislative
Council charges the Chief Executive with serious breach of law or dereliction
of duty and if he or she refuses to resign, the Council may, after passing a
motion for investigation, give a mandate to the Chief Justice of the Court of
Final Appeal to form and chair an independent investigation committee. The
committee shall be responsible for carrying out the investigation and reporting
its findings to the Council. If the committee considers the evidence sufficient
to substantiate such charges, the Council may pass a motion of impeachment
by a two-thirds majority of all its members and report it to the Central People's
Government for decision; and
•To summon, as required when exercising the above-mentioned powers and
functions, persons concerned to testify or give evidence.The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region ("HKSAR") stipulates
that the HKSAR shall be vested with legislative
power and the Legislative Council shall be the
legislature of the Region.
Under Article 66 of the Basic Law, the
Legislative Council of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region shall be
the legislature of the Region.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020President's Foreword Chapter 1 The Legislative CouncilDate Details
12 October 2016 Pursuant to the judgments of the Court of First Instance of the
High Court ("CFI") on 15 November 2016 and 14 July 2017, six
elected Members were disqualified from assuming the office of
Members of LegCo since 12 October 2016. CFI‘s judgments were
affirmed on appeal.
11 March 2018 Four vacancies were filled following the LegCo by-election
held on 11 March 2018.
25 November 2018 One vacancy was filled following the LegCo by-election held
on 25 November 2018.
17 December 2019 Pursuant to the judgments of CFI on two election petitions
on 2 and 13 September 2019 and the determination made
by the Appeal Committee of the Court of Final Appeal on 17
December 2019, two elected Members were not duly elected
and ceased to be Members of LegCo on 17 December 2019.
1 June 2020 Pursuant to section 15(1)(a) of the Legislative Council
Ordinance (Cap. 542), one Member ceased to hold office as a
Member of LegCo upon his resignation on 1 June 2020.
30 July 2020 According to the announcement made by the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region Government on 11 November
2020 pursuant to the Decision of the Standing Committee
of the National People's Congress on Issues Relating to the
Qualification of the Members of the Legislative Council of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, four Members were
disqualified from being Members of LegCo on 30 July 2020.
18 September 2020 Pursuant to the judgment of CFI on an election petition on
21 May 2020 and the determination made by the Appeal
Committee of the Court of Final Appeal on 18 September
2020, one elected Member was not duly elected and ceased
to be a Member of LegCo on 18 September 2020.
1 October 2020 Three Members decided not to continue to serve as Members
of LegCo after 30 September 2020 and ceased to hold office
as Members of LegCo on 1 October 2020.Composition
According to the Basic Law, the Legislative Council ("LegCo") of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region shall be constituted by election. The Sixth LegCo
comprises 70 Members ,1 of whom 35 were returned by geographical constituencies
through direct elections and 35 were returned by functional constituencies. The
election for the Sixth LegCo was held on 4 September 2016, and the term of office
commenced on 1 October 2016 and was to end on 30 September 2020.
1 Changes in membership:
• As at the commencement of the extended Sixth LegCo in October 2020, there were 12
vacancies in the membership of the Council. The details are as follows:
• During the preparation of this Annual Report in November/December 2020, 15 vacancies
arose upon Members' resignation (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ").
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020On 31 July 2020, the Government announced that the Chief Executive in Council
had decided to postpone the general election for the Seventh LegCo, originally
scheduled for 6 September 2020, for one year to 5 September 2021 having regard
to the severe COVID-19 epidemic situation.
On 11 August 2020, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
decided, pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Constitution of the People's
Republic of China and the Basic Law, that after 30 September 2020, the Sixth LegCo
is to continue to discharge duties for not less than one year until the Seventh LegCo
begins.
The President of LegCo is elected by and from among the Council's Members.
Details of the composition of the Sixth LegCo are provided in Appendix 1 .
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Chapter 2 Legislative Council Meetings
Meetings of the Legislative Council ("LegCo") are open to the public and may be
conducted in Cantonese, English or Putonghua, with simultaneous interpretation
and sign language interpretation. The proceedings of Council meetings are
broadcast live on the Council's website, reported by the mass media, and recorded
verbatim in the Official Record of Proceedings of LegCo. The business transacted at
regular Council meetings mainly includes tabling of subsidiary legislation, papers
and reports; asking of questions for replies from the Government; consideration of
bills; and debates on motions.
Tabling of subsidiary legislation, papers and reports
Subsidiary legislation refers to any proclamation, rule, regulation, order, resolution,
notice, rule of court, bylaw or other instrument made by designated authorities
under or by virtue of relevant ordinances and having legislative effect. Such
legislation is subject to the Council's scrutiny through a positive or negative
vetting procedure. Members or public officers may move motions in the Council
to amend subsidiary legislation.
Papers tabled in Council include annual reports of government departments and
public bodies, as well as reports of the Council's committees. Members and public
officers may address the Council on these reports.Council meetings held 30
(two of which were the Chief
Executive's Question and Answer
Sessions)
Meeting hours 406
Subsidiary legislation subject to
negative vetting tabled221
Papers and reports tabled 201
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Chapter 2 Legislative Council Meetings
While in session, the Legislative Council normally
meets on Wednesdays in the Chamber to conduct
its business.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Chapter 2 Legislative Council MeetingsQuestions
Any Member may address questions to the Government on its work, either
seeking information on a particular matter or asking for official action with regard
to that matter. The Member must specify whether an oral or a written reply is
required. For questions seeking oral replies, supplementary questions may be put
by any Member to request further elaboration after the public officer has replied.
Members may, with the President's permission, ask urgent questions on the ground
that they are of an urgent character and relate to matters of public importance.
Oral questions 117
Supplementary questions 599
Written questions 403
Urgent questions 6
Members address questions to the
Government at Council meetings.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Bills
The Government is primarily responsible for proposing new legislation or
amendments to existing legislation in the form of bills for consideration by the
Council. Subject to certain conditions, Members may introduce bills into the
Council. A bill has to be given three readings for its passage by the Council. A
copy of every bill passed by the Council, certified as a true copy by the Clerk to the
Legislative Council, shall be submitted to the Chief Executive for signature.
Bills introduced
- By the Government
- By Member181
0
Bills passed
- Government bills with amendments
- Government bills without amendment
- Member's bill with amendment
- Member's bill without amendment13
9
0
1
Bill negatived
- Government bill
- Member's bill0
1
Bill withdrawn
- Government bill
- Member's bill12
0
1 Including the Sex Discrimination (Amendment) Bill 2020 which was presented to the Council but
the public officer in charge of the Bill did not specify the Council meeting for its First and Second
Readings.
2 The Secretary for Security announced the withdrawal of the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual
Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2019 at the Council meeting
of 23 October 2019.
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Chapter 2 Legislative Council Meetings
The Legislative Council enacts, amends
or repeals laws in accordance with the
provisions of the Basic Law and legal
procedures.
1 Motions with legislative or binding effect may be called "proposed resolutions" .Motions
Motions are a mechanism through which most Council business is transacted.
Consideration of a bill takes place by way of a series of motions moved, debated and
voted upon by Members. Amendments to bills and approval for or amendments
to subsidiary legislation subject to positive vetting are effected through motions.
Subsidiary legislation subject to negative vetting may also be amended by way of
motions.1
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020In addition, the Government may move motions under Article 73(7) of the Basic
Law ("BL") to seek the Council's endorsement of the appointment of the judges
of the Court of Final Appeal and the Chief Judge of the High Court.
Details
Proposed resolutions on subsidiary legislation subject to positive vetting
- Moved
- Passed5
5(see LegCo Website )
Proposed resolutions to amend/repeal subsidiary legislation subject to
negative vetting
- Moved
- Passed
- Not dealt with10
0
14(see LegCo Website )
Proposed resolutions under BL 73(7) and section 7A of the Hong Kong Court
of Final Appeal Ordinance (Cap. 484) on appointment of judges
- Moved
- Passed3
3(see Appendix 2 )
Members may move motions including those seeking the Council's approval
for (a) invoking the Council's powers under BL 73(5) and (10) or the Legislative
Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance (Cap. 382) to summon persons to
produce papers and testify or to appoint a select committee to conduct an
inquiry; (b) exercising the Council’s power under BL 73(9) to form an independent
investigation committee to investigate the charges against the Chief Executive
for serious breach of law and/or dereliction of duty; (c) exercising the Council’s
power to relieve a Member of his duties as a Member under BL 79(6) or to censure
a Member for misbehaviour/breach of oath under BL 79(7); or (d) procedural
matters (see Appendix 2 on these motions).
1 A Member may move a proposed resolution to amend or repeal an item of subsidiary legislation
subject to the negative vetting procedure at a Council meeting held within the scrutiny period,
but the proposed resolution will not be dealt with after expiry of the scrutiny period.
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Chapter 2 Legislative Council MeetingsDetails
Motions under BL 73(5) and (10) to summon persons to produce papers and
testify
- Moved
- Passed2
0(see Appendix 2 )
Motion under BL 73(9) to form an independent investigation committee to
investigate the charges against the Chief Executive for serious breach of law
and/or dereliction of duty
- Moved
- Passed1
0(see Appendix 2 )
Motions under Cap. 382 to appoint a select committee to conduct an
inquiry1
- Moved
- Passed2
0(see Appendix 2 )
Motions under RoP 49B(1) to relieve a Member of his duties as a Member of
the Legislative Council under BL 79(6)
- Moved
- Passed2
0(see Appendix 2 )
Motions under RoP 49B(1A) to censure a Member for misbehaviour/breach
of oath under BL 79(7)
- Moved
- Debate adjourned and matter stated in the
motion be referred to an investigation
committee under RoP 49B(2A)4
42(see Appendix 2 )
1 Excluding the two motions proposed by AU Nok-hin and Gary FAN Kwok-wai which shall
not be moved as Mr AU and Mr FAN ceased to be Members of the Legislative Council on
17 December 2019.
2 The investigation committees in respect of the four censure motions had not commenced work
by the end of this session.In addition, Members may debate motions not intended to have legislative
effect . These debates provide opportunities for Members to express views on
issues concerning public interest and call on the Government to take actions.
Such motions include motions moved under Rule 16(2) or 16(4) of the Rules of
Procedure ("RoP") for the adjournment of the Council for debate on issues of
urgent public importance or concerning public interest.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-20201 Other than the motions under RoP 16(2), no motions not intended to have legislative effect were
moved in this session.Details
Motions under RoP 40 that a debate or proceedings of committee of the
whole Council be adjourned
- Moved
- Passed2
0(see Appendix 2 )
Motion under RoP 54(4) that the Second Reading debate on a bill be
adjourned and the bill be referred to a Panel
- Moved
- Passed1
1(see Appendix 2 )
Motions for the adjournment of the Council under RoP 16(2)1
- Moved
- Passed2
0(see LegCo Website )
Members express their views during
motion debates.
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Chapter 2 Legislative Council MeetingsRequests for leave of the Council to give evidence of Council
proceedings
Requests for leave of the Council to give evidence of Council proceedings under
section 7 of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance (Cap. 382)
and Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure ("RoP") shall be submitted to the Clerk to the
Legislative Council and placed on the Agenda for a Council meeting as appointed
by the President. Unless on a motion moved by a Member the Council determines
that such leave be refused, the Council shall be deemed to have ordered that such
leave be granted. Where the request for leave of the Council is sought during any
recess or adjournment or dissolution of the Council, such leave may be given by
the President under section 7(2) of Cap. 382 and RoP 90(4).
Requests for leave 2
Leave requested by the Department of Justice was given by the President on
20 February 2020 under section 7(2) of Cap. 382 and RoP 90(4) for six officers of
the Council to give evidence in the criminal proceedings in the following cases:
(a) HKSAR v NG Ka-yi (Case No. ESS 33914/2019);
(b) HKSAR v CHENG Ka-long (Case No. ESS 33915/2019); and
(c) HKSAR v HO Sau-yee (Case No. ESS 33916/2019 and ESCC 2312/2019).
Leave was given by the President on 22 September 2020 under section
7(2) of Cap. 382 and RoP 90(4) for clerks to committees to give evidence in
respect of an Application for Leave to Apply for Judicial Review (HCAL 814
of 2020).
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020The Financial Secretary Mr Paul CHAN Mo-po delivers his 2020
Budget Speech at the Council meeting of 26 February 2020.Bill introduced 26 February 2020
Resumption of Second Reading debate
on the Bill, consideration by committee
of the whole Council and Third Reading22 April to 14 May 2020
(four meetings)
No. of amendments to the Bill 52 (all negatived)
Bill passed 14 May 2020Budget debate
Before the end of a financial year on 31 March, the Financial Secretary presents
to the Council his Budget for the next financial year commencing on 1 April
in the form of an Appropriation Bill and the Estimates of Expenditure. After
the Finance Committee has examined the proposed Estimates of Expenditure
at its special meetings, the Appropriation Bill is brought back to the Council for
consideration and decision. The Finance Committee held eight special meetings
between 6 to 9 April 2020 to examine the 2020-2021 Estimates of Expenditure.
Of the 124 amendments proposed by 16 Members to the Appropriation Bill 2020
("Bill"), 52 were ruled admissible. The Budget debate lasted for four meetings.
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Chapter 2 Legislative Council Meetings
Members of different political groupings share
their views on the Budget Speech at media
briefings.
Members speak on the Appropriation
Bill, which contains the estimated
financial requirements for expenditure
on all the services of the Government
for a financial year.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020The Chief Executive's Question Time
A Council meeting may be held for the purpose of the 30-minute Chief Executive's
Question Time at which the Chief Executive answers Members' questions on the
work of the Government. During the session, no such meeting was held.The Chief Executive's Question and Answer Sessions
Two Council meetings were held in October 2019 and January 2020, at which
the Chief Executive addressed the Council and answered Members' questions
on the work of the Government.
A Chief Executive's Question and
Answer Session.
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Chapter 3 Committees
Members perform the functions of scrutinizing bills and subsidiary legislation,
examining and approving public expenditure and monitoring the work of the
Government through a committee system.
There are three standing committees of the Legislative Council, namely the Finance
Committee, the Public Accounts Committee and the Committee on Members'
Interests. Standing committees, by virtue of section 9(1) of the Legislative
Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance (Cap. 382), may order any person to
give evidence, while all other committees may also have this power, where so
authorized by the Council, under section 9(2) of Cap. 382.
There are other committees of a standing nature with specific functions stipulated
in the Rules of Procedure ("RoP"), namely the Committee on Rules of Procedure,
the Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents and Records, the House
Committee and Panels.
The Committee on Rules of Procedure reviews RoP of the Council and the
committee system and proposes to the Council such amendments or changes as
are considered necessary.
The Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents and Records determines
whether a document or record of the Legislature (or its committee) should be
made available for access earlier than the expiry of the closure period specified in
the Policy on Access to the Legislature's Documents and Records.
The House Committee considers any matters relating to the business of the
Council and monitors progress made in studying bills and subsidiary legislation.
Bills and subsidiary legislation that require more in-depth study are scrutinized
respectively by Bills Committees and subcommittees, and these committees
would report their deliberations to the House Committee.
In addition, a petition presented to the Council will be referred to the House
Committee under RoP 20(6) if the request for the petition to be referred is
supported by no less than one half of all Members of the Council. The House
Committee shall decide the manner of consideration of the petition and may
present a report to the Council after the consideration of the petition.
The committees that monitor and examine policy issues are called Panels. There
are currently 18 Panels, the formation and terms of reference of which were
approved by the Council on the recommendation of the House Committee.
Apart from the above, an investigation committee may be established under
RoP 49B(2A) (Disqualification of Member from Office) upon the moving of a censure
motion under RoP 49B(1A). After completing its work, the investigation committee
is required to report to the Council and is dissolved after tabling of its report.
Select committees may be appointed by the Council for in-depth consideration of
matters or bills.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Chapter 3 CommitteesStanding committee of the Council
An investigation committee may be established under RoP 49B(2A) following the moving of
a motion to censure a Member.
Select committees may be appointed by the Council to consider matters or bills.Finance
Committee
Public Works
SubcommitteeSubcommittees SubcommitteesEstablishment
SubcommitteeSubcommitteesHouse
CommitteePanelsPublic
Accounts
CommitteeBills
CommitteesSelect
committeesCommittee
on
Members'
InterestsCommittee
on Rules of
ProcedureCommittee
on Access
to the
Legislature's
Documents
and RecordsInvestigation
committeeLegislative CouncilThe committee system of the Legislative Council
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Chairman Hon CHAN Kin-por
Deputy Chairman Hon CHAN Chun-ying
No. of members 57 (all the Members other than the President)
No. of meetings held • 45 meetings for scrutinizing financial
proposals
• 13 meetings for other business, including:
• (a) FS's briefing on the Budget;
• (b) special meetings for examining the
• Estimates of Expenditure; and
• (c) meetings to deal with procedural matters.
