TNAG-1220-FCO40-1530-Democratic-representation-and-reform-in-Hong-Kong-1983 — Page 147

Title

Reference

(ii) Circular memo (79)

in CO 15/1136/53 II

Summary of Undertakings

Substantial amendments to be proposed at the committee stage of a bill, which affect in a significant way the policy of the legislation as opposed merely to improving the method of implementation, should be referred to the Chief Secretary to decide whether the prior approval of the Executive Council should be sought

thers

0. Chinese speeches in

Hansard

Members's absences from Hong Kong

2. Headings to questions

Precedence and seating arrangement

Letter of 25.5.77 from the CS to Hon. Sir S.Y. CHUNG

D.C. of C's letter of 30.5.75 to the Administrative Secretary

Letter of 29.6.77 from CS in reply to Hon. O.V. CHEUNG's letter of 27.6.77

Letter of 27.9.82 from CS to Hon. R.H. Lobo

Speeches delivered in LegCo in Chinese are to be recorded in both English and Chinese in Hansard.

UMELCO will send Councils Branch one copy of notification forms by Members on each planned departure overseas. Councils Branch should be notified of changes in the dates as soon as they are known.

No heading to a question should be given until after it is answered.

Precedence in the Legislative Council below the ex-officio group should be by length of service without distinction between Official and Unofficial Members, provided always that the most senior Unofficial Member takes.procedence over the most senior Official Member.

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