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Responses on the Consultation Paper on Legal Services
Following is a question by the Hon Jimmy McGregor and a reply by the Attorney General, the Hon Jeremy Mathews, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
The Attorney General informed the Hong Kong Democratic Foundation at a recent meeting that he expected to receive all the relevant responses on the Consultation Paper on Legal Services, and to have them collated, by the end of this year. In this regard, will the Government inform this Council when the Government expects to present any legislation that is necessary in this matter to this Council for consideration?
Reply:
Mr President,
The consultation exercise is still in progress. When that exercise is completed, the Administration will have to evaluate all the responses from the community and decide whether any changes in respect of legal services are needed. Only after that decision is made will we know whether legislation is required. I hope however that, if it is needed, the legislation will be introduced some time in 1996.
End/Wednesday, July 19, 1995