Subcommittees under the
CommitteePublic Works Subcommittee and
Establishment SubcommitteeFinance Committee
The Finance Committee is one of the three standing committees of the Council. It
scrutinizes and approves public expenditure proposals submitted by the Financial
Secretary ("FS"). Each year, upon FS's presentation of the Appropriation Bill to
the Council, the President refers the Estimates of Expenditure to the Committee
for examination and the Committee holds a series of special meetings for this
purpose. After the Appropriation Bill has been passed, the Committee carries out
the function of approving proposals to change the approved Estimates. Besides,
the Committee approves proposals from FS to expend money from certain Funds1
established under section 29 of the Public Finance Ordinance (Cap. 2) pursuant to
the Resolutions on the Funds.
Hon CHAN Kin-por, Chairman of the Finance Committee. Hon CHAN Chun-ying, Deputy Chairman of the Finance
Committee.
1 These Funds include: Capital Works Reserve Fund, Capital Investment Fund, Loan Fund, Disaster
Relief Fund, and Innovation and Technology Fund.
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Chapter 3 Committees
Major work
•The Committee deliberated and approved 86 financial proposals involving a
total commitment of about $462.6 billion;1
•The major financial proposals approved by the Committee included:
-public works projects such as expansion/redevelopment of six hospitals
costing about $27.1 billion and projects costing about $17.7 billion to
dovetail the phased implementation of the West Kowloon Cultural District
in relation to its infrastructures and integrated basement;
-non-works proposals such as the proposals to set up and inject funds into
the Anti-Epidemic Fund for three rounds of measures, involving a total
amount of $155.9 billion; and the package of measures announced by FS in
August and September 2019 costing about $21.7 billion to relieve people's
financial burden and support enterprises in Hong Kong; and
-establishment proposals to create 18 permanent directorate posts and to
create/extend seven supernumerary directorate posts;
•The Committee held a series of special meetings comprising 21 sessions
between 6 to 9 April 2020 to examine the 2020-2021 Estimates of Expenditure; and
•Prior to the special meetings, members raised a total of 6 722 written questions
seeking written replies from the Government on the Estimates of Expenditure.
A total of 140 supplementary questions and requests for additional information
were referred to the Government for reply after the special meetings. The Council
passed the Appropriation Bill 2020 on 14 May 2020.
[Report on the examination of the Estimates of Expenditure 2020-2021 ]Hon CHAN Kin-por (right) and
Hon CHAN Chun-ying (left),
Chairman and Deputy Chairman
of the Finance Committee, at the
end-of-session press conference.
1 During the session, the Committee also deliberated and rejected two financial proposals, while
the Government withdrew four financial proposals during the Committee's deliberation on
those proposals.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Public Works Subcommittee
The Public Works Subcommittee examines the Government's proposals to upgrade
projects to or downgrade them from Category A of the Public Works Programme,
or concerning changes to the scope of and approved estimates for Category A
projects, and makes recommendations to the Finance Committee as appropriate.
Projects belonging to Category A are those in all aspects ready for the award of
contract and for construction works to proceed.
Chairman Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok
Deputy Chairman Hon Charles Peter MOK
No. of members 30 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 21 (including one special meeting to receive
briefing by the Administration on forecast of
submissions for the 2019-2020 session)Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok, Chairman of the Public Works
Subcommittee. Hon Charles Peter MOK, Deputy Chairman of the Public
Works Subcommittee.
Major work
During the session, the Subcommittee
examined 27 proposals put forward by
the Government. Among these proposals,
except for one that was withdrawn by the
Government, all others were recommended
to the Finance Committee for approval.1
1 One proposal was withdrawn by the Government for direct submission to the Finance Committee
before the Subcommittee had concluded its deliberation on the proposal.
A meeting of the Public Works Subcommittee.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesMajor work
•During the session, the Subcommittee examined nine proposals put forward
by the Government, all of which were recommended to the Finance Committee
for approval;1 andEstablishment Subcommittee
The Establishment Subcommittee examines and makes recommendations to the
Finance Committee on the Government's proposals for the creation, redeployment
and deletion of permanent and supernumerary directorate posts and for changes
to the structure of civil service grades and ranks.
Chairman Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 1 to 20 October 2020)
No. of members 24 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 8
1 The Subcommittee initially rejected one proposal which concerns the creation of two
supernumerary posts in the Development Bureau and Lands Department to oversee
the implementation of the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure. The Government
subsequently re-submitted the proposal to the Subcommittee with supplementary
information. The re-submitted proposal was recommended to the Finance Committee
for approval.Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding, Chairman of the
Establishment Subcommittee.Hon CHAN Chi-chuen, Deputy Chairman of the
Establishment Subcommittee (up to 30 September 2020).
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The major proposals endorsed by the Subcommittee included:
-the creation of one supernumerary post of Administrative Officer Staff
Grade C in the Housing Department to oversee the operation of the Task
Force on Transitional Housing, including the implementation of the funding
scheme to support transitional housing projects by non-government
organizations; and
- the creation of one supernumerary post of Government Architect in the
Architectural Services Department to provide overall steer and supervise the
implementation of the healthcare projects under the first 10-year Hospital
Development Plan.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesPublic Accounts Committee
The Public Accounts Committee is one of the three standing committees of the
Council. It is responsible for considering the Director of Audit's reports on the
Government's accounts, as well as the results of value for money audits carried out
on the Government and other organizations within the purview of public audit.
Chairman Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 30 July to 26 November 2020)
No. of members 5 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 12 (closed meetings)
No. of public hearings held 17
No. of witnesses who
appeared before the
Committee43
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him, Chairman of the Public
Accounts Committee.Hon Kenneth LEUNG, Deputy Chairman of the Public
Accounts Committee (up to 29 July 2020).
Major work
•The Committee continued to examine the issues raised in Chapter 1 of the
Director of Audit's Report No. 72 on "Planning, provision and management of
public parking spaces" . The Committee's conclusions and recommendations
are set out in the Public Accounts Committee Report No. 72A, which was tabled
in Council on 4 December 2019;
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Committee considered the Director of Audit's Report on the Accounts of
the Government for the year ended 31 March 2019, as well as Reports Nos. 73
and 74 on the Results of Value for Money Audits, and examined the following
subjects contained in the Reports:
-planning, provision and management of public toilets by the Food and
Environmental Hygiene Department;
-provision of consultancy, research and development and training services by
the Hong Kong Productivity Council;
-governance and administrative issues of the Hong Kong Productivity Council;
-control of wild and stray animal nuisances;
-special education;
-Judiciary Administration's work in implementing projects under Information
Technology Strategy Plan;
-statistical services provided by the Census and Statistics Department;
-procurement of goods and services by the Immigration Department;
-Child Development Fund;
-management of funding for sports development through the Arts and Sport
Development Fund (Sports Portion);
-Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China;
-Employees Retraining Board;
-Government's efforts in implementing electronic recordkeeping system;
-Intellectual Property Department: Registration and protection of intellectual
property;
-management of insolvency services;
-management of short term tenancies by the Lands Department; and
-provision and management of Community Green Stations;
•The Committee held 14 public hearings for detailed investigation of four
subjects selected from the above, namely planning, provision and management
of public toilets by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department;
provision of consultancy, research and development and training services
by the Hong Kong Productivity Council; management of funding for sports
development through the Arts and Sport Development Fund (Sports Portion);
and Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China;
•The Committee also adopted during the session a new arrangement under
which short public hearings of 30 minutes' duration were held on subjects with
issues that were repeatedly identified in the previous reports of the Director
of Audit. Three short public hearings were conducted by the Committee
respectively on subjects relating to Employees Retraining Board, management
of insolvency services, and management of short term tenancies by the Lands
Department; and
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Chapter 3 Committees
The Public Accounts Committee holds a press conference after tabling the Public Accounts Committee Report No. 72A.
•The Committee's conclusions and recommendations made on the basis of
the evidence heard at public hearings are contained in the Public Accounts
Committee Reports Nos. 73 and 74, which were tabled in Council on
26 February and 15 July 2020 respectively.
[Reports of the Committee ]
Public officers give evidence at public hearings of
the Committee.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020The Committee on Members' Interests is one of the three standing committees of
the Council. It examines the arrangements made for the compilation, maintenance
and accessibility of the Register of Members' Interests. It considers and investigates
complaints in relation to Members' registration and declaration of interests and
their conduct concerning claims for the reimbursement of operating expenses or
applications for advance of operating funds. It also considers matters of ethics in
relation to Members' conduct in their capacity as such, and gives advice and issues
guidelines on such matters, etc.
Chairman Hon YIU Si-wing
Deputy Chairman Hon Claudia MO
No. of members 7 [Membership list ]
Major work
During the session, the Committee did not receive any complaint and did not hold
any meeting.
[Report of the Committee ]Committee on Members' Interests
Hon YIU Si-wing, Chairman of the Committee on
Members' Interests. Hon Claudia MO, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on
Members' Interests.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesInvestigation committee
Under Article 79(7) of the Basic Law ("BL"), the President of the Legislative Council shall
declare that a Member is no longer qualified for the office when he or she is censured
for misbehaviour or breach of oath by a vote of two-thirds of the Members present.
A motion may be moved to censure a Member under BL 79(7) and Rule 49B(1A) of
the Rules of Procedure ("RoP"). Under RoP 49B(2A), upon the moving of the motion,
debate shall be adjourned and the matter stated in the motion shall be referred to an
investigation committee unless the Council otherwise orders.
An investigation committee consists of a chairman, a deputy chairman and five
members who shall be Members appointed by the President in accordance with
an election procedure determined by the House Committee. Under RoP 73A(2),
the committee is responsible for establishing the facts stated in the censure motion
and giving its views on whether or not the facts as established constitute grounds
for the censure. The committee is required to report to the Council as soon as it has
completed investigation of the matter referred to it.
A motion may be moved to censure a Member under Article 79(7) of the Basic Law
and Rule 49B(1A) of the Rules of Procedure.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Investigation Committee established under Rule 49B(2A) of
the Rules of Procedure in respect of the motion to censure
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding
The Investigation Committee was established under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of
Procedure in respect of the motion to censure Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding moved
by Hon Claudia MO at the Council meeting of 7 June 2017.
Chairman Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Deputy Chairman Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong
No. of members 7 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 8 (closed meetings, including two hearings in
camera)
Major work
The Committee completed its work in June 2020 and
reported to the Council on 8 July 2020. It held a total
of eight closed meetings, including two hearings
in camera to receive evidence from witnesses. The
Committee has come to the conclusion that the facts as
established were not sufficient to constitute grounds
for the censure of Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding.
[Report of the Committee ]
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him, Chairman of the
Investigation Committee established under Rule
49B(2A) of the Rules of Procedure in respect of the
motion to censure Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding.Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong, Deputy Chairman of
the Investigation Committee established under Rule
49B(2A) of the Rules of Procedure in respect of the
motion to censure Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesThe Investigation Committee was established under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of
Procedure in respect of the motion to censure Hon HUI Chi-fung moved by Hon
Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee at the Council meeting of 23 May 2018.Investigation Committee established under Rule 49B(2A) of
the Rules of Procedure in respect of the motion to censure
Hon HUI Chi-fung
Major work
The Committee completed its work in July 2020 and reported to the Council on
8 July 2020. It held a total of 10 closed meetings, including two hearings in camera
to receive evidence from witnesses. The Committee has come to the view that the
facts as established constituted grounds for the censure of Hon HUI Chi-fung.
[Report of the Committee ]
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen (right)
and Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun (left),
Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the
Investigation Committee established
under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of
Procedure in respect of the motion to
censure Hon HUI Chi-fung.
The Investigation Committee
established under Rule 49B(2A)
of the Rules of Procedure
in respect of the motion to
censure Hon HUI Chi-fung
briefs the press on its report
tabled in Council.Chairman Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen
Deputy Chairman Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun
No. of members 7 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 10 (closed meetings, including two hearings in
camera)
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Committee on Rules of Procedure
The Committee on Rules of Procedure reviews the Council's Rules of Procedure
("RoP") and the committee system, as well as proposes any amendments or
changes it considers necessary to the Council.
Chairman Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 30 July to 26 November 2020)
No. of members 9 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 1 (closed meeting)
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Chairman of the Committee on
Rules of Procedure.Hon Kenneth LEUNG, Deputy Chairman of the
Committee on Rules of Procedure (up to 29 July 2020).
Major work
•In accordance with the view of about two thirds of the respondents in its
consultation with all Members, the Committee decided not to further pursue
Hon Kenneth LEUNG's proposal to prohibit the holding of directorship in a
listed company by the President of the Legislative Council; and
•The Committee also agreed:
-to consider further, with reference to the sanction mechanism in the House
of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, whether (and if so,
how) the Legislative Council should impose similar sanctions, having regard
to any legal and practical difficulties that might arise in Hong Kong;
-to explore options to address the President's concern about the "queue-jumping
effect" of the motions moved under Article 73(5) and (10) of the Basic Law
or section 9 of the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance
(Cap. 382), and to examine the cause(s) of the reduced opportunities for the
moving of motions with no legislative effect; and
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Chapter 3 Committees -to explore whether the mechanism for the election of committee chairmen
should be reviewed, with a view to addressing the problems arising from the
election of the Chairman of the House Committee for the 2019-2020 session
and avoiding frequent invocation of RoP 92 to introduce new procedures for
the election of committee chairmen.
[Report of the Committee ]
The Rules of Procedure provide detailed directions on how business is transacted in the
Legislative Council and committee meetings.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020The Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents and Records determines
whether a document or record of the Legislature (or its committee) should be
made available for access earlier than the expiry of the closure period specified
in the Policy on Access to the Legislature's Documents and Records ("the Policy")
(Schedule 2 to the Rules of Procedure); sets guidelines for implementing the Policy;
considers any objection against the denial of access to such a document or record
by the Clerk to the Legislative Council; and considers any other matter relating to
or arising from the Policy.Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents and Records
Chairman Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Deputy Chairman Hon Starry LEE Wai-king
No. of members 13 [Membership list ]
Major work
•The Committee approved access requests from Members/the Administration/
public organizations/members of the public for closed documents and records
of the Legislature before expiry of the closure period specified in the Policy
[List of approved cases and list of denied cases ]; and
•In accordance with the Policy, the Committee conducted reviews on the
time-expired documents and records to see whether access could be made
available [List of time-expired documents and records disclosed ].
[Report of the Committee ]
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, Chairman of the
Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents
and Records. Hon Starry LEE Wai-king, Deputy Chairman of the
Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents
and Records.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesThe House Committee normally meets weekly on Fridays to prepare for meetings
of the Council and considers matters relating to the Council's business while
the Council is in session. An important function of the Committee is to decide
the manner of consideration of bills introduced into the Council and subsidiary
legislation tabled in Council or presented to the Council for approval. The
Committee also serves as a focal point for establishing a formal and regular
dialogue with the Government. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the
Committee meet with the Chief Secretary for Administration on a regular basis to
discuss matters of mutual concern.House Committee
Chairman Hon Starry LEE Wai-king
Deputy Chairman Hon MA Fung-kwok
No. of members 57 (all the Members other than the President)
No. of meetings held 29 (including 19 special meetings and a
meeting held pursuant to the President's ruling
in relation to the election of the Chairman
of the House Committee for the 2019-2020
session)
Major work
•The Committee considered 18 bills introduced into the Council and formed
five Bills Committees to scrutinize bills;
•The Committee considered 92 items of subsidiary legislation, one other
instrument and six proposed resolutions presented by the Government, and
formed seven subcommittees to study 29 items of subsidiary legislation;
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king (right) and
Hon MA Fung-kwok (left), Chairman
and Deputy Chairman of the House
Committee.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Committee also considered nine items of subsidiary legislation not
required to be tabled in Council and not subject to amendment, among
which eight items were made under the United Nations Sanctions
Ordinance (Cap. 537). The Committee referred these eight items of
subsidiary legislation to the Subcommittee to Examine the Implementation
in Hong Kong of Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council in
relation to Sanctions set up under the Committee for consideration;
•The Committee held two special meetings with the Chief Secretary
for Administration and relevant government officials to discuss the
implementation of Hong Kong's "health code" system and measures to assist
enterprises and the public affected by the epidemic, and receive an update
on the Government's overall efforts and the relevant measures to combat
COVID-19 respectively; and
•The Committee also held a special meeting to consider, discuss and resolve
the House Committee's urgent/essential business pending completion of the
election of the House Committee Chairman for the 2019-2020 session. Besides,
16 special meetings were held for the election of the Chairman and Deputy
Chairman of the House Committee for the 2019-2020 session.
Mr Matthew CHEUNG Kin-chung, Chief Secretary for Administration,
answers Members’ questions on the implementation of Hong Kong’s
"health code" system and measures to assist enterprises and the public
affected by the epidemic at a special House Committee meeting.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesSubcommittees of the House Committee
The House Committee may appoint a subcommittee to assist its consideration of an item of
subsidiary legislation or an instrument made under an ordinance, or an issue of public concern
which falls outside the purview of Panels or any other matter relating to the business of the
Council. The following subcommittees were in operation during the session.
Subcommittees on subsidiary
legislation
(see Appendix 3 for
Membership lists)The House Committee formed seven subcommittees to
consider 29 items of subsidiary legislation presented by the
Government for the Council's approval during the session.
Parliamentary Liaison
Subcommittee
[Membership list ]The Subcommittee coordinates all parliamentary liaison
activities between the Legislative Council and other
parliamentary organizations outside Hong Kong, considers
proposals to establish friendship groups with such
organizations, and makes recommendations to the House
Committee on these matters.
