TNAG-1863-FCO40-2643-Future-of-Hong-Kong-Basic-Law-1989 — Page 140

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in the deliberations without the right to vote.

Officials

may be required to provide, orally or in writing, any information concerning matters which are the responsibility of the government subject to the provisions of Art. 48(11)."

Priority of government business

(iii) Add a new second para. to

Art. 73:

"Bills may also be presented, and any bill may be amended, on behalf of the CE on the proposal of an official designated by the Government of

the Hong Kong SAR.

Bills so

presented shall have priority on the agenda of the Legislative Council as requested by the Chief Executive."

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