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Legislative Council
Annual Report 1999-2000
Legislative Council
Legislative Council Building8 Jackson Road, Central, Hong KongTelephone: 2869 9399Fax: 2845 2444
A Chinese version of this Report is available1 C O N T E N T S
PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD
GROUP PHOTO OF MEMBERSMAJOR EVENTS IN PICTURESCHAPTER 1
The Legislative Council
Functions of the Legislative Council
Composition and Membership
CHAPTER 2
Legislative Council Meetings
Tabling of Subsidiary Legislation and Other PapersQuestionsStatementsBillsMotions and DebatesPolicy Address DebateBudget DebateChief Executive’s Question and Answer Sessions
CHAPTER 3
Committees
Finance CommitteePublic Accounts CommitteeCommittee on Members’ InterestsHouse Committee - Subcommittees of the House CommitteeCommittee on Rules of ProcedureBills Committees and Subcommittees on Subsidiary LegislationPanels2CHAPTER 4
Redress System
Analysis of Significant Cases Dealt With
CHAPTER 5
Liaison
Parliamentary Liaison Group
Lunches with Consuls GeneralContact with District CouncilsOverseas Visits by MembersVisitors
CHAPTER 6
Support Services for Members
The Legislative Council CommissionThe Legislative Council Secretariat3A P P E N D I C E S
APPENDIX 1
Composition of the Legislative Council
APPENDIX 2
Members’ Biographies
APPENDIX 3
3A - Bills Passed
3B - Bills the Pro ceedings of which could not be Completed
APPENDIX 4
Motion Debates Held
APPENDIX 5
Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels and Subcommittees
APPENDIX 6
Redress Information System: Nature and Outcome of Cases Completed between 1 October 1999 and
30 September 2000
APPENDIX 7
Redress Information System: Annual Statistics Report between 1 October 1999 and 30 September2000
APPENDIX 8
Visitors
APPENDIX 9
The Legislative Council Commission and its Committees
APPENDIX 10
Organization of the Legislative Council Secretariat4P R E S I D E N T ’ S F O R E W O R D
The first Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region successfully
accomplished its historic mission of laying a solid foundation for the legislature despite its relativelyshort term of two years. During the 1999-2000 session, the Council completed the enactment of alarge number of laws that are essential to the comprehensive development of the SpecialAdministrative Region.
The Government introduced 32 bills into the Council in the last six months of its term of
office. The legislative process which includes detailed scrutiny of these bills by Bills Committeeimposed a heavy workload on Members, especially during the last few months. The last LegislativeCouncil meeting lasted for three days, an aggregate total of 35 hours, during which 21 bills and sixmotions were debated and passed with or without amendments. I commend Members on theirdedication in performing their duties faithfully and persistently throughout this long meeting.
Another meeting that I would like to mention is the one held on 23 February 2000.
Lasting non-stop for 15½ hours, it was the longest single-day meeting in the 1999-2000 session. Inthe meeting, the Council spent almost 8½ hours on the Second Reading debate, Committee stage andThird Reading of the Mass Transit Railway Bill, which sought to provide a legal framework for theprivatization of the Mass Transit Railway Corporation.
I have always believed that overnight meetings, which put undue stress on Members and
upset their schedules as well as those of other committees, should be avoided as far as possible.Following this long meeting, I decided that in future, when I foresee a meeting could not beconcluded by about midnight, I would suspend the meeting at around 10 pm and resume at 9:30 am5the following day.
Fifty-one bills were presented to the Council for scrutiny in the session. Together with
the 57 bills carried forward from the 1998-99 session, the total number of b ills requiring Members'
approval was 108. Members set up 33 new b ills committees, in addition to the 27 already formed,
to handle the heavy task. Through Members’ conscientiousness and efficiency, 93 of these billswere eventually passed, mostly with amendments. The more important bills passed included theMass Transit Railway Bill, the Broadcasting Bill, the Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 1999,
the Trade Marks Bill and the Urban Renewal Authority Bill, all of which were bills seeking toimplement new policy initiatives in their respective policy areas.
I am pleased to see the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Bill 2000, introduced by Dr
Hon LEONG Che-hung, become the first Members' b ill relating to Government policy to have
obtained the written consent of the Chief Executive for introduction to the Council. Although timedid not permit the legislative process for this bill to be completed, its su ccessful introduction was a
great encouragement to Members.
Three hundred and three items of subsidiary legislation were tabled in the Council during
the session. Of these, 287 continued to have effect without amendments. Three items wereamended and another three repealed by resolution of the Council. During the same period, theGovernment proposed 31 motions in regard to subsidiary legislation which require the Council'sapproval by resolution. All were passed without amendments.
I made 194 rulings on Members' proposed b ills and motions, and Members' proposed
amendments to bills and motions during the session. The making of such rulings remained the most6demanding task of my office. As promised on the day I was elected President of the Council, I have
striven to perform my duties as prescribed in the Basic Law and in accordance with the Rules ofProcedure without fear and favour.
It has been a great honour for me to have been elected to preside over the first Legislative
Council of the Special Administrative Region. I thank Members for their confidence in me, and fortheir co-operation over the past two years. I would like in particular to express my gratitude to DrHon LEONG Che-hung, President's Deputy, for his unfa iling s upport and assistance.
It is with regret that I note six of our colleagues, including Dr LEONG, w ill not be running
for a seat in the next election. Among them they shared nearly 50 years of Council experience, andtheir departure is a loss to the legislature.