Subcommittee on Members'
Remuneration and Operating
Expenses Reimbursement
[Membership list ]The Subcommittee was set up under the House Committee
to study issues relating to Members' remuneration and
operating expenses reimbursement.
Subcommittee to Examine the
Implementation in Hong Kong
of Resolutions of the United
Nations Security Council in
relation to Sanctions
[Membership list ]The Subcommittee was set up under the House Committee
to examine the implementation in Hong Kong of resolutions
of the United Nations Security Council in relation to sanctions
by Regulations made under section 3 of the United Nations
Sanctions Ordinance (Cap. 537) and to follow up the
recommendations made by the previous Subcommittee
appointed by the Fifth Legislative Council. The Subcommittee
submitted its report to the House Committee in July 2020.
Subcommittee on Proposed
Senior Judicial Appointment
[Membership list ]The Subcommittee was appointed by the House Committee
in May 2020 to consider the recommendation of the Judicial
Officers Recommendation Commission on the appointment
of the Honourable Mr Justice Andrew CHEUNG Kui-nung as
the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal with effect from
11 January 2021. The Subcommittee completed its work in
this session and submitted its report to the House Committee
in June 2020.
Subcommittee on Issues
Relating to Policy on Industrial
Buildings
[Membership list ]The Subcommittee was appointed by the House Committee
in October 2017 and commenced work in December 2019 to
study and follow up issues relating to the policy on industrial
buildings, including the effectiveness of "revitalization of
industrial buildings" , usage of the existing industrial buildings,
details of future policy support and other related issues.
The Subcommittee completed its work in this session and
submitted its report to the House Committee in July 2020.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Bills Committees in operation during the session 14
Bills scrutinized 14
Bills Committees which completed their scrutiny work and reported
to the House Committee10
Bills Committees which discontinued their scrutiny work and were
dissolved pursuant to the decision of the House Committee4
Bills Committee which was still in operation by the end of the
session0
Meetings of Bills Committees held 24Bills Committees
The House Committee may allocate bills, other than the Appropriation Bill and
bills not referred to the House Committee by the Council, to Bills Committees
for detailed scrutiny. A Bills Committee will consider the principles and merits of
the bill concerned and its detailed provisions, and may propose amendments to
the bill. All Members other than the President may join any Bills Committee. The
chairman of each Bills Committee is elected from among its members. After a Bills
Committee has completed scrutiny of a bill, it notifies the House Committee and
advises the Committee in writing of its deliberations. Bills Committees are dissolved
upon enactment of the bills concerned or as decided by the House Committee.
The maximum number of Bills Committees that may be in operation at any one
time is limited to 16. When more than 16 Bills Committees are formed, a queuing
system will automatically be activated.
A meeting of a Bills Committee.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesSubcommittees on subsidiary legislation
The House Committee may appoint subcommittees to assist its consideration
of subsidiary legislation and instruments made under relevant ordinances.
A subcommittee will consider the policy aspects of the subsidiary legislation/
instrument concerned, its detailed provisions and amendments, if any, to the
subsidiary legislation/instrument. All Members other than the President may
join any such subcommittee. The chairman of each subcommittee is elected
from among its members. A subcommittee reports its deliberations to the House
Committee upon completion of scrutiny work. There is no restriction on the
maximum number of such subcommittees operating at any one time.
Subcommittees on subsidiary legislation in operation during the
session11
Subsidiary legislation scrutinized 34
Subcommittees on subsidiary legislation which completed their
scrutiny work and reported to the House Committee11
Subcommittee on subsidiary legislation which was still in operation
by the end of the session0
Meetings of subcommittees on subsidiary legislation held 25
A meeting of a subcommittee on subsidiary legislation.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panels
Panels are committees of the Council. They provide a forum for Members to
deliberate on policy matters and study issues relating to the policy areas of their
corresponding bureaux which are of public concern. Items for discussion can
be brought up by members of the Panel, referred to it by the House Committee
or other committees, proposed by the Government, or raised by other Members
following meetings with District Councils or upon receipt of complaints or
representations. Panels also give views on major legislative and financial
proposals before their introduction into the Council or Finance Committee.
A Panel may appoint subcommittees to study specific issues and present reports
to the Council as it considers appropriate. A Panel or its subcommittee may
meet jointly with other Panel(s) or its subcommittee(s) to consider any matter of
common interest to the Panels.
The chairman and deputy chairman of a Panel are elected by and from among
its members.
The 18 Panels are as follows:
• Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
• Panel on Commerce and Industry
• Panel on Constitutional Affairs
• Panel on Development
• Panel on Economic Development
• Panel on Education
• Panel on Environmental Affairs
• Panel on Financial Affairs
• Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
• Panel on Health Services
• Panel on Home Affairs
• Panel on Housing
• Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting
• Panel on Manpower
• Panel on Public Service
• Panel on Security
• Panel on Transport
• Panel on Welfare Services
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Chapter 3 CommitteesPanel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
The Panel monitors and examines, consistent with maintaining the independence
of the Judiciary and the rule of law, policy matters relating to the administration of
justice and legal services.
Chairman Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 30 July to 1 November 2020)
No. of members 31 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 9 (including one joint Panel meeting)
Major work
•The Panel was briefed by the Judiciary Administration on matters relating to
the general adjournment of court proceedings, including various measures
that the Judiciary had taken to address and alleviate the impact on court
proceedings due to the General Adjourned Period, as well as actions taken
by the Judiciary in exploring different options to address the pressure on
court business given the uncertain duration of the General Adjourned Period
caused by the outbreak of COVID-19;
•The Panel discussed the Judiciary's major works project for the construction
of additional courtrooms and associated facilities on the lower ground fourth
floor of the High Court Building to meet operational needs of the courts;
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun, Chairman of the Panel
on Administration of Justice and Legal Services. Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang, Deputy Chairman of the
Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
(up to 29 July 2020).
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Panel was briefed by the Judiciary Administration on the latest progress
of implementation of the improvement measures on the mechanism for
handling complaints against judicial conduct which were made by the
Judiciary following its review of the mechanism in 2016;
•The Panel received a briefing by the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
on its report on Review of Substantive Sexual Offences;
•The Panel was briefed on the policy issues relating to the administration of
justice and legal services, including Vision 2030 for Rule of Law, conduct of
civil servants in the Department of Justice and issues in relation to the Basic
Law; and
•The Panel discussed the Administration's proposed application of the United
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and its proposed framework for
cooperation with the Mainland in corporate insolvency matters.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Chapter 3 CommitteesHon Alvin YEUNG, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Commerce and Industry (up to 29 July 2020).Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka, Chairman of the Panel on
Commerce and Industry.Panel on Commerce and Industry
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to commerce, industry, business and services promotion,
innovation and technology, intellectual property protection and inward
investment promotion.
Major work
•The Panel held a joint meeting with three other Panels1 to discuss with the
Administration the overall impact on the Hong Kong economy arising from the
ongoing protests and unstable external environment from mid-2019 onwards,
as well as the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy
Act of 2019 by the United States Congress. The Panels also gave views on
the corresponding measures taken by the Administration to support local
enterprises and Hong Kong people;
Chairman Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 30 July to 16 November 2020)
No. of members 16 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 10 (including one joint Panel meeting)
Subcommittee under the
PanelJoint Subcommittee on Issues Relating to
the Regulation of Devices and Development of
the Beauty Industry
1 They are the Panel on Economic Development, the Panel on Financial Affairs, and the
Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Panel gave views on the latest development of the Hong Kong Science
Park and Industrial Estates and the progress of various funding schemes under
the Innovation and Technology Fund, and also invited written submissions
on the related subjects from major stakeholders of relevant industries and
representatives from relevant groups/organizations;
•The Panel discussed with the Administration the several rounds of enhanced
measures proposed by the Administration to help local enterprises cope
with challenges including shortage of liquidity, lack of resources for business
promotion and export credit risk during the slowdown of the economy arising
from the trade conflict initiated by the United States, the social incidents in
2019, as well as the outbreak of COVID-19;
•The Panel was briefed by the Administration on the salient points of the
Agreement signed on 21 November 2019 between the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region Government and the Ministry of Commerce under
the framework of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership
Arrangement to amend the Agreement on Trade in Services. The purpose of
the amendments was to further open up the services market, thereby giving
Hong Kong enterprises and professional sectors more preferential treatment
to tap into business opportunities in the Mainland market; and
•The Joint Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Regulation of Devices and
Development of the Beauty Industry established under the Panel and the
Panel on Health Services completed its work in this session and submitted its
report to the two Panels in December 2019.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Chapter 3 CommitteesPanel on Constitutional Affairs
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public concern
relating to the implementation of the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law, relations
between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the
Central People's Government and other Mainland authorities, electoral matters,
district organizations, human rights, personal data protection and press freedom.
Chairman Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan
Deputy Chairman Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung
No. of members 37 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 10 (including one joint Panel meeting)
Major work
•The Panel discussed the Report on the 2019 District Council Ordinary Election
issued by the Electoral Affairs Commission ("EAC"). Members expressed
concern about the long time taken by many electors to cast their votes on the
polling day and urged the Administration to improve the queuing and polling
arrangements in future;
•The Panel supported the Administration's proposals to increase the subsidy
rate of the financial assistance scheme for candidates of Legislative Council
("LegCo") elections and related election expenses limits starting from the 2020
LegCo General Election;1
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan, Chairman of the Panel on
Constitutional Affairs.Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung, Deputy Chairman of the
Panel on Constitutional Affairs.
1 On 31 July 2020, the Administration announced that amid the severe COVID-19 epidemic
situation, the Chief Executive in Council had decided to postpone the 2020 LegCo General
Election, originally scheduled for 6 September 2020, for a year to 5 September 2021 in
order to protect public safety and public health, as well as ensure elections were conducted
openly and fairly.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Panel was consulted on the Proposed Guidelines on Election-related
Activities in respect of the LegCo Election ("Guidelines") issued by EAC. The
Panel passed a motion urging EAC to, among others, include in the finalized
Guidelines that priority be accorded to all electors who were Senior Citizen
Card holders to cast their votes;
•The Panel discussed the practical arrangements and publicity for the 2020
LegCo General Election.1 Members urged the Administration to closely
monitor the local situation of COVID-19 and implement appropriate safety
measures to ensure the safety of electoral staff and electors and prevent the
spread of the disease;
•The Panel received briefings by the Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities
Commission ("EOC") on the work of EOC and by the Privacy Commissioner
for Personal Data ("PCPD") on the work of the Office of PCPD respectively;
•The Panel was briefed on the progress of the Government's work in tackling
discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Members expressed diverse views on whether legislation should be
introduced to prohibit discrimination on such grounds;
•The Panel was consulted on the preliminary directions for amendments to the
Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) put forward by the Administration.
Members in general did not object to the amendment directions and made
further amendment suggestions for the Administration's consideration; and
•The Panel held a joint meeting with the Panel on Administration of Justice and
Legal Services, and the Panel on Security to discuss the Law of the People's
Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Chapter 3 CommitteesPanel on Development
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to lands, buildings, planning, water supply, development-related
heritage conservation, Public Works Programme and other works matters.
Chairman Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen
Deputy Chairman Hon LUK Chung-hung
No. of members 29 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 10
Subcommittees under the
PanelJoint Subcommittee to Monitor the
Implementation of the West Kowloon
Cultural District Project and Joint
Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Relating
to the Redevelopment, Maintenance and
Management of Aged Buildings
Major work
•The Panel monitored the Government's work in taking forward various
initiatives to increase land supply. Members were briefed on the results
of the Study on Existing Profile and Operations of Brownfield Sites in the
New Territories commissioned by the Planning Department. They also gave
views on the implementation of the Land Sharing Pilot Scheme and received
public views on the subject;
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, Chairman of the Panel on
Development. Hon LUK Chung-hung, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Development.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Panel was consulted on the funding proposals for a planning and
engineering study for Lung Kwu Tan reclamation and the re-planning of the
River Trade Terminal and its coastal areas, and works relating to the Hung
Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. Members also examined the
findings and recommendations of the first stage of the Feasibility Study on
the Environmentally Friendly Transport Services in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha
Tsuen New Development Area;
•The Panel discussed and supported the Government's funding injection for
enhancing various subsidy schemes to help building owners to maintain
and repair their buildings;
•The Panel examined the Government's preparedness for landslide risks,
management of typhoon season flood risk, and standards for glass windows
of buildings;
•The Panel continued to monitor the Government's work on conserving and
revitalizing heritage sites and buildings in Hong Kong. Members made
various suggestions on enhancing protection for historic buildings;
•The Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation of the West
Kowloon Cultural District Project established under the Panel and the Panel
on Home Affairs completed its work in this session and submitted its report
to the two Panels in July 2020; and
•The Joint Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Relating to the
Redevelopment, Maintenance and Management of Aged Buildings
established under the Panel and the Panel on Home Affairs completed its
work in this session and submitted its report to the two Panels in March 2020.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Chapter 3 Committees
Local visit
Visit to West Kowloon Cultural District
On 13 January 2020, the Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation
of the West Kowloon Cultural District ("WKCD") Project visited WKCD to better
understand the latest development of the Project.
Members of the Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation of
the West Kowloon Cultural District ("WKCD") Project receive a briefing at
the Grand Theatre of the Xiqu Centre in WKCD to better understand the
operation of the Theatre.
Joint Subcommittee members, with the company of Mr Duncan PESCOD (ninth from left), Chief
Executive Officer of the WKCD Authority, observe the construction progress of the Hong Kong
Palace Museum in WKCD.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Economic Development
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to economic infrastructure and services, including air and sea
transport facilities and services, postal and weather information services, energy
supply and safety, consumer protection, competition policy and tourism.
Major work
•The Panel discussed the work plan of the Hong Kong Tourism Board ("HKTB")
to revive the tourism industry after COVID-19 died down. Members urged
HKTB and the Administration to help the industry tide over the difficulties
arising from the pandemic and formulate a comprehensive plan to drive the
future recovery of the industry;
•The Panel was consulted on the funding proposals to revitalize Ocean
Park. Members expressed divergent views on the proposals and called on
the Administration to explore other options, including strengthening the
Park's role as a public education and conservation infrastructure instead of
a tourism attraction;Chairman Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan
Deputy Chairman Hon WU Chi-wai
No. of members 24 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 10 (including two joint Panel meetings)
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan, Chairman of the Panel on
Economic Development. Hon WU Chi-wai, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Economic Development.
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel was updated on the operation of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
("HKDL") in the fiscal year 2019. Noting that HKDL's business performance
would be seriously affected by the outbreak of COVID-19, members called on
HKDL to devise measures to effectively manage costs and avoid staff layoff;
•The Panel held a joint meeting with the Panel on Financial Affairs to discuss
the Government's investment in Cathay Pacific Airways Limited under the
Land Fund. While some members supported the investment to uphold
Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub amidst the threat
arising from COVID-19, some members expressed dissatisfaction about the
Government's unprecedented investment in a private enterprise and the
related funding arrangement;
•The Panel was consulted on the 2020 electricity tariff review and the funding
proposal to provide electricity charges subsidy ("ECS") to non-residential
electricity accounts. While supporting the implementation of ECS, members
urged the Administration to formulate long-term measures to stabilize
future tariffs and strengthen its efforts in monitoring the power companies'
expenditure;
•The Panel continued to monitor the implementation progress of the three-
runway system project. Noting that the outbreak of COVID-19 had impacted
significantly on the reclamation programme of the project, members urged
the Airport Authority Hong Kong to implement contingency measures to
catch up the delay and avoid cost overrun; and
•The Panel was briefed by the Competition Commission on its work since
April 2019. Members called on the Commission and the Administration to
actively look into the competition condition of auto-fuel market in Hong
Kong with a view to solving the problem of high auto-fuel prices which had
been "quick to rise and slow to drop" .
[Report of the Panel ]
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Education
Major work
•Members gave views on the implementation arrangements for the Targeted
Taught Postgraduate ("TPg") Programmes Fellowships Scheme to be
launched on a pilot basis from the 2020-2021 academic year, to provide
fellowships to meritorious local students to pursue TPg programmes that
met Hong Kong's development needs;
•The Panel discussed various initiatives to facilitate the development of the
self-financing post-secondary education sector in Hong Kong, including
the revamp of the Committee on Self-financing Post secondary Education,
the proposed honoraria for its non-local members, and the proposed
Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary
Education;The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to education.
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee, Chairman of the Panel
on Education. Hon IP Kin-yuen, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Education.
