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FCO official and RC to attend talks in Hanoi
During his visit to Hong Kong earlier this month, the Prime Minister, Mr John Major, announced that, following his meeting in Bangkok with his Vietnamese counterpart Vo Van Kiet, he would be sending a Foreign Office official to Hanoi to discuss the Vietnamese migrant (VM) problem with the Vietnamese authorities in advance of the visit to Vietnam in April of Foreign Office Minister, Mr Jeremy Hanley.
In response to press enquiries, a Government spokesman confirmed today (Tuesday) that Mr David Dain, an assistant under-secretary in the Foreign Office would be holding talks on VM matters in Hanoi tomorrow. The Refugee Coordinator, Mr Brian Bresnihan, will also attend the talks.
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Recommendations on LegCo members' remuneration accepted
The Commission on Remuneration for members of the Legislative Council has completed its consideration of the report of the LegCo Subcommittee on Review of Allowances for Members of the Legislative Council and other comments made by members relating to their remuneration.
The Commission has accepted most of the Subcommittee's recommendations and has proposed some modifications to the existing remuneration package for members.
"These have been fully accepted by the Government," a government spokesman said today (Tuesday).
"The Commission's conclusions are well-balanced and sensible. We will seek the approval of the Finance Committee next month to implement those proposals which have financial implications," he added.
The recommendations of the Commission include:
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.