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Joint Liaison Group to hold expert talks

The Sino-British Joint Liaison Group will hold their first round of expert talks on March 30 in Beijing to discuss the preparation for Hong Kong's transitional Budget and related matters.

The Chinese team will be led by Mr Chen Zuo'er, Chinese Representative on the Sino-British Joint Liaison Group. The British team will be led by Mr Donald Tsang, Secretary for the Treasury of the Hong Kong Government. They will be assisted by experts.

End/Wednesday, March 29, 1995

Agreement on Airport Bill reached with China

In response to media enquiries on the Airport Bill, a Government spokesman said today (Wednesday): "Agreement has been reached with the Chinese side on the Airport Bill.

"The Government is now proceeding with the drafting of the Blue Bill, in line with the amendments agreed with the Chinese side and taking into account views of the members of the Legislative Council, the Airport Consultative Committee and members of the public.

"We will introduce the Blue Bill into the Legislative Council once it is ready, hopefully in early May."

End/Wednesday, March 29, 1995

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