Chairman Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee
Deputy Chairman Hon IP Kin-yuen
No. of members 33 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 8
Subcommittee under the
PanelSubcommittee to Study the Development
of Textbooks and Teaching Materials for
Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary Schools
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel supported the Administration's proposals on the provision of a
subsidy of $2,500 for each day-school student in the 2019-2020 school year,
and the regularization of the subsidy starting from the 2020-2021 school year;
•Members exchanged views with the Administration on the development,
selection and monitoring of textbooks and teaching resource materials for
kindergartens, primary and secondary schools;
•The Panel was briefed on the question-setting mechanism of the Hong Kong
Diploma of Secondary Education Examination ("HKDSE") and the follow-up
actions taken by the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Examinations and
Assessment Authority in respect of Question 2(c) of the History 1 examination
paper in the 2020 HKDSE which aroused great controversy in the society;
•The Panel was consulted on the Administration's proposal of providing
interest-free loans under the Loan Fund for the construction of school
buildings to four non-profit-making international schools, namely Christian
Alliance International School, Malvern College Hong Kong, Shrewsbury
International School Hong Kong, and French International School;
•The Panel examined two capital works project proposals, viz. the partial
redevelopment and conversion of Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club College,
and the extension of Hong Chi Morninghill School; and
•The Subcommittee to Study the Development of Textbooks and Teaching
Materials for Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary Schools established
under the Panel in this session was not able to elect the Chairman.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Environmental Affairs
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to environmental matters (including those on energy),
conservation and sustainable development.
Chairman Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu
Deputy Chairman Hon Steven HO Chun-yin
No. of members 13 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 8
Subcommittee under the
PanelSubcommittee to Study Issues Relating to
the Development of Electric Vehicles
Major work
•The Panel received a briefing on the latest progress of improving local and
regional air quality-related measures, including the introduction of a new
incentive-cum-regulatory scheme to phase out Euro IV diesel commercial
vehicles, trial schemes on electric light buses and electric ferries, extension
of the scope of the Pilot Green Transport Fund, and the findings of a public
consultation relating to the review of Air Quality Objectives;
•The Panel was consulted on the Eighth Technical Memorandum ("TM")
to further reduce the emission allowances for sulphur dioxide, nitrogen
dioxide and respirable suspended particulates from power plants by 40%,
29% and 20% respectively (compared to the Seventh TM) starting from
1 January 2024;
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu, Chairman of the Panel on
Environmental Affairs.Hon Steven HO Chun-yin, Deputy Chairman of the Panel
on Environmental Affairs.
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel gave views on the Administration's proposed holistic fisheries
management strategy in marine parks, the formula for calculating the
ex-gratia allowance ("EGA") to affected fishermen, arrangements for
processing EGA applications and appeals, and related legislative proposals;
•The Panel was consulted on the results of the consultancy study on
enhancing the recreation and education potential of country parks
and special areas, and the Administration's plan to take forward related
proposals to enrich visitors' experience and meet the growing demand for
countryside recreation from the public;
•The Panel discussed the progress of the Administration's work on the
management of waste plastics, which included taking forward relevant
producer responsibility schemes, reducing the use of disposable plastic
products, enhancing support for recycling plastics, phasing out microbeads-
containing products, and relevant public education and publicity work. The
Panel also exchanged views with the Administration on the overall strategy
and measures to promote reuse/recycling of yard waste, and food waste
collection and delivery arrangements;
•The Panel was consulted on the Administration's strategy for implementing
the Minamata Convention on Mercury in Hong Kong, including the
legislative proposal on regulation of mercury, mercury compounds and
mercury-added products for fulfilling Hong Kong's relevant obligations
effectively; and
•The Subcommittee to Study Issues Relating to the Development of Electric
Vehicles established under the Panel completed its work in this session and
submitted its report to the Panel in July 2020.
[Report of the Panel ]
The Panel on Environmental Affairs receives public views on promoting the use of electric vehicles.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Financial Affairs
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to financial and finance matters.
Major work
•The Panel exchanged views with the Financial Secretary on matters relating
to Hong Kong's macro-economic situations. Concerns expressed by Members
included the adverse impacts on Hong Kong's economy arising from the
United States' possible sanctions on Hong Kong due to the enactment of the
national security legislation for Hong Kong by the Standing Committee of
the National People's Congress, and the Administration's measures to revive
the local economy, support enterprises and safeguard jobs in the wake of the
social incidents happened since mid-2019 and the outbreak of COVID-19 since
the beginning of 2020;
•During briefings by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Members discussed
with the Authority subjects including the precautionary measures to counteract
capital outflow and defend the Linked Exchange Rate System, the amendments
to the Mortgage Insurance Programme for completed residential properties,
as well as relief measures introduced by the banking industry to help local
enterprises ride through the challenges caused by the outbreak of COVID-19;Chairman Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 30 July to 1 November 2020)
No. of members 17 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 10 (including two joint Panel meetings)
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung, Chairman of the
Panel on Financial Affairs.Hon Kenneth LEUNG, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Financial Affairs (up to 29 July 2020).
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel discussed with the Administration, the Securities and Futures
Commission and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEX")
the strategy to develop Hong Kong as a premier listing platform. Members
discussed issues including measures to enhance the quality and governance of
listed companies and HKEX's Strategic Plan 2019-2021;
•The Panel was briefed by the Administration on the legislative proposal
to establish a limited partnership regime for funds ("LPF regime") in Hong
Kong. Members welcomed the proposed LPF regime in general and sought
details of the benefit of introducing the regime for Hong Kong, as well as the
Administration's views on the competitiveness of the proposed LPF regime
vis-à-vis similar regimes in other jurisdictions;
•The Panel discussed with the Administration and the Insurance Authority
various initiatives in promoting development of the insurance industry in
Hong Kong, including modernizing the insurance regulatory framework,
enhancing competitiveness and promoting market development, and
developing Insurtech (i.e. the application of financial technology in insurance).
Members called on the Administration to liaise with the Mainland authorities
on enhancing market access for the local insurance industry in the Guangdong-
Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area; and
•The Panel continued to monitor the progress of developing a common
electronic platform ("eMPF Platform") to facilitate the standardization,
streamlining and automation of Mandatory Provident Fund scheme
administration processes. Members urged the Administration and the
Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority to develop measures to ensure
that scheme members could benefit from fee reduction after the launch of
the eMPF Platform.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to food safety, environmental hygiene and agriculture and fisheries.
Chairman Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Deputy Chairman Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan
No. of members 20 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 9
Major work
•The Panel followed up with the Administration on its work in response to
African Swine Fever. Members were concerned about the impact caused by
the reduced supply of Mainland live pigs on the general public and the food
trade. They called on the Administration to safeguard market supply and
stabilize the price of fresh pork;
•Members received the Administration's briefings on the Trade Guidelines
on the Use of Deep-frying Oil and the implementation progress of major
initiatives for reducing salt and sugar in food;
•The Panel discussed with the Administration the progress of developing
new public markets and implementing the 10-year Market Modernization
Programme. Members strongly requested the early completion of new
public market/overhaul projects in the pipeline;
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan, Chairman of the Panel on
Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene.Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan, Deputy Chairman of the
Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene.
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Chapter 3 Committees •Members received an update from the Administration on existing measures
and new initiatives implemented by relevant departments for preventing
and controlling rodent and mosquito infestation;
•The Panel received a progress update on the implementation of the Private
Columbaria Ordinance (Cap. 630). Members called on the Administration to
explore feasible measures for expediting the processing of applications for
specified instruments;
•The Administration reported to the Panel on the outcome of the public
consultation exercise on the proposals to enhance animal welfare through
amending the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance (Cap. 169); and
•Members discussed and supported the Administration's proposal to
construct in the Kai Tak Development Area the Animal Management and
Animal Welfare Building Complex for the purposes of re-provisioning the
existing Animal Management Centre in Kowloon and providing additional
space and facilities to meet the operational needs of the Agriculture,
Fisheries and Conservation Department.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Health Services
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to medical and health services.
Chairman Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 18 September to 14 October
2020)
No. of members 18 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 14
Subcommittees under the
PanelJoint Subcommittee on Long-term Care
Policy ; Joint Subcommittee on Issues Relating
to the Regulation of Devices and Development
of the Beauty Industry ; Subcommittee on
Issues Relating to the Development of Chinese
Medicine ; and Subcommittee on Issues
Relating to the Support for Cancer Patients
Major work
•To prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, members
raised at different stages of the epidemic various suggestions on the
tightening or lifting of the immigration control, compulsory quarantine and
social distancing measures put in place by the Administration. They called on
the Administration to strengthen surveillance and the viral testing capacity;
ensure the adequate supply of surgical masks and personal protective
equipment for use by the general public and frontline personnel involved
in the fight against the epidemic; and enhance the capacity of the isolation
facilities of the public healthcare system in the longer term;
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan, Chairman of the Panel on
Health Services.Hon CHAN Hoi-yan, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Health Services (up to 17 September 2020).
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Chapter 3 Committees •On prevention, control and treatment of other diseases, the Panel urged the
Administration to strengthen the role of District Health Centres in primary
healthcare, in particular the provision of secondary prevention services such as
osteoporosis screening; enhance the herd immunity against seasonal influenza
by increasing the vaccination rate; deal with the mental health tsunami arising
from the social unrest in 2019; and put in place various cancer screening and
vaccination programmes to reduce the hit rate of cancer and provide timely
diagnosis, treatment and all-round support to cancer patients, cancer survivors
and carers;
•Given the importance of having adequate and qualified talents in sustaining
the development of the healthcare system, the Panel made suggestions to the
Administration and the study team of The University of Hong Kong on
issues that needed to be taken into account in the new round of healthcare
manpower projection, which included proper workload indicators and
doctor-to-population ratio;
•In receiving a briefing from the Administration on the Steering Committee on
Genomic Medicine's Report on Strategic Development of Genomic Medicine in
Hong Kong, members welcomed the launch of the Hong Kong Genome Project
and the step taken forward to enhance training in genetics and genomics of
clinicians. They urged the Administration to address the data privacy and security
and various ethical issues surrounding application of genetic information. The
Administration was requested to revert to the Panel on its work to take forward
the recommendations of the Steering Committee;
•The Panel gave views on the Administration's legislative proposals on advance
directives and dying in place. It supported the public works projects in relation to
two public health facilities under the Department of Health, four projects under
the first 10-year Hospital Development Plan, as well as the staffing proposal to
create a supernumerary post in the Architectural Services Department to support
the first and second 10-year Hospital Development Plans;
•The Joint Subcommittee on Long-term Care Policy established under the Panel
and the Panel on Welfare Services completed its work in this session and
submitted its report to the two Panels in July 2020;
•The Joint Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Regulation of Devices and
Development of the Beauty Industry established under the Panel and the Panel
on Commerce and Industry completed its work in this session and submitted its
report to the two Panels in December 2019;
•The Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Development of Chinese Medicine
established under the Panel completed its work in this session and submitted its
report to the Panel in July 2020; and
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Support for Cancer Patients
established under the Panel completed its work in this session and submitted its
report to the Panel in July 2020.
[Report of the Panel ]
Local visit
Visit to Kwai Tsing District Health Centre
On 25 November 2019, the Panel visited Kwai Tsing District Health Centre set up
by the Food and Health Bureau to better understand the brand new district-based
medical-social collaboration model for the provision of primary healthcare service.
Members of the Panel on Health
Services tour Kwai Tsing District
Health Centre ("DHC"), the first
DHC set up by the Food and
Health Bureau.
Panel members view a demonstration of the
operation of rehabilitation equipment.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesPanel on Home Affairs
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to district, community and rural matters, civic education,
building management, youth matters, provision of leisure and cultural services,
development of arts and culture, public entertainment, sport and recreation.
Chairman Hon LAU Kwok-fan
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 1 October to 8 November 2020)
No. of members 25 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 9 (including one joint Panel meeting)
Subcommittees under the
PanelJoint Subcommittee to Monitor the
Implementation of the West Kowloon
Cultural District Project and Joint
Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Relating
to the Redevelopment, Maintenance and
Management of Aged Buildings
Major work
•The Panel was briefed on the progress of review of the Building Management
Ordinance (Cap. 344). Members urged for the early enactment of the
legislative amendments to Cap. 344 in order to address public concern about
various building management issues;
Hon LAU Kwok-fan, Chairman of the Panel on Home
Affairs. Hon CHAN Chi-chuen, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Home Affairs (up to 30 September 2020).1
1 Deputy Chairman of the Panel: Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (from 20 January to 30 September
2020); and Hon AU Nok-hin (from 18 October to 16 December 2019).
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Panel was consulted on the funding application of the pre-construction
activities for the proposed expansion of the Hong Kong Science Museum and
the Hong Kong Museum of History. Members requested the Administration
to gauge the views of stakeholders concerned in the design of the contents
of the new exhibition galleries;
•The Panel was consulted on the Administration's proposal to allocate an
additional $900 million to the Art Development Matching Grants Scheme to
further promote sponsorship of culture and arts. Members requested the
Administration to strengthen support for the arts sector amidst the COVID-19
pandemic;
•The Panel was consulted on the Administration's proposal to amend the
Pleasure Grounds Regulation (Cap. 132BC) with a view to addressing public
demand for proper and effective control of noise nuisance caused by singing
groups in public pleasure grounds. Members expressed support for the
legislative amendment proposal and urged for its early enactment;
•The Panel discussed the review outcome of the Hong Kong Football
Association ("HKFA")'s Five-year Strategic Plan (2015-2020) and its new Vision
2025 Strategic Plan. Members expressed views and comments on various
administrative and governance issues of HKFA;
•The Panel was briefed on the work progress of the Community Care Fund
("CCF"). Members considered that CCF assistance programmes that were
proven effective should be incorporated into the Government's regular
assistance and service programmes;
•The Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation of the West
Kowloon Cultural District Project established under the Panel and the Panel
on Development completed its work in this session and submitted its report
to the two Panels in July 2020; and
•The Joint Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Relating to the Redevelopment,
Maintenance and Management of Aged Buildings established under the
Panel and the Panel on Development completed its work in this session and
submitted its report to the two Panels in March 2020.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Chapter 3 CommitteesLocal visit
Visit to West Kowloon Cultural District
On 13 January 2020, the Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation
of the West Kowloon Cultural District ("WKCD") Project visited WKCD to better
understand the latest development of the Project.
Members of the Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation of the West Kowloon
Cultural District ("WKCD") Project visit the construction site of the Lyric Theatre Complex in
WKCD to learn about its latest construction progress.
Joint Subcommittee members are briefed by Mr Duncan PESCOD (first from left),
Chief Executive Officer of the WKCD Authority, on the latest development of the
Hong Kong Palace Museum in WKCD.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Housing
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to private and public housing.
Major work
•The Panel discussed the Long Term Housing Strategy Annual Progress
Report 2019 and passed four motions urging the Administration to
alleviate the problems of deteriorating living conditions and heavy housing
burden faced by the grass-roots in inadequate housing; study various
propositions of land development; increase public housing production with
a long-term supply target for transitional housing; and introduce tenancy
control targeted at subdivided units;
•When discussing the Public Housing Construction Programme for 2019-2020
to 2023-2024, the Panel passed a motion urging the Administration to set a
timetable for reverting the waiting time for public rental housing ("PRH") to
three years and to provide rent subsidy to family applicants who have been
waiting for PRH for more than three years; and to accord priority to public
housing development when identifying land in future;Chairman Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing
Deputy Chairman Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin
No. of members 28 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 11
Subcommittee under the
PanelSubcommittee to Follow Up Issues Related
to Inadequate Housing and Relevant Housing
Policies
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing, Chairman of the Panel on
Housing. Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin, Deputy Chairman of the
Panel on Housing.
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal to accelerate the sale of
around 1 200 rental flats recovered from the 39 Tenants Purchase Scheme
("TPS") estates of the Hong Kong Housing Authority annually and considered
that the Administration should make reference to its experience in
implementing TPS in earlier years and launch an enhanced TPS for public
discussion;
•The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal on a non-recurrent
commitment of $5 billion for setting up a funding scheme to support
transitional housing projects carried out by non-government organizations
and passed two motions which called on the Administration to take into
account the pressure brought about by the demands for infrastructure
and community services in the existing community, and to reserve interim
housing units in various districts for rehousing purpose respectively;
•The Panel received an update on the work of the Task Force for the Study
on Tenancy Control of Subdivided Units and passed a total of four motions
giving suggestions on the Task Force and its work including the composition
of its membership, the focus of its study, targets of consultation, and
measures that it might consider in its future recommendations for
implementing tenancy control; and
•The Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Related to Inadequate Housing and
Relevant Housing Policies established under the Panel completed its work in
this session and submitted its report to the Panel in April 2020.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to information technology, telecommunications, broadcasting,
film services and creative industry.
Major work
•The Panel discussed the Administration's measures on the development of
smart city in Hong Kong, including the release of Smart City Blueprint for
Hong Kong 2.0, the provision of an electronic identity (now renamed as
"iAM Smart"), the implementation of multi-functional smart lampposts pilot
scheme, and the next generation government cloud infrastructure and big
data analytics platform;
•The Panel discussed issues relating to the governance and management of
the Radio Television Hong Kong ("RTHK"). Members were concerned about
the Administration's position on a criticism that RTHK had breached the
one-China principle in some of its programmes. Members also expressed
concerns about the progress of RTHK in following up the recommendations
of the Director of Audit's Report No. 71 on RTHK, as well as the public feedback
which criticized that some of RTHK's programmes appeared to be partial and
biased; Chairman Hon Charles Peter MOK
Deputy Chairman Hon Elizabeth QUAT
No. of members 15 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 9 (including one joint Panel meeting)
Hon Charles Peter MOK, Chairman of the Panel on
Information Technology and Broadcasting. Hon Elizabeth QUAT, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Information Technology and Broadcasting.