I would also like to record my gratitude to the staff of the Legislative Council Secretariat,
whose professionalism and conscientiousness have always impressed me.
The second Legislative Council, which will have more directly elected Members and a term
of four years, will mark another significant step in the political development of Hong Kong. I amconfident that the Members will carry forward the spirit of serving the best interest of the people ofHong Kong.7C H A P T E R 1 THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) stipulates that the
HKSAR shall be vested with legislative power and the Legislative Council (LegCo) shall be thelegislature of the Region.
FUNCTIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
As provided for in Article 73 of the Basic Law, the LegCo of the HKSAR exercises the followingpowers and functions:1. To enact, amend or repeal laws in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law and legal
procedures;
2. To examine and approve budgets introduced by the Government;3. To approve taxation and public expenditure;4. To receive and debate the policy addresses of the Chief Executive;5. To raise questions on the work of the Government;6. To debate any issue concerning public interests;7. To endorse the appointment and removal of the judges of the Court of Final Appeal and the
Chief Judge of the High Court;
8. To receive and handle complaints from Hong Kong residents;9. If a motion initiated jointly by one-fourth of all the Members of the LegCo charges the Chief
Executive with serious breach of law or dereliction of duty and if he or she refuses to resign,the Council may, after passing a motion for investigation, give a mandate to the Chief Justiceof the Court of Final Appeal to form and chair an independent investigation committee. The8committee shall be responsible for carrying out the investigation and reporting its findings to
the Council. If the committee considers the evidence sufficient to substantiate such charges,the Council may pass a motion of impeachment by a two-thirds majority of all its Membersand report it to the Central People’s Government for decision; and
10. To summon, as required when exercising the above-mentioned powers and functions, persons
concerned to testify or give evidence.
COMPOSITION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
According to the Basic Law, the LegCo of the HKSAR is to be constituted by election and shall becomposed of Chinese citizens who are permanent residents of Hong Kong with no right of abode inany foreign country. However, permanent residents of the Region who are not of Chinesenationality or who have the right of abode in foreign countries may also be elected Members of theLegCo of the Region, provided that the proportion of such Members does not exceed 20 percent ofthe total membership of the Council. The method for its formation is to be specified in the light of theactual situation in the HKSAR and in accordance with the principle of gradual and orderly progress.
In accordance with the Basic Law and the Legislative Council Ordinance, the first term of office of
the LegCo of the HKSAR is two years. The subsequent terms of office of the LegCo will be fouryears.
There are 60 Members in the first term, comprising 20 Members returned by geographical
constituencies through direct election, 30 Members returned by functional constituencies, whichrepresent different sectors of the community, and 10 Members elected by an Election Committeecomprising 800 elected representatives of the community. The President of the Council is elected9by and from among Members of the LegCo.
The composition and biographies of Members who served on the LegCo in 1999-2000 are in
Appendices 1 and 2 respectively.10C H A P T E R 2 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS
Meetings of the Legislative Council are open to the public. They may be conducted in either
Cantonese, Putonghua or English, with simultaneous interpretation provided. The proceedings ofthe meetings of the Council are broadcast live and are reported by the mass media. They are alsorecorded verbatim in the Official Record of Proceedings of the Meetings of the Council.
The business transacted at a regular Council meeting mainly comprises the tabling of subsidiary
legislation and other papers and reports; asking of questions for replies by the Government; theconsideration of bills; and debates on motions. During the period from October 1999 to June 2000,
the Council held 35 meetings and sat for more than 291 hours.
TABLING OF SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION AND OTHER PAPERS
Subsidiary legislation made by the relevant authorities is tabled in the Council for Members' scrutinyafter its publication in the Gazette. Members and public officers may address the Council on thesubsidiary legislation tabled and may, through the moving of motions in Council within a prescribedtime limit, resolve to amend or repeal it where the Council considers appropriate. The other paperstabled in the Council include the annual reports of Government departments and public bodies,Government consultative documents, and reports of the Council's committees. The Members andpublic officers presenting the reports may address the Council.
During the period from October 1999 to June 2000, 303 items of subsidiary legislation were tabled in
Council, of which three were amended, another three were repealed by resolution of the Council.11Scrutiny period of 10 items did not end until the second meeting of the next session.
QUESTIONS
Members' concern for the well being of the community may be reflected through questions asked at
Council meetings. The questions are aimed at seeking information on Government actions onspecific problems or incidents and on Government policies or actions. They are also raised for thepurpose of monitoring the effectiveness of the Government.
Some questions originated from complaints handled under the Council's redress system; others are on
problems that come to Members' attention in the course of their work in the Council or through theircontacts with the public.
During the period under report, Members asked 154 oral questions on a wide range of subjects, and
followed up with 992 supplementary questions at Council meetings. Another 449 questions askingfor written replies of the Government were also asked.
STATEMENTS
Statements may be made by public officers on issues of public concern at Council meetings. Nostatement was made during the period under report.
BILLS
The Government is primarily responsible for proposing new legislation or amendments to existing12legislation in the form of bills for consideration by the Council. Members of the Council may also
introduce bills into the Council for consideration. Broadly speaking, bills have one or more of thefollowing purposes:
! to introduce new measures or policies, or to create new organizations or institutions;
! to extend the scope of existing legislation;
! to improve and update existing legislation;
! to modify or reform the machinery of Government; or
! to appropriate funds for public expenditure and to raise revenue.
