TNAG-1365-FCO40-1811-Hong-Kong-Legislative-Council-(Powers-and-Privileges)-Bill-1-1985 — Page 153

Sir,

Speech by the Chief Secretary

in the Legislative Council

on 15 May 1985

15

Mr Lattice

PA (Paves & Privs)

I move

that the Legislative

Council

(Powers and Privileges) Bill 1985 be read a

second time.

2

The primary purpose of the Bill is

make provision for the powers and privileges of

the Legislative Council, its Members and

officers. Whilst the Bill will have the effect

of granting powers, privileges and immunities to

individual members personally, its objective is

to enable Members to discharge their functions

properly, without fear or favour, and

and to uphold

the dignity of the legislature.

3

Traditionally, the main privileges

enjoyed by Members of Parliament in Westminster

are

as follows.

HKCK alll

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RECEIVED IN REGISTRY

30 MAY 1985

SK OFFICER

PA

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RACISTAY

Action Taken

ISH

Ch.