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel discussed with the Administration the legislative proposals to
embrace the arrival of the fifth generation (5G) mobile communications and
Internet of Things technologies and to facilitate the trade. Members had no
objection to the proposals and noted that the Administration would proceed
with the drafting of the relevant legislation for introduction into the Council
in due course;
•Members considered the Administration's proposal to develop a central
electronic recordkeeping system for full implementation in the Government,
and exchanged views with the Administration on the implementation of full
digital terrestrial television broadcast, and the Administration's plan to switch
off analogue TV service on 30 November 2020; and
•The Panel held a joint meeting with three other Panels1 to discuss issues
relating to the impact of the social incidents and changes to innovation and
technology development.
[Report of the Panel ]
1 They are the Panel on Commerce and Industry, the Panel on Economic Development, and the
Panel on Financial Affairs.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Manpower
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to labour, manpower planning, vocational training and
education, and qualifications framework.
Major work
•The Panel discussed with the Administration issues relating to the
Employment (Amendment) Bill 2019 at four special meetings consequent
upon the passage of the motion moved by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare
under Rule 54(4) of the Rules of Procedure ("RoP') to refer the Bill to the Panel,
instead of the House Committee, at the Council meeting of 15 January 2020.
The Panel's report on its deliberations on the subject was tabled at the
Council meeting of 24 June 2020 in accordance with RoP 77(14), i.e. when
the Bill resumed its Second Reading debate;
•The Panel was briefed on the Administration's improvement measures for
enhancing the protection of the employment terms and conditions as well
as labour benefits of non-skilled employees engaged by government service
contractors. Members were advised that the Administration was conducting Chairman Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun
Deputy Chairman (Vacant, from 1 October to 16 November 2020)
No. of members 19 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 16
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun, Chairman of the Panel
on Manpower.1Hon CHU Hoi-dick, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Manpower (up to 30 September 2020).
1 Chairman of the Panel: Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun (since 15 June 2020); and Hon HO
Kai-ming (from 29 October 2019 to 31 May 2020).
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Chapter 3 Committeesa review of the implementation of the improvement measures, which was
expected to be completed by the end of 2020, and would revert to the Panel
on the review results;
•The Panel followed up with the Administration on various employment
support services for job seekers with employment difficulties. The Panel
also discussed with the Administration the effectiveness of the Employment
Support Scheme to provide time-limited financial support to eligible
employers in assisting them to retain employees who might otherwise be
made redundant. The Administration assured members that it would keep a
close watch over the impact of the latest economic conditions on the labour
market and initiate corresponding enhancements of employment support
services to both employers and employees;
•The Panel followed up with the Administration on the occupational safety and
health ("OSH") performance in various industries. Most members called on
the Administration to expedite the introduction of the legislative proposal to
raise the level of penalty under the OSH legislation in order to increase the
deterrence effect on duty holders and improve the overall OSH performance.
The Administration undertook to take into account members' concerns and
introduce a relevant bill within the current term of the Government; and
•The Panel received an update from the Administration on the latest
occupational disease and health situation. Members urged the Administration
to prescribe COVID-19 as an occupational disease such that employees
would be compensated for incapacity or death resulting from the COVID-19
infections.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Public Service
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to the civil service and the staff of government-funded public
bodies and other public service organizations.
Major work
•The Panel discussed the Administration's pilot scheme to provide free
Chinese medicine general consultation and acupuncture services to civil
service eligible persons at two Civil Service Chinese Medicine Clinics set
up at the Chinese Medicine Clinics cum Training and Research Centres
located respectively on Hong Kong Island (Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern
Hospital) and in the New Territories (Yan Chai Hospital). Members called on
the Administration to increase the service quota and service points as soon
as possible so as to meet the demand of civil service eligible persons;
•The Panel invited views from relevant staff unions/associations on the
on-going grade structure review for disciplined services grades. Some
members suggested that the Administration should align the pay scales,
benefits and conditioned working hours of all disciplined services for
fairness sake, while some other members considered it appropriate to have
a separate pay scale for the Hong Kong Police Force having regard to the
uniqueness of its work nature, job duties and workload;Chairman Hon KWOK Wai-keung
Deputy Chairman Hon POON Siu-ping
No. of members 15 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 9
Hon KWOK Wai-keung, Chairman of the Panel on Public
Service. Hon POON Siu-ping, Deputy Chairman of the Panel
on Public Service.
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel received a briefing from the Administration and invited views from
deputations/individuals on the employment of persons with disabilities
("PWDs") in the civil service. Members expressed grave concern about the
decreasing trend in the total number of PWDs in the civil service in the past
few years and suggested the Administration setting an employment ratio of
PWDs in the civil service, statutory bodies, government-funded public bodies
and public service organizations;
•The Panel also received a briefing from the Administration on the progress
of the study on the proposal on oath-taking by civil servants and political
neutrality of civil servants. Regarding the Administration's proposal of
requiring civil servants to take oath/make declaration to uphold the Basic
Law and pledge allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
of the People's Republic of China, the Panel urged the Administration to
clearly articulate the applicability of the requirements, what behaviour would
constitute a breach of the oath/declaration, the handling mechanism and
penalties for cases of non-compliance, etc., and thoroughly consult the staff
side on the implementation details; and
•The Panel discussed the 2020-2021 civil service pay adjustment. Members
noted that some civil servant staff unions/associations were disappointed at
the Administration's decision to freeze the pay for civil servants in the upper,
middle and lower salary bands and the directorate despite that the three net
pay trend indicators for 2020 and the headline Composite Consumer Price
Index were in the positive and expressed concern that this decision would
have an impact on the morale of civil servants.
[Report of the Panel ]
The Panel on Public Service receives views from deputations/individuals on the employment of
persons with disabilities in the civil service.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Panel on Security
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to security, public order, public safety, corruption-related matters
and nationality and immigration matters.
Major work
•The Panel followed up with the Administration on its handling of public order
events triggered by the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in
Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2019. Some members called
on the Police to take appropriate law enforcement actions to curb violent
acts and restore social order. Some other members urged the Administration
to set up an independent commission of inquiry to investigate the Police's
handling of protests and rallies relating to the Bill;
•The Panel discussed with the Administration the strategy to prevent
and tackle the seemingly emerging local terrorism in Hong Kong. The
Administration assured members that it would enhance its capability and
preparedness in the prevention and response against terrorist attacks; Chairman Hon CHAN Hak-kan
Deputy Chairman Hon YUNG Hoi-yan
No. of members 43 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 9 (including one joint Panel meeting)
Hon CHAN Hak-kan, Chairman of the Panel on Security. Hon YUNG Hoi-yan, Deputy Chairman of the Panel
on Security.
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Chapter 3 Committees •The Panel was updated on the Independent Commission Against Corruption
("ICAC")'s work progress and planning for the year ahead. ICAC undertook to
uphold Hong Kong's probity environment and follow up all complaints and
investigate all pursuable reports of corruption in strict accordance with the law;
•The Panel welcomed and supported the Administration's proposal to allocate
an additional funding of $3.5 billion to the Fire Safety Improvement Works
Subsidy Scheme to subsidize more owners of target composite buildings in
complying with the statutory fire safety requirements. Members called on
the Administration to expedite the implementation progress of the Scheme;
•The Panel was consulted on the proposed introduction of new offences of
voyeurism, non-consensual photography of intimate parts, and related
offences. The Administration undertook to report to the Panel on the views
collected in the three-month public consultation exercise and the proposed
way forward in the next session; and
•At the joint meeting of the Panel, the Panel on Constitutional Affairs, and the
Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services, members were briefed
on the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National
Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region which had taken
effect on 30 June 2020. Members expressed diverse views on the subject.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Local visit
Visit to San Uk Ling Holding Centre
On 26 May 2020, the Panel visited San Uk Ling Holding Centre of the Hong Kong
Police Force to better understand the detention facilities therein and procedures
for handling detained persons.
Members of the Panel on Security visit the facilities provided for detainees in San Uk Ling
Holding Centre.
Panel members receive a briefing by the Police on procedures for handling
detainees.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesPanel on Transport
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to transport matters (including those on railways).
Chairman Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming
Deputy Chairman Hon CHAN Han-pan
No. of members 28 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 9
Subcommittees under the
PanelSubcommittee on Matters Relating to
Railways and Subcommittee on Hillside
Escalator Links and Elevator Systems
Major work
•The Panel was briefed on the details of the MTR fare adjustment for 2020
under the Fare Adjustment Mechanism. Members noted that the fare
adjustment rate for MTR fares in 2020-2021 should originally be +2.55%, but
the year-on-year change in Median Monthly Household Income value in the
fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 was -2.48%,
and the "Affordability Cap" had been triggered. As a result, there would
be no adjustment for MTR fares in 2020-2021. The Administration and the
MTR Corporation Limited ("MTRCL") agreed after discussion to simplify the
arrangement by recouping the overall fare adjustment rate (+2.55%) in the
subsequent two years (i.e. +1.28% in 2021-2022 and +1.27% in 2022-2023).
Most members called on MTRCL not to recoup the overall fare adjustment
rate (+2.55%) in the subsequent two years to support the community during
difficult times and shoulder its corporate social responsibility. MTRCL was also
urged to freeze or even lower the fare to relieve the financial burden of commuters;
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming, Chairman of the Panel on
Transport. Hon CHAN Han-pan, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Transport.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Panel was briefed on the Administration's proposed legislative
amendments to relax the vehicle length and weight restrictions of a light
bus, i.e. from 7 metres to 7.5 metres in length and from 5.5 tonnes to 8.5
tonnes in weight, so as to allow light buses with more environmental benefits
and/or barrier-free facilities to be introduced into Hong Kong. To provide
for the above-mentioned legislative amendments and other technical
amendments, two amendment regulations were gazetted on 17 April 2020
and tabled in Council at its meeting of 22 April 2020 for negative vetting.
The two amendment regulations came into operation on 5 July 2020;
•The Panel was consulted on the transport policy initiatives featured in the
Chief Executive's 2019 Policy Address, the transport arrangement upon
the commissioning of Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point,
the fuel subsidy and one-off subsidy to transport and logistics trades, the
review of the use of electric mobility devices in Hong Kong, the progress
of implementation of the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme, and
improvement works of cycle track network in new towns and the latest
situation of automated dockless bicycle rental services. Members offered
their views and comments to the Administration for consideration;
•The Panel was also consulted on a number of infrastructural projects,
including the Universal Accessibility Programme, the widening of Castle
Peak Road-Castle Peak Bay, noise enclosures at Gascoigne Road Flyover,
new Wang Tong River Bridge, and the retrofitting of escalators for footbridge
across Castle Peak Road-Kwai Chung near MTR Tai Wo Hau Station Exit B;
•The Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways established under the
Panel completed its work in this session and submitted its report to the Panel
in June 2020; and
•The Subcommittee on Hillside Escalator Links and Elevator Systems
established under the Panel completed its work in this session and submitted
its report to the Panel in March 2020.
[Report of the Panel ]
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Chapter 3 CommitteesPanel on Welfare Services
The Panel monitors and examines government policies and issues of public
concern relating to welfare (including women welfare) and rehabilitation services,
poverty, social enterprise and Family Council.
Chairman Hon KWONG Chun-yu
Deputy Chairman Hon SHIU Ka-chun
No. of members 14 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 13 (including one joint Panel meeting)
Subcommittee under the
PanelJoint Subcommittee on Long-term Care
Policy
Major work
•The Panel followed up with the Administration on the review of
pro-employment measures and other improvement measures under the
Comprehensive Social Security Assistance ("CSSA") Scheme. Members urged
the Administration to study the basic living expenses of households under
the CSSA Scheme and conduct a comprehensive review of the Scheme;
•In receiving an update from the Administration on the progress of the Pilot
Scheme on Home Care and Support for Elderly Persons with Mild Impairment
("Pilot Scheme"), members called on the Administration to abolish the means
test of the Pilot Scheme. The Administration was also requested to remove
the cap for home care services and increase the provision of meal service
under the Pilot Scheme;
Hon KWONG Chun-yu, Chairman of the Panel on
Welfare Services. Hon SHIU Ka-chun, Deputy Chairman of the Panel on
Welfare Services.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020 •The Panel discussed the progress of the formulation of a new Hong Kong
Rehabilitation Programme Plan ("RPP"), and the strategic directions, themes
and strategic recommendations of the new RPP . Members requested the
Administration to make concrete recommendations on how to address
some long-standing problems, such as the exceedingly long waiting time for
residential care services and community care services, as well as substandard
quality of private residential care homes for persons with disabilities;
•The Panel was briefed on the support measures provided by the Social
Welfare Department for the homeless. Members called on the Administration
to strengthen the support, including financial, medical and employment support,
for the homeless, and assign a policy bureau to steer the provision of various
support services for the homeless and formulate homeless-friendly policies;
•The Panel gave views on the planning for the provision of welfare facilities in
new districts. The Administration was requested to enhance inter-departmental
coordination in planning for welfare facilities and services in new public rental
housing ("PRH") estates and reserve suitable premises for social worker teams
to use as offices in new PRH estates; and
•The Joint Subcommittee on Long-term Care Policy established under the
Panel and the Panel on Health Services completed its work in this session and
submitted its report to the two Panels in July 2020.
[Report of the Panel ]
The Panel on Welfare Services receives
public views on the formulation of
a new Hong Kong Rehabilitation
Programme Plan.
Local visit
Visit to supporting facilities for sexual violence victims
On 16 December 2019, the Panel conducted a visit to observe supporting facilities
for sexual violence victims.
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Chapter 3 CommitteesSelect committees
The Council may appoint select committees for in-depth consideration of matters
or bills referred by the Council. Where so authorized by the Council, select
committees may, as required when exercising its powers and functions, summon
persons concerned to attend before the committee to give evidence or to produce
documents. As soon as a select committee has completed consideration of the
matter or bill referred to it, it reports to the Council and is thereupon dissolved.
The President shall decide the size of every select committee and shall appoint
the chairman, deputy chairman and members thereof, taking into account the
recommendations of the House Committee.
Select Committee to Inquire into Matters about the Agreement
between Mr LEUNG Chun-ying and the Australian firm UGL Limited
The Select Committee was established pursuant to the referral by the Council of a
petition jointly presented by Hon Kenneth LEUNG and Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin
at the Council meeting of 2 November 2016.1 The Committee was not authorized
by the Council to exercise the powers under section 9(1) of the Legislative Council
(Powers and Privileges) Ordinance (Cap. 382) to summon witnesses or order the
production of papers.
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Chairman of the Select
Committee to Inquire into Matters about the
Agreement between Mr LEUNG Chun-ying and the
Australian firm UGL Limited. Hon MA Fung-kwok, Deputy Chairman of the Select
Committee to Inquire into Matters about the
Agreement between Mr LEUNG Chun-ying and the
Australian firm UGL Limited.
1 The Committee was established pursuant to the referral by the Council of a petition presented
under Rule 20(6) of the Rules of Procedure before the provision was amended in December 2017.Chairman Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun
Deputy Chairman Hon MA Fung-kwok
No. of members 11 [Membership list ]
No. of meetings held 5 (closed meetings)
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•Members examined and deliberated on the information available to the
Committee, in a bid to derive therefrom observations and conclusions;
•The Committee had difficulties in obtaining relevant, sufficient and
comprehensive information/evidence for the purposes of its inquiry.
Relevant parties also refused to attend hearing(s) of the Committee, thereby
preventing it from obtaining more information/evidence from such parties;
•The Committee noted that the information available was general in nature.
With the limited amount of relevant/useful information on hand, members
considered that it would not be possible for the Committee to arrive at any
substantiated findings, observations and conclusions as regards the matters
under inquiry in a fair and objective manner;
•Given the above circumstances under which the Committee had been
operating, members found it difficult to further proceed to inquire into the
matters pursuant to its terms of reference and, specifically, to progress to
the fact-finding and deliberative stages. The Committee decided to draw its
work to a close; and
•In accordance with Rule 78(4) of the Rules of Procedure, the Committee
reported to the Council at its meeting of 15 July 2020.
[Report of the Committee ]
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Chapter 4 Redress System
The Legislative Council operates a Redress System to receive and handle complaints
from members of the public who are aggrieved by government actions or policies.
It also deals with public representations on government policies and legislation, as
well as other matters of public concern.
Members take turns, in groups of seven, to be on duty each week to oversee the
Redress System, and to receive and handle representations of and complaints made
by deputations. During their duty week, Members also take turns to undertake
"ward duty" during which they meet with individual members of the public and
provide guidance to staff on the processing of cases.
No. of new cases received 3 8131
No. of cases processed and concluded during the session 3 8932
No. of site visits conducted 3
No. of case conferences held with representatives of the
Government and/or public organizations44
No. of telephone enquiries received 922
No. of views circulated to Duty Roster Members 1 115
1 Among the 3 813 new cases received, 58 were group representations and 3 755 were submitted
by individual members of the public.
2 Among the 3 893 cases concluded, assistance was provided in 2 733 cases (70.2%) while 1 160 cases
(29.8%) were assessed not pursuable as they were either outside the scope of the Redress System,
groundless or incomprehensible, etc.