A bill is normally published in the G azette before it is introduced at a Council meeting. It has to be
given three readings before it can be passed by the Council. The First Reading is a formality, withthe Clerk reading the short title of a bill at a Council meeting. The public officer or Memberintroducing the bill then moves the Second Reading of the bill and explains what the bill is about.Normally, after the Second Reading has been moved, the debate is adjourned with the bill referred tothe House Committee to allow Members more time to study it, either in the House Committee or in abills committee set up by the House Committee specifically for it.
The debate on the Second Reading resumes at a subsequent Council meeting after the bill has been
studied. During the resumed debate, Members present their views on the merits and principles ofthe bill and indicate whether they s upport the b ill or otherwise. If the bill is given a Second Reading,
the Council will sit as a "Committee of the whole Council" during which the Committee goes throughthe bill clause by clause, making amendments where n ecessary. After the bill has passed through the
Committee of the whole Council with or without amendments, it is reported back to the Council forthe Third Reading. If the motion for the Second Reading of a bill is not passed, the bill cannotproceed further.13Where the Council considers that the passage of a bill is sufficiently urgent, it may pass the three
readings of the bill at a single meeting.
When a bill passes the three readings, it becomes a pi ece of enacted law and may take effect after it is
signed by the Chief Executive and promulgated in the Gazette.
Of the 108 b ills studied by the Council during the period under report, 93 bills were passed, with or
without amendments proposed by the Government or Members. The lists of the bills that werepassed, and those the proceedings of which could not be completed, are in Appendices 3A and 3Brespectively.
MOTIONS AND DEBATES
Motions are the mechanism through which most of the Council's business is transacted. Theenactment of a bill is by way of a series of motions moved and agreed to by the Council.Amendments to bills and the approval of or amendments to subsidiary legislation are also effected byway of motions.
In regard to subsidiary legislation which require the Council's approval by resolution, 31 motions
were moved by public officers. Another three motions were moved by public officers to amendsubsidiary legislation tabled in the Council. All were passed by the Council. During the sameperiod, Members moved 13 motions with legislative effect. Of these, nine were passed and fourwere not passed by the Council.14Through debating motions which do not have legislative effect, Members express their views on
issues of public interest. In the session under report, 54 such motions were debated, 38 of whichwere passed with or without amendments. The wording of the motions debated and the decisions
of the Council on these motions are in Appendix 4 . In addition, Members moved five motions
relating to procedural matters. Of these, three were passed and two were not passed by theCouncil.
POLICY ADDRESS DEBATE
The Chief Executive addresses the Council every year on various policy proposals for administeringthe HKSAR. At a meeting not less than 14 days after the Chief Executive has addressed theCouncil, a motion is moved by the Chairman of the House Committee to thank the Chief Executivefor his Address. The debate that follows provides an opportunity for Members to comment on theChief Executive's Address and for senior Government officials to respond to these comments.During the period under report, the Chief Executive delivered his Address on 6 October 1999 and thedebate on the Motion of Thanks was held on 20 October, 21 October and 27 October 1999.
BUDGET DEBATE
Shortly before a financial year ends in March, the Financial Secretary presents his Budget to theCouncil in the form of an Appropriation Bill and the Draft Estimates, which are followed closely bylegislative measures for implementing the Government's revenue proposals. These set out theGovernment's annual revenue and expenditure proposals for the following financial year. Since1999, legislation required for implementing the revenue proposals has been presented in the form ofRevenue Bills. After the proposed estimates of expenditure have been examined by the Finance15Committee at its special meetings, the Appropriation Bill is brought back into the Council for
consideration and passage. For the 2000-2001 Budget, the Financial Secretary introduced theAppropriation Bill 2000 on 8 March 2000. The debate on the Budget took place on 29 and 30
March and 5 April 2000. The Appropriation B ill 2000 and the Revenue B ill 2000 were passed on 5
April 2000 and the Revenue (No. 2) B ill 2000 on 10 May 2000 respectively.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS
Three meetings of the Council were held during the period under report to enable the Chief
Executive to answer questions put to him by Members on a variety of subjects.16C H A P T E R 3 COMMITTEES
Through a system of committees Members perform the critical roles of scrutinizing bills, controlling
public expenditure, and monitoring Government’s performance. There are three standingcommittees, namely the Finance Committee, Public Accounts Committee, and Committee onMembers’ Interests. Moreover, the House Committee co-ordinates matters relating to the businessto be considered at Council meetings and decides whether bills committees or subcommittees shouldbe formed as appropriate. The scrutiny of bills which require in-depth study is done through billscommittees which present reports to the Council after they have completed their tasks. Panels arecommittees which monitor and examine policy issues. The panels to be formed and their terms ofreference are recommended by the House Committee to the Council for approval.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee consists of all Members of the Council except the President. The chairmanand deputy chairman of the Committee are elected by and from among its members.
The Finance Committee is vested with the responsibility of scrutinizing public expenditure proposals.
It holds special meetings after the introduction of the Appropriation Bill to examine the DraftEstimates of Expenditure for the coming financial year. It meets on most Fridays to considerproposals which entail changes to the approved Estimates each year, or note financial implications ofnew policies.
During the 1999-2000 session, the Finance Co mmittee held 21 regular meetings and examined a total17of 79 items of proposals, including 21 items containing 123 proposals which had been considered and
supported by its two subco mmittees, namely the Establishment Subcommittee and the Public Works
Subcommittee.
