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Three bills were introduced for first and second readings. They were the Internationally Protected Persons and Taking of Hostages Bill, the Industrial Training (Clothing Industry) (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 1994 and the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Corporation Bill, which was a Private Member's bill proposed by Dr the Hon Peter Wong. Debates on them were adjourned.
Debates on five bills were resumed. Of them, the Employment (Amendment) Bill 1994 passed through Committee Stage with amendments but was withdrawn by the Administration; the Employees Retraining (Amendment) Bill 1994 and the Corrupt and Illegal Practices (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 1994 passed the third reading. without amendments; while the Sewage Services Bill and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill were passed with amendments.
The Administration tabled 10 Sessional Papers to the Council during the sitting.
Members asked a total of 18 questions, six of which required oral answers.
End/Wednesday, December 14, 1994