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1 These were cases which fell outside the scope of the Redress System.Complaints
258
(6.6%)Proposals/views
1 646
(42.3%)
Enquiries
675
(17.3%)
Other cases1
1 113
(28.6%)Requests for
assistance
201
(5.2%)Nature of concluded cases
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provided
146
(3.7%)
Information given/
referrals made
2 545
(65.4%)Cases resolved/
proposals accepted
42
(1.1%)
Cases not
pursued1
1 160
(29.8%)Outcome of concluded cases
1 Cases were assessed not pursuable because they fell outside the scope of the Redress
System, or were considered unreasonable/groundless, or the proposals/requests were
incomprehensible.
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Chapter 4 Redress SystemTransport DepartmentLands Department
Transport and Housing BureauFood and Health Bureau
Labour and Welfare BureauSecurity Bureau
Housing DepartmentEducation Bureau
Hong Kong Police ForceFood and Environmental Hygiene DepartmentNumber of cases
020406080100120140160180Statistical breakdown of concluded cases by nature
in respect of the 10 policy bureaux/government departments
which had the largest number of cases
1 These were cases which fell outside the scope of the Redress System.Legend: Proposals/
viewsEnquiries Complaints Requests for
assistanceOther cases1
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Statistical breakdown of concluded cases by outcome
in respect of the 10 policy bureaux/government departments
which had the largest number of cases
1 Cases were assessed not pursuable because they fell outside the scope of the Redress System, or
were considered unreasonable/groundless, or the proposals/requests were incomprehensible.Transport DepartmentLands Department
Transport and Housing BureauFood and Health Bureau
Labour and Welfare BureauSecurity Bureau
Housing DepartmentEducation Bureau
Hong Kong Police ForceFood and Environmental Hygiene DepartmentNumber of cases
020406080100120140160180
Legend: Information given/
referrals madeAssistance
providedCases resolved/
proposals acceptedCases not pursued1
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Chapter 4 Redress SystemCommon types of cases handled
The following highlights some of the more common types of cases dealt with
under the Redress System.
Policy bureau/
government
departmentTotal
no. of
casesCommon types of cases handled Follow-up
Transport
Department172 •Complaints about bus, minibus and ferry
services, road markings and traffic signs;
and
•Requests for assistance on enhanced
provision of bus services; the service
frequency of a number of bus routes
and green minibus routes; the facilities
provided at bus stops and Cheung Sha
Wan Bus Terminus; the information
provided in the mobile applications of
franchised bus companies; the naming
of several bus stops and bus termini;
enhancement of pedestrian crossing
facilities and traffic facilities such as traffic
lights and pedestrian lights; provision
of parking meters; and review of the
arrangements for driving tests. •The complaints
and requests were
taken up with the
Administration in
the form of written
referral.
Security
Bureau79 •Requests for assistance on review of the
Prison Rules (Cap. 234A) to afford greater
protection to persons in custody who
lodged complaints to outside parties;
legislating for prohibition on face coverings;
enhancing the penalty for vandalism;
surrendering of fugitive offenders; and
formulating enhanced measures to
maintain law and order in Hong Kong; and
•Views on the Prohibition on Face Covering
Regulation (Cap. 241K); the protests relating
to the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal
Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation
(Amendment) Bill 2019; and legislating for
Article 23 of the Basic Law. •The requests were
taken up with the
Administration in
the form of written
referral, while the
views were circulated
to Members for
information and
referred to the
Legislative Council
Subcommittee on
Prohibition on Face
Covering Regulation
as appropriate.
104
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government
departmentTotal
no. of
casesCommon types of cases handled Follow-up
Food and
Health Bureau74 •Requests for assistance on strengthening
the measures for tackling the outbreak of
COVID-19; the requirement of prohibiting
group gatherings; constructing new
hospitals in Ma On Shan and near the
airport for provision of medical services
to address the respective needs of
residents and airline passengers; early
implementation of the mutual recognition
system for health codes of Guangdong,
Hong Kong and Macao; and redeveloping
Choi Hung Road Market for provision of
community facilities such as medical centre,
cultural and leisure facilities; and
•Proposals on site selection for provision
of quarantine facilities; and measures
to address the shortage of medical and
nursing manpower in the public healthcare
system. •The requests and
proposals were
taken up with the
Administration in the
form of written referral
or case conference.
Education
Bureau67 •Complaints about the class suspension
arrangements during the outbreak of
COVID-19; and the ineffective handling
of complaints against the incorporated
management committee of a primary
school;
•Requests for assistance on inclusion of
Peng Chau in the school net of Central and
Western District; enhanced provision of
support for children with special education
needs and children of poor families as well
as measures to support home learning for
cross-boundary students; strengthening
the support services for tertiary students
with autism spectrum disorders; and taking
action against teachers who committed
misconduct; and
•Views on the speech of the Secretary for
Education on the authority of the Permanent
Secretary for Education to withdraw the
approval for the appointment of principals;
introduction of national education in primary
and secondary schools; and implementation
of small class teaching. •The complaints
and requests were
taken up with the
Administration in
the form of written
referral or case
conference, while the
views were circulated
to Members for
information; and
•Policy issues were
referred to the
Legislative Council
Panel on Education
for follow-up.
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Chapter 4 Redress SystemPolicy bureau/
government
departmentTotal
no. of
casesCommon types of cases handled Follow-up
Transport
and Housing
Bureau55 •Requests for assistance on improving
the transport facilities on South Lantau
Island; rationalization of traffic distribution
among three road harbour crossings;
using the Cross Harbour Tunnel and the
Eastern Harbour Crossing for free; issuance
of taxi licences; and introduction of rent
control, vacant property tax and enhanced
measures to curb the speculative activities
in the residential property market; and
•Proposals for offering transport fare
concessions to retirees at the age of 60 or
above; and providing temporary container
homes under flyovers to address the
housing needs of street sleepers and the
needy. •The requests and
proposals were
taken up with the
Administration in the
form of written referral
or case conference.
Significant cases handled
Complaint about the use of adhesive traps for capturing biting midges
A complainant sought assistance from a Member on the use of adhesive traps by
the Leisure and Cultural Services Department ("LCSD") for capturing biting midges
in Lai Chi Kok Park. Expressing grave concern on the cruelty of such traps to insects,
as well as animals such as birds which might be accidentally stuck to the traps, the
complainant called for removal of the traps.
In view of the cruelty of the use of adhesive traps as those traps would cause
insects and animals to suffer from long, slow and agonizing death of starvation,
dehydration and exhaustion, the Member urged for LCSD's prompt follow-up on
the matter. In response, LCSD not only delivered apology but also immediately
removed all the traps from the Park as well as other venues under its management
and undertook not to use such traps again for capturing biting midges. In respect
of the biting midge problem in the Park, LCSD advised that a joint site visit was
conducted with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to identify
potential breeding places of biting midges and the latter's advice was also sought
on the effective control of biting midges. Apart from stepping up the frequency
for routine cleansing, trimming of vegetation and clearance of leaf litters, LCSD
would also carry out other measures such as silting up of sand traps and surface
channels to help control infestation by reducing the number of breeding places
for biting midges.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Provision of temporary car park
A deputation sought Members' assistance on provision of additional car parking
spaces in On Tai Estate and On Tat Estate, Kwun Tong. According to the deputation,
due to the insufficient provision of car parking spaces in the above estates, many
drivers had to park their vehicles illegally on roadsides which might jeopardize the
safety of pedestrians crossing roads as their visibility was blocked.
To follow up on the deputation's concern, Members held two case conferences
with the Transport Department ("TD"). Taking into account Members' views,
TD identified a short-term tenancy site in the vicinity of the above estates for
use as temporary car park, which could provide 150 and 50 car parking spaces
respectively for private cars and light goods vehicles with a view to addressing the
illegal parking problem. It was expected that the temporary car park would come
into operation in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Provision of assistance for prospective tenants of Chun Yeung Estate
A deputation comprising prospective tenants of Chun Yeung Estate sought
Members' assistance on the use of the Estate as quarantine centre. According
to the deputation, since the requisition of their advance allocated public rental
housing units in the Estate as quarantine facilities to help prevent the community
outbreak of COVID-19 in February 2020, the Government had never undertaken
as to when the Estate would be decommissioned as quarantine centre and hence
prospective tenants could move in their units. Since the deferred intake brought
about immense inconvenience to the prospective tenants such as schooling
arrangements for their children and that they had to continue to pay high rent for
private housing, the deputation requested that a concrete timetable for flat intake
and financial relief be provided.
Members held a case conference with the Administration to follow up on
the deputation's concern and request. In response to Members' request, the
Administration undertook that while relevant intake information would be
provided to the prospective tenants by mid-July 2020, the intake formalities
could be completed under two batches in August 2020 and January 2021
respectively. As for the financial relief for the prospective tenants, in addition
to the earlier disbursement of an ex-gratia payment of $6,000 per household,
the Government would grant another ex-gratia payment in the amount of
$6,000 to them under the Anti-epidemic Fund to help them further relieve their
difficulties. The ex-gratia payment would be issued to them through cheques
by post starting from mid-July 2020.
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Chapter 4 Redress SystemImprovement works for a special school
A deputation comprising parents and teaching staff of a special school in Wong
Tai Sin sought Members' assistance in relation to the improvement works for
the school. According to the deputation, due to the prolonged delay of the
Education Bureau ("EDB") in carrying out improvement works for the school upon
its implementation of the New Senior Secondary academic structure, the school
had been encountering immense difficulty in its operation such as insufficient
teaching space for its students who had intellectual disabilities, which impeded
the students' learning.
Members conducted a site visit and held two case conferences with EDB for
follow-up. In response to Members' request, EDB undertook to take follow-up
actions with respect to the deputation's concerns as fast as practicable. In this
respect, EDB got cracking on the improvement works for the school under a minor
internal conversion works programme, such as installing moveable partition walls
on the rooftop of the school for storage so as to vacate the storage space inside the
school building for teaching purpose. Moreover, the long-term seepage problem
of the school was also dealt with to enhance the learning environment for
the students.
Members visit Rhenish Church Grace School to
follow up on a complaint case relating to the
conversion works of the School.
Members exchange views with the teaching staff
of the School in relation to the impact of shortfall
in space and school facilities on student learning.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Members learn of farmers' concerns over
agricultural rehabilitation in Ma Shi Po Village,
Fanling.
Members conduct a visit in relation to a case about
provision of an additional vehicular bridge near
Kwong Fuk Bridge in Tai Po.
Members are briefed by a government official on
the proposed vehicular bridge.
Members visit Kwu Tung to follow up on complaints
relating to the Kwu Tung North New Development
Area Project.
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Chapter 5 Corporate Liaison(Courtesy of the HKSAR Government)
Members of the Panel on Education meet with
Ms Johanna KARANKO (centre), Consul-General
of Finland in Hong Kong.Members and Mr Ulf KRISTERSSON (third from
right), Leader of the Swedish Moderate Party,
in a group photo.Members receive visitors, visiting dignitaries and other parliamentary organizations
to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Members also take part in meetings and
liaison activities to establish and reinforce links with consular officials and local
organizations.
Visiting dignitaries
The President and Members receive visitors and visiting dignitaries referred by
government departments and consuls-general in Hong Kong, as well as other
parliamentary organizations, to brief them on the work of the Legislative Council
and the latest developments in Hong Kong. These visitors include members of
overseas legislatures, political and business leaders, government officials, as well
as prominent people from international organizations and renowned institutions.
During the session, six such meetings were held.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Chapter 5 Corporate LiaisonMr CAO Zhongming (right), Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's
Republic of China to the Kingdom of Belgium,
is greeted by Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
during his visit to the Legislative Council.Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen and
Mr XIONG Bo (right), Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
People's Republic of China to the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam, in a discussion.
Members pose for a photo with
Mrs Mio SUGITA (second from
left), Member of the House of
Representatives and Liberal
Democratic Party of Japan.
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Consular officials, district and charitable organizations, and
public officers/senior government officials
The President hosts luncheons for consular officials and public officers/senior
government officials respectively, to enhance relationship and communication.
In addition, the Legislative Council normally hosts a tea reception each year for
Members and Boards of Directors of six charitable organizations to meet and
discuss issues of mutual concern in a relaxed atmosphere.
Members also exchange views on the work of the Legislative Council as well as
matters of mutual interest with District Council members and Heung Yee Kuk
Councillors, through regular meetings and luncheons. Matters raised at these
meetings which require follow-up actions will be referred to the relevant Panels or
the Public Complaints Office.
During the session, the liaison activities above were not held for observing social
distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chapter 6 Public Engagement
The Legislative Council seeks to engage with the public and enhance public
understanding of its work. A range of education, visitor, and online services are
available to bring up-to-date information of the Council to the public. The Council
has also used social media websites to connect with the public.
Education and visitor services
A wide range of education and visitor services provided for the public in the
Legislative Council Complex are designed to give participants the opportunity to
meet and engage with Members. Members conduct guided tours of the Complex
and participate in education activities held for schools following the tours such
as role-play on the work of the Council and story-telling. Under the Meeting
with Members programme, Members hold discussions with students on topics
relating to the work of the Council and social issues. Members' interaction with
students is further enhanced with the integration of music performance given by
school and youth music groups into the programme. Members also attend mock
Council debates organized by youth organizations in the Complex to share with
participants their experience as legislators. During the session, the face-to-face
activities above were not held under the suspension of some public services and
for observing social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online services
Various types of information of the Legislative Council are provided through the
use of social media websites and mobile application to keep the public abreast
of the latest development of Council business. To enhance the dissemination
of information, the video records of meetings and activities of the Council and
its committees are posted on the YouTube channel , and the relevant photos are
uploaded to the Flickr album for viewing and sharing. The mobile application with
functions such as "Press Release" and "Push Notification" provides the public using
mobile devices a quick access to the most up-to-date information about the Council.
YouTube channel
- No. of video clips uploaded
- No. of views2 866
13 316 960
Flickr
- No. of photos uploaded
- No. of views399
527 340
Mobile application
- Monthly average hits 15 873
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Chapter 7 Administrative Support for the Council
The Legislative Council Commission
The Legislative Council Commission ("the Commission") is a statutory body
established under The Legislative Council Commission Ordinance (Cap. 443).
Chaired by the President of the Legislative Council and comprising 12 other
Members (Cap. 443 states that the Commission may have no more than 13
members, including the Chairman), the Commission exercises managerial and
financial functions in providing, through the Legislative Council Secretariat,
administrative support and services to the Council independent of the
Government. Five committees have been appointed by the Commission to carry
out specific delegated functions. These are: the Committee on Personnel Matters ,
the Committee on Members' Operating Expenses , the Committee on Facilities
and Services , the Committee on the Use of Legislative Council Square and the
Appeals Committee on the Use of Legislative Council Square .
[Report on the Activities of The Legislative Council Commission 2019-2020
tabled in Council]
The Legislative Council Secretariat
Headed by the Secretary General, the Legislative Council Secretariat comprises
10 divisions. The Commission directly appoints Secretariat staff. As at 13 October 2020,
686 posts had been established within the Secretariat. An organization chart of the
Secretariat is in Appendix 4 .
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Appendix 1
Composition of the Legislative Council
Members returned by geographical constituencies
are returned by 5 geographical constituencies.35 Members
@ During the preparation of this Annual Report in November/December 2020, 15 vacancies arose upon Members' resignation
(see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ").@@@
@
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@
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020are returned by 29 functional constituencies.35 MembersMembers returned by functional constituencies(As at 13 October 2020)
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Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020
119Proposed resolutions under Article 73(7) of the Basic Law and
section 7A of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance
(Cap. 484) on appointment of judges Appendix 2
Motions
Subject Result Council meeting date
Resolved that the appointment of the Right
Honourable Lord Jonathan SUMPTION as a judge of
the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal from another
common law jurisdiction pursuant to section 9 of the
Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance (Cap. 484)
be endorsed.
moved by
Chief Secretary for AdministrationPassed 4 December 2019
Resolved that the appointment of the Honourable
Mr Justice Jeremy POON Shiu-chor as the Chief Judge
of the High Court of Hong Kong be endorsed.
moved by
Chief Secretary for AdministrationPassed 4 December 2019
Resolved that the appointment of the Honourable
Mr Justice Andrew CHEUNG Kui-nung as the Chief
Justice of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
pursuant to section 6 of the Hong Kong Court of
Final Appeal Ordinance (Cap. 484) be endorsed.
moved by
Chief Secretary for AdministrationPassed 17 June 2020
120
Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Motions under Article 73(5) and (10) of the Basic Law to summon
persons to produce papers and testify
Subject Result Council meeting date
That, pursuant to Article 73(5) and (10) of the Basic Law
of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of
the People's Republic of China, this Council summons
the Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa CHENG, S.C. and
Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Eric CHAN
Kwok-ki to attend before the Council at its earliest
meeting after the passage of this motion to produce
all relevant papers, books, records or documents and
to testify or give evidence on handling of the matter
of and in relation to the engagement of Ms Teresa
CHENG, after taking the office of the Secretary for
Justice, in or her being concerned with (either directly
or indirectly as principal, agent, director or shadow
director, employee, or otherwise) any other trade,
business, occupation, firm, company (private or public),
chamber of commerce or similar bodies, public body
or private professional practice (in particular relating
to arbitration), and relevant matters.
moved by
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hangNegatived 11 December 2019
That, pursuant to Article 73(5) and (10) of the Basic Law
of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
People's Republic of China, this Council summons the
Commissioner of Police to attend before the Council
at its earliest meeting after the passage of this motion
to produce all relevant papers, books, records or
documents and to testify or give evidence on alleged
use of undue violence by the Police against peaceful
protesters in its handling of the large-scale protests in
Admiralty on 12 June 2019, including the use of tear gas
and bean bag guns, abuse of police power, violation of
the Police General Orders, brutality against the media,
and alleged unauthorized access to the computer
system of the Hospital Authority to obtain information
of the people injured in the aforementioned protests
and arrests of those injured people in public hospitals,
etc., and other relevant matters.
moved by
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki Negatived 18 December 2019
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121122
Appendix 2 Motions1 Including AU Nok-hin and Gary FAN Kwok-wai who ceased to be Members of the Legislative
Council on 17 December 2019.Motion under Article 73(9) of the Basic Law to form an
independent investigation committee to investigate the
charges against the Chief Executive for serious breach of law
and/or dereliction of duty
Subject Result Council meeting date
Whereas not less than one-fourth of all Members of
this Council have jointly initiated this motion charging
the Chief Executive Mrs Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor
with serious breach of law and/or dereliction of duty
(as particularized in the Schedule to this motion), and
whereas the said Mrs Carrie LAM CHENG Yuet-ngor
has refused to resign within a reasonable time, this
Council, in accordance with Article 73(9) of the Basic
Law, hereby gives a mandate to the Chief Justice of the
Court to form and chair an independent investigation
committee to investigate the alleged serious breaches
of law and/or dereliction of duty and report its findings
to this Council.