The Finance Committee held six special meetings consisting of 18 sessions from 21 to 24 March
2000 to examine the Draft Estimates of Expenditure for the 2000-01 financial year. In addition tothe 1,348 written questions raised by members prior to the special meetings, members further raised57 supplementary questions and made 27 verbal requests for additional information which weresubsequently dealt with by the Administration in writing. Policy issues arising from the specialmeetings were referred to the relevant Panels.
To facilitate exchange of views between members and the Administration on the background and
policy aspects of some major financial arrangements before they were formally considered by theFinance Committee, the Committee held six special briefings in 1999-2000. Issues examinedincluded the one-line vote arrangement for selected Government departments and the arrangementsregarding the capital works projects of the two Provisional Municipal Councils upon theirdissolution.
The Establishment Subcommittee examines and makes recommendations to the Finance Committee
on the Administration's proposals for the creation, redeployment, and deletion of permanent andsupernumerary directorate posts, and for changes to the structure of civil service grades and ranks.During the current session, the subcommittee, consisting of 20 members, held 11 meetings andexamined a total of 37 items of proposals put forward by the Administration. The membership of
the subcommittee is in Appendix 5 .18The Public Works Subcommittee examines and makes recommendations to the Finance Committee
on the Administration's proposals for the upgrading of projects to, or downgrading from, Category Aof the Public Works Programme, or changes to the scope and approved estimates of projects alreadyin that Category. During the current session, the subcommittee, consisting of 26 members, held 16meetings and examined a total of 93 items of proposals put forward by the Administration. The
membership of the subcommittee is in Appendix 5 .
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is responsible for considering the reports of the Director of
Audit on the accounts and the results of value for money audits of the Government and otherorganizations which are within the purview of public audit. The committee may call for explanationand obtain evidence from public officers, management personnel of public organizations and otherrelevant persons, if deemed necessary. The committee comprises seven members elected by
Members and appointed by the President. The membership of the committee is in Appendix 5 .
During the 1999-2000 session, the co mmittee examined the Director of Audit's Report on the
Accounts of the Government of the HKSAR for the year ended 31 March 1999 and the Reports onthe Results of Value for Money Audits (Reports Nos. 33A, 33 and 34). The conclusions andrecommendations of the committee are contained in PAC Reports Nos. 33A, 33, 33B and 34, tabledin the Council on 8 December 1999, 16 February 2000, 12 April 2000 and 21 June 2000 respectively.19COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
The committee considers matters pertaining to Members' declaration of interests and matters of
ethics in relation to their conduct, and makes recommendations relating to Members' interests. Italso examines arrangements for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of the Register ofMembers' Interests. The seven members of the committee are elected by Members and appointed
by the President. The membership of the committee is in Appendix 5 .
HOUSE COMMITTEE
The House Committee comprises all Members, except the President, who elect from among
themselves the chairman and deputy chairman. While the Council is in session, the House Committeenormally meets weekly and meetings are open to the public.
The House Committee prepares for meetings and considers matters relating to the business of the
Council. One important function of the House Committee is to scrutinize bills introduced into theCouncil and subsidiary legislation tabled in Council or presented to the Council for approval. TheHouse Committee may form bills committees to scrutinize bills, or appoint subcommittees to studysome of the subsidiary legislation in greater detail. The House Committee then monitors progress andstudies reports from the bills committees and subcommittees concerned in preparation for the debateson such bills and subsidiary legislation in the Council.
The House Committee may refer to relevant panels for consideration any policy matters relating to
the business of the Council. The House Committee may also consider, in such manner as it thinksfit, any other item relating to the business of the Council.20The House Committee also serves as a focal point for establishing a formal and regular dialogue with
the Administration. The chairman and deputy chairman of the House Committee meet the ChiefSecretary for Administration on a regular basis to discuss matters of mutual concern.
During the 1999-2000 session, a total of 27 regular meetings of the House Co mmittee were held.
Two special meetings were also held to discuss the Hong Kong Disneyland project.
Subcommittees of the House Committee
The House Committee may appoint subcommittees to assist in the consideration of any other mattersnot specified but relate to the business of the Council. The following subcommittees were inoperation during the 1999-2000 session -
(a) Subcommittee on Review of Operating Expenses for Members of the Legislative
Council;
(b) Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee;(c) Subcommittee on Review of the Operation of the LegCo Redress System;(d) Subcommittee on Payment of Honoraria to Government Boards and Committees;(e) Subcommittee to consider the Formation of New Panel(s) in relation to the Provision
of Municipal Services; and
(f) Subcommittee to follow up on the Outstanding Capital Works Projects of the two
Provisional Municipal Councils for inclusion into the Government's Public WorksProgramme.
The membership of these subcommittees is in Appendix 5 .21COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
The Committee on Rules of Procedure, which was formed in July 1998, is responsible for reviewing
the Rules of Procedure of the Council and the committee system, and proposing to the Council suchamendments or changes as are considered necessary.
The committee consists of a chairman, a deputy chairman and 10 members appointed by the President
in accordance with the recommendations of the House Co mmittee. The membership of the
committee is in Appendix 5 . The President is invited to take part in the discussions of the
committee.
From September 1999 to June 2000, the co mmittee held a total of seven meetings and deliberated on
a wide range of subjects under three major categories. First, the committee deliberated on theprocedures relating to the implementation of specific provisions in the Basic Law. These includedthe procedural arrangements for dealing with bills returned by the Chief Executive to the Council forreconsideration in accordance with Article 49 of the Basic Law, and the refusal of the Council to passa budget under Article 50 of the Basic Law.
