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Motion on immigration policy passed
A motion calling on the Government to review the immigration policy on the entry of spouses and children of Hong Kong residents from China, so as to reduce the social problems arising from split families, was passed at the Legislative Council sitting this (Wednesday) afternoon.
After members debated on the motion proposed by Hon Elsie Tu, the Secretary for Security, Mr Peter Lai, replied for the Government.
Another motion on public rental housing was also passed with amendments. The motion was moved by Hon Andrew Wong with amendments proposed by Hon Frederick Fung and Hon Lau Wah-sum.
The Secretary for Housing, Mr Dominic Wong, replied for the Government after members spoke on the motion.
During the sitting, the Human Organ Transplant Bill was passed with amendments.
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Second reading debate was resumed on a private member's bill proposed by the Hon Michael Ho the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 1993. After members spoke on the bill, the Secretary for Security, Mr Peter Lai, and the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Michael Leung, replied on behalf of the Government. The bill was finally vetoed by a vote of 28 to 21.
In addition, four bills were introduced for first and second readings. Debates on them were adjourned. They were the Legal Aid Services Council Bill, the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles (Amendment) Bill 1995, the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 1995 and the Banking (Amendment) Bill 1995.
End/Wednesday, February 22, 1995