Jointly initiated by 25 Members 1 and moved by
Hon Alvin YEUNGNegatived 4 December 2019
Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020123Motions under the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges)
Ordinance (Cap. 382) to appoint a select committee to conduct
an inquiry
Subject Result Council meeting date
That this Council appoints a select committee to
inquire into, during the clash between the Police
and members of the public staging a protest outside
the Legislative Council on 12 June 2019, the roles of
the Chief Executive, relevant officials at the rank of
Secretaries and Director of Bureaux and the Police;
the process of classifying the aforesaid protest as a
riot; whether the Police allegedly used excessive
force when handling the protesters who were
holding a peaceful assembly, including whether the
use of arms, other weapons and crowd dispersal
equipment has violated the Police General Orders;
and whether there were a large number of people
who proclaimed themselves as police officers
enforcing the law, assaulting protesters and firing
at the protesters without displaying their police
identification numbers and warrant cards, and
other related matters; and that in the performance
of its duties the committee be authorized under
section 9(2) of the Legislative Council (Powers and
Privileges) Ordinance (Cap. 382) to exercise the
powers conferred by section 9(1) of that Ordinance.
moved by
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kinNegatived 18 December 2019
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Appendix 2 MotionsSubject Result Council meeting date
That this Council appoints a select committee to
inquire into the Police's alleged violation of the
relevant police regulations and abuse of power in its
handling of the protest against the Fugitive Offenders
and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
Legislation (Amendment) Bill which took place on
12 June 2019, including shooting the heads of
protesters without warning, group beating of
protesters with batons, assaulting for no reason
reporters who were performing their duties,
indiscriminate arrests of injured protesters in public
hospitals, refusing to produce warrant cards by
police officers in plain-cloth, the Police Tactical Squad
not displaying the police identification numbers on
their uniforms, and other related matters, and that
in the performance of its duties the committee be
authorized under section 9(2) of the Legislative
Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance (Cap. 382)
to exercise the powers conferred by section 9(1) of
that Ordinance.
moved by
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-hoNegatived 18 December 2019
Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020125Motions under Rule 49B(1) of the Rules of Procedure to relieve
a Member of his duties as a Member of the Legislative Council
under Article 79(6) of the Basic Law
Subject Result Council meeting date
That whereas the Honourable Tanya CHAN was
convicted on 9 April 2019 in the District Court in the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of two
criminal offences and was sentenced on 10 June 2019
by the District Court to imprisonment for one month
or more (as particularized in the Schedule to this
motion), this Council relieves the Honourable Tanya
CHAN of her duties as a Member of the Legislative
Council.
moved by
Hon WONG Ting-kwongNegatived 11 December 2019
That whereas the Honourable SHIU Ka-chun was
convicted on 9 April 2019 in the District Court in the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of two
criminal offences and was sentenced on 24 April 2019
by the District Court to imprisonment for one month
or more (as particularized in the Schedule to this
motion), this Council relieves the Honourable SHIU
Ka-chun of his duties as a Member of the Legislative
Council.
moved by
Hon WONG Kwok-kinNegatived 11 December 2019
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Appendix 2 MotionsMotions under Rule 49B(1A) of the Rules of Procedure to
censure a Member for misbehaviour/breach of oath under
Article 79(7) of the Basic Law
Subject ResultCouncil
meeting date
That this Council, in accordance with Article 79(7) of
the Basic Law, censures Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu
for misbehaviour and breach of oath under Article
104 of the Basic Law (details as particularized in the
Schedule to this motion).
moved by
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-kiDebate on the
motion was
adjourned, and
the matter stated
in the motion
was referred to an
investigation
committee 1 11 December
2019
That this Council, in accordance with Article 79(7) of
the Basic Law, censures Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu
for misbehaviour (details as particularized in the
Schedule to this motion).
moved by
Hon Claudia MODebate on the
motion was
adjourned, and
the matter stated
in the motion
was referred to an
investigation
committee 111 December
2019
That this Council, in accordance with Article 79(7) of
the Basic Law, censures Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai for
misbehaviour (details as particularized in the Schedule
to this motion).
moved by
Hon YUNG Hoi-yanDebate on the
motion was
adjourned, and
the matter stated
in the motion
was referred to an
investigation
committee 111 December
2019
That this Council, in accordance with Article 79(7)
of the Basic Law, censures Hon LAM Cheuk-ting for
misbehaviour and breach of oath under Article 104
of the Basic Law (details as particularized in the
Schedule to this motion).
moved by
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiuDebate on the
motion was
adjourned, and
the matter stated
in the motion
was referred to an
investigation
committee 111 December
2019
1 The investigation committee had not commenced work by the end of this session.
Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020127Motions under Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure that a debate
or proceedings of committee of the whole Council be adjourned
Subject Result Council meeting date
Motion under Rule 40(1) of the Rules of Procedure
that the debate on the proposed resolution under the
Public Finance Ordinance (Cap. 2) be adjourned
moved by
Hon CHU Hoi-dickNegatived 18 and 25 March 2020
Motion under Rule 40(1) of the Rules of Procedure that
the Second Reading debate on the National Anthem
Bill be adjourned
moved by
Hon Kenneth LEUNGNegatived 27 May 2020
Motion under Rule 54(4) of the Rules of Procedure that the
Second Reading debate on a bill be adjourned and the bill be
referred to a Panel
Subject Result Council meeting date
Motion under Rule 54(4) of the Rules of Procedure
that the Second Reading debate on the Employment
(Amendment) Bill 2019 be adjourned and the Bill be
referred to the Panel on Manpower instead of the House
Committee
moved by
Secretary for Labour and WelfarePassed 8 and 15 January 2020
Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Committees
Members
Finance CommitteeSubcommittees under
Finance Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Committee on Members' InterestsInvestigation committee
Committee on Rules of Procedure
Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents
and Records
House CommitteeEstablishment Subcommittee
Public Works Subcommittee
Investigation Committee established
under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of
Procedure in respect of the motion to
censure Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding
Investigation Committee established
under Rule 49B(2A) of the Rules of
Procedure in respect of the motion to
censure Hon HUI Chi-fung
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*) C (@)
Hon James TO Kun-sun 3 3 3 3 3
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung 3 3
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3 3 (#) 3 C C 3 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan 3 3 3 3 3
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long 3 3 3
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Hon WONG Ting-kwong 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 3
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king 3 3 DC C
Hon CHAN Hak-kan 3 3 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Kin-por C 3 3
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3
Hon WONG Kwok-kin 3 3 3
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee 3 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 DC C 3 3
Hon Claudia MO 3 3 DC 3
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun 3 3 3 3
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin 3 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 3 3 3
Hon WU Chi-wai 3 3 3 3
Hon YIU Si-wing 3 3 3 (#) C 3
Hon MA Fung-kwok 3 3 (#) 3 3 DC
Hon Charles Peter MOK 3 DC 3
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (+) DC (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon CHAN Han-pan 3 3 3
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) DC(+) 3 DC(+) 3 (+)
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen 3 3 (#) 3 C 3 3
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon KWOK Wai-keung 3 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) 3 3 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung 3 3 (#) 3 3
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3 3 3 3
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3 3 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen 3 3
Hon Elizabeth QUAT 3 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong 3 3 3 (#) 3 DC 3
Hon POON Siu-ping 3 3 3 (#) 3
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan 3 3 3 (#) 3
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3 3 C 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan 3 3 3 3
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin 3 3 (^) 3
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3 3 (#) 3 3 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting 3 3 3 3
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding 3 C 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-fai 3 3 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-chun 3 3 3
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing 3 3 3
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan 3 3 3 (#) 3
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Chun-ying DC 3 3 (#) 3
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan 3 3 3 3 3
Hon HUI Chi-fung 3 3 3
Hon LUK Chung-hung 3 3 (#) 3 3 3
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3 3 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai 3 3 3
Hon KWONG Chun-yu 3 3 3
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3 3 3 3
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen 3 3 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020) 3 (+) 3 (#) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Total 57 24 30 5 7 7 7 9 13 57
Changes in membership      
C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
+ (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ")
^ The Member applied for late membership and joined the committee during the session.
@ Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen in his capacity as the President of the Legislative Council is the ex-officio chairman of the Committee on Access to the Legislature's Documents and Records.Appendix 3
Membership of Legislative Council Committees (by Members)
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MembersSubcommittees under House CommitteeParliamentary Liaison Subcommittee
Subcommittee on Members'
Remuneration and Operating Expenses
Reimbursement
Subcommittee to Examine the
Implementation in Hong Kong of
Resolutions of the United Nations
Security Council in relation to Sanctions
Subcommittee on Proposed Senior
Judicial Appointment
Subcommittee on Issues Relating to
Policy on Industrial Buildings
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*)
Hon James TO Kun-sun 3
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung 3
Hon WONG Ting-kwong C 3
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king
Hon CHAN Hak-kan 3
Hon CHAN Kin-por 3
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun 3 C
Hon WONG Kwok-kin
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee 3
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3 3 3
Hon Claudia MO
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 (^)
Hon WU Chi-wai 3
Hon YIU Si-wing 3
Hon MA Fung-kwok
Hon Charles Peter MOK 3 (^) 3
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3
Hon CHAN Han-pan
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) DC (+) C (+)
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen 3
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020)
Hon KWOK Wai-keung
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen C 3
Hon Elizabeth QUAT 3 3
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong 3 3 3
Hon POON Siu-ping
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan 3 3
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+)
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin 3
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (+) 3
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka 3
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020) 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-fai
Hon SHIU Ka-chun 3
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN
Hon CHAN Chun-ying
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (#)
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan 3
Hon HUI Chi-fung 3
Hon LUK Chung-hung
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai
Hon KWONG Chun-yu 3
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3 C
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019)
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+)
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020)
Total 13 7 2 10 14
Changes in membership    
C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
+ (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ")
^ The Member applied for late membership and joined the committee during the session.
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MembersBills CommitteesBills Committee on Broadcasting
and Telecommunications Legislation
(Amendment) Bill 2019
Bills Committee on Discrimination
Legislation (Miscellaneous
Amendments) Bill 2018
Bills Committee on Evidence
(Amendment) Bill 2018
Bills Committee on Fire Safety (Industrial
Buildings) Bill
Bills Committee on Franchised Taxi
Services Bill
Bills Committee on Hotel and
Guesthouse Accommodation
(Amendment) Bill 2018
Bills Committee on Mandatory Provident
Fund Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2019
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*)
Hon James TO Kun-sun 3 3 3
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung 3 (#)
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan 3 3 C
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon WONG Ting-kwong 3 3 3
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king 3
Hon CHAN Hak-kan 3
Hon CHAN Kin-por 3
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun
Hon WONG Kwok-kin
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee 3 3
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3 3 3 3 3
Hon Claudia MO 3
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 3 3
Hon WU Chi-wai 3
Hon YIU Si-wing 3 3 C
Hon MA Fung-kwok 3
Hon Charles Peter MOK 3 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Han-pan DC
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 3
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen C
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020)
Hon KWOK Wai-keung 3 3
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 3
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung 3 3 C
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen
Hon Elizabeth QUAT C DC 3
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong
Hon POON Siu-ping 3
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan 3
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan 3
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 3 3
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka 3
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020)
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting 3
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding 3 3 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-fai 3 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-chun
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan 3 3
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN
Hon CHAN Chun-ying 3 3
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020)
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan 3 C DC
Hon HUI Chi-fung 3 3
Hon LUK Chung-hung 3 3 3
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai 3
Hon KWONG Chun-yu
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3 3
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019)
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+)
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun 3 3
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen C 3 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020)
Total 12 29 11 9 16 10 8
Changes in membership  
C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
+ (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ")Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020131Committees
MembersBills Committees (…continued)Bills Committee on Occupational
Retirement Schemes (Amendment)
Bill 2019
Bills Committee on Pharmacy and
Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2019
Bills Committee on Rating
(Amendment) Bill 2019
Bills Committee on Road Traffic
Legislation (Parking Spaces)
(Amendment) Bill 2019
Bills Committee on Smoking (Public
Health) (Amendment) Bill 2019
Bills Committee on Statute Law
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019
Bills Committee on Waste Disposal
(Charging for Municipal Solid Waste)
(Amendment) Bill 2018
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*)
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung 3
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3 3 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan 3 3 3
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long 3
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung C
Hon WONG Ting-kwong 3 3 3
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king
Hon CHAN Hak-kan 3 3
Hon CHAN Kin-por 3
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun
Hon WONG Kwok-kin
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee 3 (#)
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3 3 3 3
Hon Claudia MO
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin 3 DC
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 C 3 3
Hon WU Chi-wai 3 3
Hon YIU Si-wing 3 3
Hon MA Fung-kwok 3 C
Hon Charles Peter MOK 3 3
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3
Hon CHAN Han-pan 3
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) DC 3 3
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen C 3
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 3
Hon KWOK Wai-keung C 3
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung C 3 3
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3 3
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen 3 3
Hon Elizabeth QUAT DC 3
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong
Hon POON Siu-ping 3
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan 3
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3 3 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan 3 3 3 3
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin 3
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka 3 3 3
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020) 3 3 (#)
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding
Hon SHIU Ka-fai 3 3 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-chun
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing 3
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN 3
Hon CHAN Chun-ying 3 3 3
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan 3 C
Hon HUI Chi-fung 3
Hon LUK Chung-hung 3 3 3
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung 3 (#) 3 3
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai 3 3
Hon KWONG Chun-yu
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3 3
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+)
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun 3 3
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020)
Total 11 4 17 4 33 4 29
Changes in membership   
C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
+ (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ")132
Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020Appendix 3 Membership of Legislative Council Committees (by Members)C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
^ The Member applied for late membership and joined the committee during the session. Committees
MembersSubcommittees on subsidiary legislationSubcommittee on Building (Minor
Works) (Amendment) Regulation 2020
and Building (Planning) (Amendment)
Regulation 2020
Subcommittee on Employees Retraining
Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 4)
Notice 2020
Subcommittee on Two Orders Made
under Section 49(1A) of the Inland
Revenue Ordinance and Gazetted on
4 October 2019
Subcommittee on Pleasure Grounds
(Amendment) Regulation 2020
Subcommittee on Subsidiary Legislation
Relating to the Prevention and Control
of Disease
(Formerly known as Subcommittee on