Secondly, the committee examined a number of procedural arrangements of the Council, including
the application of the rule of anticipation to Council business, the rules of speaking during debates inthe Council and in Committee of the whole Council, and the procedures for moving of an amendmentwhich has been withdrawn and for the withdrawal of Member(s) or the disallowance of vote(s) ongrounds of direct pecuniary interest.
Thirdly, the committee reviewed the current procedures adopted by committees of the Council,
including the procedural arrangements for processing motions at panel meetings. Amendments22were made to the Rules of Procedure and the House Rules for implementing the new procedural
arrangements.
During the 1999-2000 session, the co mmittee undertook studies on a number of subjects referred to
it by the House Committee or by the President and issued one consultation paper to seek Members'views on procedural matters. The committee also presented nine reports to the House Committeerecommending changes to current procedures, and a report to the Council on 21 June 2000summarizing its deliberations on specific subjects. The Rules of Procedure were amended byresolution of the Council on 5 April 2000 and 22 June 2000.
BILLS COMMITTEES AND
SUBCOMMITTEES ON SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
The House Committee may allocate bills, except the Appropriation Bill and bills not referred to the
House Committee by the Council, to bills committees for detailed scrutiny. All Members, otherthan the President, may join any bills committee. The chairman of each b ills committee is elected
from among its members. Government officials and members of the public may be invited to attendits meetings.
A bills committee will consider the principles and merits of the bill concerned as well as its detailed
provisions, and may consider amendments relevant to the bill. It may also appoint subcommitteesfor the purpose of assisting it in the performance of its functions. After a bills committee hascompleted scrutiny of a bill, it will notify the House Committee and advise the committee in writingof its deliberations. The bills committee will be dissolved on the enactment of the bill concerned oras decided by the House Committee.23During the 1999-2000 session, 45 b ills committees were in action to scrutinize bills introduced into
the Council. In addition, two White Bills, namely the Urban Renewal Authority Bill and theSecurities and Futures Bill were studied by subcommittees. There were also 19 subcommitteeswhich considered 40 items of subsidiary legislation tabled in the Council and 19 proposed resolutionspresented by the Administration for the Council's approval. The membership of these bills
committees and subcommittees is in Appendix 5 . Reports of these bills committees and
subcommittees are available on the LegCo website at www.legco.gov.hk.
Eleven Government bills on the bills committee waiting list lapsed at the end of the session. TheHouse Committee has earlier urged the Administration to introduce these bills as soon as possibleafter the commencement of the next legislative session so that scrutiny work may start at an earlydate.
PANELS
Panels are committees of the Council tasked to monitor and examine Government policies. Theyserve as a forum for the exchange and dissemination of views on policy matters and examineimportant issues of public concern referred to them. Each panel is headed by a chairman electedfrom among its members. A panel may appoint subcommittees to study specific issues and presentreports to the Council as it considers appropriate.
Seventeen panels were formed in the 1999-2000 session to monitor policies of their corresponding24Bureau Secretaries in the Government. Membership of the panels and their subcommittees is shown
in Appendix 5 .
Panel on Manpower
With the rapid development of electronic commerce and the application of information technology
(IT), the panel was concerned about the manpower shortfall in IT professionals. Members consideredthat the Administration should work closely with various training providers with a view to providingsufficient training opportunities that were relevant to the needs of the industry. Members asked theAdministration to be forward looking in mapping out its manpower planning and training strategy toequip the workforce with the necessary skills to meet market needs.
The panel expressed the concern that the Vocational Training Council (VTC) was trying to emulate
tertiary education institutions and neglecting the training needs of secondary school leavers. Thepanel pointed out that the main objective of the VTC was to provide vocational training forSecondary 3 and 5 school leavers. The Administration assured members that VTC would not emulateinto a tertiary education institution. In response to market needs, VTC had placed more emphasis ontraining in general skills, such as training in language skills and computer operation. TheAdministration would, in consultation with the VTC, look into ways of providing more trainingopportunities for Secondary 3 and 5 school leavers. On the result of the review of the Employees Compensation Assistance Scheme (ECAS), somemembers considered the three options put forward by the consultant unacceptable as the option ofretaining the existing Scheme would result in a substantial increase in the payment of employees'compensation insurance levy by employers, while the other two options, namely, capping the25payment to each applicant at $4 million and removing the common law payment would bring about a
reduction in the protection of employees. Some members suggested that the Administration shouldconsider an option where payments under ECAS would be financed by fines collected for non-compliance with the requirement of taking out a policy of insurance pursuant to the Employees'Compensation Ordinance. Members also suggested that the Administration should considerincreasing the level of fine on employers who did not take out the compulsory insurance and step upenforcement action.
Members expressed support for the proposals that where an employee who had been found to be
unreasonably and unlawfully dismissed made a claim for reinstatement, the Labour Tribunal (LT)might make an order of reinstatement if LT considered it appropriate and reasonably practicablewithout the need to secure the consent of the employer. Members urged the Administration tointroduce the legislative amendments to the Employment Ordinance as soon as practicable. Somemembers considered that the dismissal of an employee who took part in a strike should be classifiedas unlawful dismissal so that it would be subject to reinstatement. Other members, however, helddifferent views. The Administration considered that as reinstatement of employees dismissed fortaking part in a strike had wide implications, the issue would need to be examined in detail by theLabour Advisory Board.
A subcommittee was formed under the panel to examine in detail issues relating to the right to
organize, discrimination against trade unions, collective bargaining and right to strike. Thesubcommittee urged the Administration to review the use of trade union funds for political purposesother than election of the two tiers of councils; and the restriction regarding the eligibility to becouncil members of trade unions.26Panel on Public Service
The panel monitored closely the development of the Civil Service reform and corporatization of
public services. Whilst recognizing the need to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness ofthe civil service, the panel urged the Administration to consider carefully the impact of the scope andpace of the reform and corporatization on the stab ility and morale of the civil service. The panel
was reassured that the Administration would endeavour to make reasonable arrangements for servingstaff and would avoid staff redundancies as far as possible through inter-departmental redeployment,secondment and staff retraining. On the reform measures, the panel supported the strea mlining of
the disciplinary procedures. The panel had no objection to the introduction of the new VoluntaryRetirement Scheme to deal with the staff surplus problem but considered that the Government, as agood employer, should allow the staff concerned to have a choice among voluntary retirement,redeployment or retraining. The panel, however, had reservations on the new civil service entrysystem and the new Management-initiated Retirement Scheme.
On the proposed corporatization of the Survey and Mapping Office (SMO) of the Lands Department,
the panel shared the concern of SMO's staff associations about the cost-effectiveness of the proposaland the arrangements for serving staff. The panel urged the Administration to further consult thestaff concerned on the proposal and to brief the panel on any developments in due course. On theprogramme to increase the private sector's involvement in Housing Authority's estate managementand maintenance services, the panel had a joint meeting with the Panel on Housing. To address theconcern of the two panels, the Administration undertook to review the programme within the firsttwo years of implementation and to establish a mechanism to monitor the performance of serviceproviders.27The panel discussed extensively the recommendations on reduction in the starting salaries of basic
ranks arising from the Civil Service Starting Salaries Review 1999. While recognizing the need tobring civil service starting salaries in line with those in the private sector, some members shared theconcern of civil service unions that the timing of the review was unfair to civil servants as HongKong's economy had hit rock bottom. In this respect, the Administration agreed that civil servicepay reviews should be conducted more frequently.
Having regard to the changes in the civil service in the past decades, the panel saw the need to review
the central consultative machinery in the civil service to ensure that civil servants were fullyrepresented in the consultation process. The panel invited the Administration and civil serviceunions to give views on the subject. As a result, the Administration conducted a review with a viewto broadening the representativeness of the Senior Civil Service Council.
In the light of the case of Mr WONG Ho-sang, former Co mmissioner of Inland Revenue, the panel
urged the Administration to further review the system of declaration of investments by civil servantswith reference to overseas practice, and requested the LegCo Secretariat to research the subject.Upon further review of the system, the Administration undertook to strengthen monitoring measuresby issuing additional guidelines and providing a checklist to facilitate Bureau Secretaries/Heads ofDepartments in vetting and reviewing declaration returns.
Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
The issue of the establishment of an independent legal aid authority was a matter of great concern tothe panel. Some members of the panel were very disappointed about the Administration's decisionnot to implement the recommendation of the Legal Aid Services Council to establish an independentlegal aid authority. They held the view that some of the reasons adduced by the Administration for28its decision, such as resource implications and the possible impact on staff morale in the Legal Aid
Department, etc. should not be the prime considerations. The panel agreed to continue to take astrong interest in the general question of the independence of legal aid administration.
The panel welcomed the comprehensive review on legal education and training which would be
carried out in two stages, namely, a consultancy stage to be followed by a further study by a ReviewPanel. The first stage of the review was expected to be completed by February 2001. The panelwould closely monitor the progress of the review.
Following concern over the Government's decision to request an interpretation by the Standing
Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) of Articles 22(4) and 24(2)(3) of the BasicLaw in May 1999, the Administration briefed the panel on the measures taken to restore confidencein the rule of law and judicial independence. On members' request for the Administration toundertake not to seek any further interpretation of the Basic Law from the NPCSC, theAdministration reiterated that the Government would not seek an NPCSC interpretation save inwholly exceptional circumstances; that the NPCSC had rarely exercised its power to interpretnational laws; and that the NPCSC would not lightly decide to interpret the Basic Law.
In response to the panel's request, the Administration agreed to introduce a leapfrog procedure to
enable certain civil appeals to be made to the Court of Final Appeal direct from the Court of FirstInstance. The Administration would implement the proposal by way of amending the Court of FinalAppeal Ordinance in the next legislative session.
Arising from a motion to seek the Council's endorsement of the appointment of seven judges to the
Court of Final Appeal, the panel held three special meetings to discuss the role of the LegCo under29Article 73(7) of the Basic Law. It was the consensus of the panel that the power conferred by
Article 73(7) was a substantive power to be exercised responsibly and with due regard for theindependence of the judiciary. The panel considered that the mode of operation of the JudicialOfficers Recommendation Commission, a statutory body entrusted with the function to advise andmake recommendations to the Chief Executive regarding the filling of v acancies in judicial offices,
should be modernized to enhance its transparency. The panel also agreed that the question of howthe Council should exercise the power under Article 73(7) should be further examined.
Panel on Home Affairs
The panel continued to monitor closely the submission of reports to the United Nations under varioushuman rights conventions by the HKSAR Government and its progress in following up therecommendations made by the United Nations Human Rights Committees concerned in respect ofthese reports.
The panel took an active interest in discrimination issues. It sought and r eceived a briefing on the
investigation report of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) on the issues arising from theKowloon Bay Health Centre case. The panel also met jointly with the Panel on Education todiscuss the EOC's report on Secondary School Places Allocation System.