Twelve Pieces of Subsidiary Legislation
Relating to the Prevention and Control
of Disease and Gazetted Respectively on
27 March, 28 March, 1 April, 28 April,
5 May and 19 May 2020)
Subcommittee on Prohibition on Face
Covering Regulation
Subcommittee on Property
Management Services Ordinance
(Commencement) Notice 2020 and
Property Management Services
(Licensing and Related Matters)
Regulation
Subcommittee on Public Health and
Municipal Services Ordinance (Public
Pleasure Grounds) (Amendment of
Fourth Schedule) (No. 2) Order 2019
Subcommittee on Road Traffic
(Construction and Maintenance of
Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulation 2020
and Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles)
(Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2020
Subcommittee on Travel Industry
Ordinance (Commencement)
Notice 2019
Subcommittee on Subsidiary Legislation
Relating to the Commissioning of the
Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Tunnel and the
Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*)
Hon James TO Kun-sun 3 3
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung 3
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3 3 3 3 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long 3
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon WONG Ting-kwong C 3 3
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king 3 3
Hon CHAN Hak-kan 3
Hon CHAN Kin-por 3
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun 3
Hon WONG Kwok-kin
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3 3
Hon Claudia MO 3
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin 3
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 C 3
Hon WU Chi-wai 3 3
Hon YIU Si-wing 3 3 3 C
Hon MA Fung-kwok 3 3 3
Hon Charles Peter MOK 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3
Hon CHAN Han-pan 3 3 3 C
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung 3 3 3
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) C 3
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen 3 3
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3
Hon KWOK Wai-keung 3 3 3
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung 3 3 3
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen 3
Hon Elizabeth QUAT 3 3 3
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong
Hon POON Siu-ping 3 3 3
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan 3
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3 3 3 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan 3
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 3
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin 3
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3 3
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka 3
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020) 3
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting 3
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding 3 3 C 3
Hon SHIU Ka-fai 3 3 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-chun 3
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing 3 3 3
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan 3 DC
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN 3
Hon CHAN Chun-ying 3 3 3
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan
Hon HUI Chi-fung 3
Hon LUK Chung-hung 3 C 3 3 3 3
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3 C 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung 3 (#) 3
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai 3
Hon KWONG Chun-yu 3 (^)
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3 3
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 3
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun 3 C 3 3 3
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen C 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020) C 3
Total 4 6 7 4 12 59 6 7 6 10 8
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MembersPanels Panel on Administration of Justice and
Legal Services
Panel on Commerce and Industry
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Panel on Development
Panel on Economic Development
Panel on Education
Panel on Environmental Affairs
Panel on Financial Affairs
Panel on Food Safety and Environmental
Hygiene
Panel on Health Services
Panel on Home Affairs
Panel on Housing
Panel on Information Technology and
Broadcasting
Panel on Manpower
Panel on Public Service
Panel on Security
Panel on Transport
Panel on Welfare Services
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*)
Hon James TO Kun-sun 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung 3 3 3 3
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) C 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon WONG Ting-kwong 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon CHAN Hak-kan 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) C 3
Hon CHAN Kin-por 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun C 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3
Hon WONG Kwok-kin 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee 3 3 3 3 C 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Claudia MO 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 (^) 3 3
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin 3 3 (#) 3 3 DC 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 C
Hon WU Chi-wai 3 3 3 DC 3 3 3 3
Hon YIU Si-wing 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 3
Hon MA Fung-kwok 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#)
Hon Charles Peter MOK 3 3 3 3 3 C 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) DC (+^) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon CHAN Han-pan 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 DC
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung 3 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) DC(+) 3 (+)
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon KWOK Wai-keung 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 C 3 3
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020) DC(+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 C 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3 (#) 3 3 3 DC 3 3 (^) 3 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen 3 3 DC 3 3 3
Hon Elizabeth QUAT 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 DC 3 (#^) 3 3 3 (#)
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Hon POON Siu-ping 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 DC 3 3 3
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 C 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#)
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan 3 3 3 C 3 3 3
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 (+) DC(+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin 3 3 3 3 DC 3 3 (^) 3 3
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) DC (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka 3 C 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#)
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3 3 3 3 3 C 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Hon SHIU Ka-fai 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-chun 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 DC
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 C 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 (#^) 3 (#) DC 3 (#)
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Chun-ying 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan 3 3 (#) C 3 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Hon HUI Chi-fung 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon LUK Chung-hung 3 DC 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 (^) 3 3 3
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) C 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung 3 (#) DC 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 (#)
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hon KWONG Chun-yu 3 3 3 3 3 C
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3 3 3 3 3 3 (^) 3 3 3
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) DC (+) 3 (+) 3 (+) 3 (+)
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun 3 3 3 (#) 3 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) C 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#)
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen 3 (#) C 3 (#) 3 3 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 3 3 3 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020) 3 (#) 3 (+) 3 (#) 3 (+) 3 (#) 3 (+) DC(+) 3 (#) 3 (+) 3 (#) 3 (#) 3 (#)
Total 31 16 37 29 24 33 13 17 20 18 25 28 15 19 15 43 28 14
Changes in membership                  
C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
+ (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ")
^ The Member applied for late membership and joined the committee during the session.134
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MembersSubcommittees of PanelsPanel on Commerce and Industry and
Panel on Health Services
Joint Subcommittee on Issues Relating
to the Regulation of Devices and
Development of the Beauty Industry
Panel on Development and Panel on
Home Affairs
Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the
Implementation of the West Kowloon
Cultural District Project
Panel on Development and Panel on
Home Affairs
Joint Subcommittee to Follow Up
Issues Relating to the Redevelopment,
Maintenance and Management of
Aged Buildings
Panel on Education
Subcommittee to Study the
Development of Textbooks and Teaching
Materials for Kindergartens, Primary and
Secondary Schools
Panel on Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee to Study Issues Relating
to the Development of Electric Vehicles
Panel on Health Services and Panel on
Welfare Services
Joint Subcommittee on Long-term
Care Policy
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*)
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung 3 3
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3 3 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan C 3 (#) 3 3
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long 3 3
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung 3 C
Hon WONG Ting-kwong 3
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king 3
Hon CHAN Hak-kan C
Hon CHAN Kin-por
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun 3
Hon WONG Kwok-kin
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee 3
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3
Hon Claudia MO 3 3
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin 3 (#)
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 3 3
Hon WU Chi-wai
Hon YIU Si-wing
Hon MA Fung-kwok 3 3
Hon Charles Peter MOK 3
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3 (+)
Hon CHAN Han-pan 3 3
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung 3
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen 3 3
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3
Hon KWOK Wai-keung DC
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020)
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3 C
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3 3 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen 3
Hon Elizabeth QUAT DC 3 3 3
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong
Hon POON Siu-ping
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan 3
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020)
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin 3
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3 3
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka DC 3
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3 3 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020) 3 (#)
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting 3
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding 3
Hon SHIU Ka-fai 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-chun 3 3
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing 3 3
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan 3
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN 3
Hon CHAN Chun-ying 3
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3(+) 3
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan 3 3
Hon HUI Chi-fung 3 3
Hon LUK Chung-hung 3
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3(^) C 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai 3
Hon KWONG Chun-yu 3 3
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019)
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019)
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun 3 3 3
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen 3 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020)
Total 11 16 14 27 9 10
Changes in membership   
C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
+ (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ")
^ The Member applied for late membership and joined the committee during the session.(continued…) Legislative Council Annual Report 2019-2020135C = Chairman DC = Deputy Chairman 3= Member
* Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, President of the Legislative Council, presides over Council meetings and is not a member of any committees.
# The Member resigned from the committee during the session.
+ (see " Members of the Sixth Legislative Council ")Committees
MembersSubcommittees of Panels (…continued)Select
committeesPanel on Health Services
Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the
Development of Chinese Medicine
Panel on Health Services
Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the
Support for Cancer Patients
Panel on Housing
Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues
Related to Inadequate Housing and
Relevant Housing Policies
Panel on Transport
Subcommittee on Matters Relating to
Railways
Panel on Transport
Subcommittee on Hillside Escalator
Links and Elevator Systems
Select Committee to Inquire into
Matters about the Agreement
between Mr LEUNG Chun-ying and the
Australian firm UGL Limited
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (*)
Hon James TO Kun-sun 3
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung 3
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him 3 3 3
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan 3 3
Prof Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long 3 3
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon WONG Ting-kwong 3(#)
Hon Starry LEE Wai-king
Hon CHAN Hak-kan
Hon CHAN Kin-por
Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun 3 3
Hon WONG Kwok-kin 3
Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee 3 3 3 3
Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun 3 3 C
Hon Claudia MO 3
Hon Michael TIEN Puk-sun 3
Hon Steven HO Chun-yin 3
Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming 3 3
Hon WU Chi-wai
Hon YIU Si-wing 3
Hon MA Fung-kwok DC
Hon Charles Peter MOK
Hon CHAN Chi-chuen (up to 30 Sep 2020)
Hon CHAN Han-pan C 3 3 DC C
Hon LEUNG Che-cheung 3 3
Hon Kenneth LEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3
Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen 3
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 3
Hon KWOK Wai-keung 3
Hon Dennis KWOK Wing-hang (up to 29 Jul 2020)
Hon Christopher CHEUNG Wah-fung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung 3 3
Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan 3 3 3
Hon IP Kin-yuen
Hon Elizabeth QUAT 3 DC
Hon Martin LIAO Cheung-kong
Hon POON Siu-ping 3 3
Dr Hon CHIANG Lai-wan C
Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok 3
Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan
Hon Alvin YEUNG (up to 29 Jul 2020) 3 3
Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin DC 3 3
Hon CHU Hoi-dick (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3 3 3
Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka
Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu 3 3
Hon HO Kai-ming (up to 31 May 2020) 3(#) 3(#)
Hon LAM Cheuk-ting 3 3 3
Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding
Hon SHIU Ka-fai 3 3 3
Hon SHIU Ka-chun 3 3
Hon Wilson OR Chong-shing 3 3 3
Hon YUNG Hoi-yan 3
Dr Hon Pierre CHAN 3 3
Hon CHAN Chun-ying
Hon Tanya CHAN (up to 30 Sep 2020) 3
Hon CHEUNG Kwok-kwan 3
Hon HUI Chi-fung
Hon LUK Chung-hung C
Hon LAU Kwok-fan 3
Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung
Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai 3 3
Hon KWONG Chun-yu 3
Hon Jeremy TAM Man-ho 3 3 3
Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3(+) 3(+)
Hon AU Nok-hin (up to 16 Dec 2019) 3(+) DC(+)
Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun C
Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen 3 3
Hon CHAN Hoi-yan (up to 17 Sep 2020) DC 3 3
Total 11 12 20 24 11 11
Changes in membership   Council Business
Division 4Council Business
Division 3Council Business
Division 2Council Business
Division 1The Legislative Council
Commission
Complaints and
Resources
Management
DivisionSecretary General
Mr Kenneth CHEN
Assistant Secretary General 4
Mr Matthew LOO
Council Secretaries
Miss Katherine CHAN
Ms Peggy CHUNG
Ms Lauren LI
Ms Jacqueline LAW
Miss Rachel WONG
Miss Carol WONGSenior Council Secretaries
Ms Macy NG
Ms Angela CHU
Mr Ambrose LEUNG
Ms Shirley TAM
Ms Mina CHAN
Miss Mandy NG
Ms Maggie CHUNGChief Council Secretaries
Mr Colin CHUI
Ms Sophie LAU
Mr Lemuel WOO
Ms Shirley CHAN
Ms Angel WONGAssistant Secretary General 3
Ms Dora WAI
Senior Council Secretaries
Miss Lolita SHEK
Miss Wylie HO
Ms Judy TING
Mr Ken WOO
Miss Lilian MOK
Ms Ivy NGAI
Miss Ida LAIChief Council Secretaries
Mr Arthur LEUNG
Mr Thomas WONG
Ms Jessica CHANAssistant Secretary General 2
Miss Flora TAI
Council Secretaries
Ms Priscilla LAU
Mr Roger CHUNG
Mr Dennis HO
Miss Michelle TANG
Mr Clement HAU
Mr Ronald LAUSenior Council Secretaries
Ms Catherina YU
Ms Rita LAI
Ms Jasmine TAM
Ms Wendy LO
Mr Richard WONG
Miss Kay CHU
Miss Connie AU
Ms Gloria TSANGChief Council Secretaries
Miss Betty MA
Ms Joanne MAK
Ms Alice LEUNG
Ms Maisie LAM
Miss Josephine SO
Ms Wendy JANAssistant Secretary General 1
Ms Anita SIT
Senior Council Secretaries
Ms Connie HO
Mr Joey LO
Mr Fred PANG
Miss Sharon LO
Mr Hugo CHIU
Ms Ada LAU
Mr Raymond CHOW
Miss Rita YUNG
Mr Jason KONG
Ms Mandy LI
Council Secretaries
Ms Anki NG
Miss Judy YEE
Mr Keith WONG
Mr Terence LAM
Mr Patrick CHOI
Miss Bowie LAMChief Council Secretaries
Ms Connie SZETO
Mr Derek LO
Mr Desmond LAM
Ms Angel SHEK
Mr Daniel SIN
Ms Doris LOPrincipal Council Secretary 1
Ms Amy YU
Chief Council Secretaries
Miss Erin TSANG
Miss Cindy HO
Accountant
Miss Roxanna LO
Council Secretaries
Ms Rebecca LEE
Miss Karen LAI
Miss Iris SHEK
Ms Maggie LAU
Miss Wincy LO
Miss Cindy FUNG
Miss Jacqueline FONG
Miss Crystal LEUNG
Miss Dora SUM
Deputy Accountants
Ms Connie CHAN
Mr Simon CHEUNG
Ms Teresa HO
Ms Erica NGSenior Council Secretaries
Miss Erica WONG
Ms Yvonne YU
Ms Joyce KAN
Miss Amanda LEUNG
Ms Anthea TSE
Mr Raymond SZETO
Mr Kelvin WONG
Senior Deputy Accountant
Ms Louisa SOODeputy Secretary General
Miss Odelia LEUNGAppendix 4
Organization Chart of
the Legislative Council Secretariat
Council Secretaries
Mr Vincent CHAN
Mr Thomas CHANLegal Service
DivisionAdministration
DivisionInformation
Services
DivisionPublic Information
DivisionTranslation and
Interpretation
DivisionLegal Adviser
Ms Connie FUNG
Senior Assistant Legal
Advisers
Mr Timothy TSO
Mr Bonny LOO
Ms Clara TAM
Assistant Legal Advisers
Ms Wendy KAN
Miss Evelyn LEE
Ms Vanessa CHENG
Miss Rachel DAI
Miss Joyce CHAN
Mr Alvin CHUI
Mr Cliff IP
Mr Mark LAMPrincipal Council Secretary 2
Ms Miranda HON
Chief Council Secretary
Ms Sharon CHUNG
Chief Security Officer
Mr Sonny CHOW
Chief Information
Technology Officer
Mr Ian LEONG
Council Secretaries
Ms Kathy SHEK
Mr Ivan CHEUNG
Mr Ryan SUEN
Security Officers
Mr Daniel LIU
Mr Peter CHAN
Mr Daniel LAUSenior Council Secretaries
Mr Jove CHAN
Mr Boris LAM
Mr Thomas LAI
Senior Information
Technology Officers
Mr KWAN Kong-cheong
Mr Alan LEE
Ms Shirley LEE
Mr Marcus LAM
Mr Kenneth LAU
Mr Hosan LEE
Senior Security Officer
Mr Francis CHANHead (Information Services)
Ms Elyssa WONG
Chief Council Researchers
Ms Vicky LEE
Mr Michael YU
Mr Kari CHU
Miss Tiffany NG
Chief Archivist
Miss Sarah CHOY
Council Researchers
Miss Samantha LAU
Mr Gary NG
Mr Kent CHUNG
Mr Charlie LAM
Mr Sunny LAM
Ms Jennifer LO
Mr Dickson CHUNG
Librarians
Mr Patrick NG
Ms Cindy KONG
Archivists
Mr WAN Wai-kwok
Ms Jeannette MASenior Council Researchers
Ms Ivy CHENG
Mr YU Chun-ho
Mr CHEUNG Chi-fai
Mr LEUNG Chi-kit
Ms Germaine LAU
Ms Denise CHEUNG
Senior Librarian
Mr CHEUNG Wai-fungHead (Public Information)
Ms Hallie CHAN
Chief Public Information
Officer
Ms Emily PANG
Public Information Officers
Ms Cammy FONG
Ms Gabrielle CHENG
Mr HO Chu-hei
Mr WONG Wai-hang
Mr Steve LEE
Mr Jaco WONG
Mr Peter SO
Ms LAI Hiu-ying
Mr Kevin TAMSenior Public Information
Officers
Mr Bosco CHAN
Ms Brenda YEUNG
Miss Tania TANG
Ms Gary CHAN
Miss Isabella CHEUNGHead (Translation and
Interpretation)
Mr Kenneth WONG
Chief Translation Officers
Miss Lucie CHAU
Ms Tamus HON
Miss Tammy LEUNG
Miss Margaret LI
Mr George LO
Miss Rebecca LOUIE
Senior Translation Officers
Ms Pollyanna CHUNG
Mrs Suzanne LI
Miss Vivian LEE
Ms Gloria MA
Ms Winnie CHAN
Ms Eva LAN
Ms Mandy LAM
Ms Vivian TAM
Ms Alice AU
Ms Alice WOO
Miss Ausilia LEE
Miss Jane LEE
Miss Phoebe CHAN
Ms Beatrice CHANG
Mr Richard CHU
Ms Dorothy CHAN
Miss Amy CHANG
Ms Cynthia CHAN
Mr WONG Wing-kin
Ms Candy LAM
Mr Ray LEUNG
Miss Cannis NG
Mr Raymond HO
Miss Margaret CHAN
Mr Ken WU
Miss Carol HO
Mr Ian CHENG
Ms Shera IU
Mr Kevin PAN
Ms NG Wai-yu
Ms Tiffany TSANG(As at 13 October 2020)
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