Building management was a major area of concern to the panel. The panel discussed with the
Administration the operation of section 17 of the Building Management Ordinance concerningenforcement of judgments against owners' corporations, and the responsib ilities and liabilities of
owners' corporations in respect of illegal structures in private buildings.
The panel discussed with the Law Reform Commission (LRC) and representatives from journalists’30associations, press organizations and other organizations and individuals concerned the Consultation
Papers on Regulation of Media Intrusion and Civil Liability for Invasion of Privacy published by theLRC's Subcommittee on Privacy. Some members expressed reservations about the Subcommittee'sproposal to set up a Government-appointed Press Council with sanction powers. They urged themedia to expedite the setting up of a self-regulatory mechanism.
The panel discussed with the Administration the results of the financial study undertaken by
financial consultants and assessment reports prepared by the Government Economist in respect of thebid to host the 2006 Asian Games. The majority of the panel members gave their support on thegrounds that apart from boosting tourism and creating more job opportunities, there would be manyintangible benefits. Some members however expressed concern that the Government was toooptimistic about the estimated revenue, but too conservative in estimating the expenditure. Thesemembers urged the Government to set a spending limit and put in pl ace a cost-control mechanism.
The panel also discussed with the Administration the report presented by the inter-departmental
working group on review of law and administrative measures affecting divorcees and children eligiblefor alimony. Members were very disappointed at the Government's decision not to set up anintermediary body for the collection of maintenance payment. Members were of the view thatalthough the measures proposed by the working group could be of some assistance, the hardship andtorment suffered by divorcees and their children in collecting maintenance payment could not bealleviated.
Panel on Transport
The new transport strategy which was drawn up on the basis of the 1990 White Paper on TransportPolicy but having regard to the latest findings of the Third Comprehensive Transport Study (CTS-3)31was high on the agenda of the panel. Members shared the Administration's view that transport
infrastructure and services should be provided in an environmentally acceptable manner so as toensure the sustainable development of Hong Kong. The panel endorsed the principle that transportand land use planning should be integrated to reduce the public's reliance on road-based transport andthat greater emphasis should be placed on the needs of pedestrians.
The panel continued to monitor the planning and implementation of the priority railway projects
which were scheduled for completion between 2002 and 2005. These six lines included KCR WestRail, the MTR Tseung Kwan O Extension, the Ma On Shan to Tai Wai Rail Link including the KCRTsim Sha Tsui Extension, the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line and the Penny's Bay Rail Link.Upon the release of the Railway Development Strategy 2000, the panel reviewed the preferrednetwork expansion plan with the Administration. Members supported that railways should form thebackbone of Hong Kong's transport system and called on the Administration to put in place sufficientresources to speed up the delivery of the various railway projects whilst maintaining a balanceddevelopment of public transport services to ensure adequate choices to commuters.
Recognizing that the quality of life in Hong Kong was directly related to the environment, the panel
urged the Administration to take more vigorous actions to improve air quality from all angles, inparticular on the transport front. Together with the Panel on Environmental Affairs, the panel helda series of meetings to review measures to control emissions from diesel vehicles to improve airquality as well as the development of an environmentally sustainable transport system in the contextof CTS-3. Members exchanged views with representatives of the trade and other interested partieson means to assist the trade to upgrade their maintenance standards with a view to alleviating thepollution problem. The panels jointly called on the Administration to provide the necessarysupporting fac ilities and financial incentives for the taxi trade to facilitate the conversion of diesel to32liquefied petroleum gas taxis.
The panel reviewed the design of the proposed Lantau north-south link between Tai Ho Wan and
Mui Wo. In response to members' grave concern about the previous total closure of Tung ChungRoad due to various incidents and their call for improvement to the north-south access on Lantau, theAdministration undertook to explore means to speed up the completion of the project within theenvironmental constraints.
Improving public transport services and facilities remained a concern of the panel. In order to
achieve more efficient use of road space, the panel considered it necessary to provide more bus-businterchanges and to review the existing bus and green minibus networks to better match supply withdemand. On waterborne transport, the panel called on the Administration to formulate a strategywhich would enable the provision of a viable and good quality ferry service at acceptable fare levels.The panel was gravely concerned about the two ferry incidents in August 1999, both involvingunauthorized occupation of a Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry Company Limited ferry vessel byoutlying island ferry passengers. The panel examined with the Administration the factors which hadled to the incidents, and identified ways to prevent similar incidents from recurring in the future.
Panel on Housing
The spate of incidents involving deficiencies in the quality of public housing flats had been a cause forgrave concern to the panel. The panel conducted a series of special meetings in December 1999 todiscuss measures to improve building quality in public housing flats and to receive views from theconstruction industry, professional bodies and Government authorities. In the light of the views putforward and pursuant to the outcome of the consultation exercise following the publication of thedocument entitled “Quality Housing - Partnering for Change”, the Administration implemented a33series of reforms to improve building quality. These included, inter alia, the provision of quality
services and products, the revamp of piling procedures, the reinforcement of site supervision, thereview of listing and tendering practices, the establishment of a partnership culture and the re-organization of departmental operation.
The panel followed closely a number of cases which indicated structural defects arising from
construction problems. Noting the extent of piling faults at Tin Chung Court, Tin Shui Wai andShatin Area 14B Phase 2 (Yuen Chau Kok), the panel successfully urged the Administration to set upan independent committee to review and improve the operation of the construction industry. TheAdministration assured members that appropriate disciplinary actions would be taken against officialsguilty of misconduct in the two cases and that an independent disciplinary committee would be set upfor the purpose. The panel also requested the Administration to conduct thorough investigations onthe impact on structural safety arising from the use of non-compliant building materials at the housingdevelopment at Tung Chung Area 30 Phase 3 and at the Shek Yam Estate Phase 2 Redevelopmentproject.
Pursuant to the complaints about site settlement problems in housing estates at Tseung Kwan O, the
panel received briefings from the Administration on the site settlement situation and paid a site visitto the affected housing estates to obtain a better understanding of the extent of the problems.
The panel continued to monitor the rehousing arrangements for residents affected by clearance of
squatter and cottage areas as well as redevelopment programmes. A Subcommittee on RehousingArrangements for Residents Affected by Clearance of Squatter Areas was set up under the panel witha view to providing necessary assistance for the affected residents. As for cottage area clearance,members expressed strong dissatisfaction over the Administration’s refusal to grant a special ex34gratia allowance to affected residents. In response to the panel’s concern that the residents affected
by the redevelopment of North Point Estate were not given adequate notification, the Administrationhad subsequently agreed to defer the redevelopment programme and provide affected residents witha special ex gratia allowance.
The panel set up a Subcommittee to study the Sales Descriptions of Uncompleted Residential
Properties White Bill. The Subcommittee examined the provisions of the White Bill to ensure thatadequate and accurate information on uncompleted residential properties was supplied to prospectivepurchasers by property developers. The panel also discussed with the Administration on theproposed partial replacement of subsidized home ownership flat production with the provision ofloans and the proposed transfer of Home Ownership Scheme flats to Public Rental Housing units.
Panel on Security
The panel took note of the genetic test arrangements to be adopted for verifying the parentage ofpersons claiming the right of abode under paragraph 2(c) of Schedule 1 to the Immigration Ordinance,and the security measures and safeguards to be implemented by the relevant authorities in HongKong and the Mainland authorities to ensure the accuracy and reliab ility of the genetic test results.
The panel urged the Administration to take steps to ensure a system of reliable and corruption-freegenetic tests.
The panel was briefed on the progress of establishing an agreement with the Mainland on surrender
of fugitive offenders. The panel noted that on completion of the discussions with the Mainlandauthorities, the Administration would make public the proposal and undertake consultation. Thepanel urged the Administration to include in the rendition agreement with the Mainland the normalexclusion in relation to political offences and political prejudice in the existing Surrender of Fugitive35Offenders Agreements with other jurisdictions.
In the wake of LIN Qiaoying's case, the panel expressed grave concern about the procedures for
handling cases where the use or possession of forged travel documents was suspected, particularlythat forensic examination of a travel document would not be carried out if the suspect had made aconfession. Some members expressed serious concern that the investigating officers of theImmigration Department might be inclined to rely solely on the admission statement of the accused
rather than on the result of forensic examination as the main evidence for prosecution. The presentprocedures could have exerted pressure on frontline officers to obtain admission statements fromsuspects in order to avoid the trouble of arranging forensic examination of the travel documents inquestion. Some members also expressed doubt about whether it was appropriate for officers of theImmigration Department to act as prosecutors as the accused could be sentenced to a maximum of
14 years' imprisonment upon conviction. The panel called upon the Administration to examine thisaspect in its current review of the procedures.
The panel discussed the three options recommended by the consultant on introducing a new identity
card (ID card), namely, a non-smart ID card, a smart ID card which could only be capable ofsupporting the I mmigration Department's core businesses, and a smart ID card which could s upport
multiple applications. Some members expressed reservations about the need for introducing a new IDcard which would have the capability of storing a lot of personal data for multiple applications. Thesemembers were concerned about how personal privacy and data security would be safeguarded. Somemembers indicated support for the option of a smart ID card which would be capable of supportingmultiple applications. The Administration agreed to consult the panel again when a decision wasmade on the way forward on the new ID card project, including the choice of a new ID card.36A subcommittee was formed under the panel to examine in detail the problem of indebtedness of
police officers. Members urged that the Police Force management should convey a clear and strongmessage to Force members that under no circumstances would overspending or gambling betolerated; and that the Force management should continue to explore, in consultation with theDepartment of Justice, other feasible measures to tackle the problem.
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
The panel requested the Administration to review whether the Prevention of Bribery Ordinanceshould be made applicable to the Chief Executive. The Administration agreed to introducelegislative amendments to extend the existing section 10 of the Ordinance concerning the possessionof unexplained property to include the Chief Executive. On the offence of bribery, theAdministration was of the view that the Chief Executive would fall within the meaning of "publicofficer" under the common law and would be liable to prosecution if he accepted a bribe. Noamendment to the Ordinance in this aspect was therefore considered necessary. On the latter point,the panel disagreed and requested the Administration to reconsider whether the common law offenceof bribery should be codified.
Some members expressed concern about the absence of legislation in respect of the arrangements for
and regulation of the election of the second term of the Chief Executive. They pointed out that"small circle" type of elections such as the return of the Chief Executive by the 800-member ElectionCommittee were prone to corrupt and illegal practices. They urged that the relevant legislationshould be introduced as soon as possible.
The issue of employees of public-funded bodies taking up public offices was discussed at a number of
meetings. Whilst noting the Administration's view that to have a set of standardized guidelines37across the board in the medical, education and welfare sectors would be difficult to implement and
unlikely to be feasible, members were particularly concerned about the situation of the welfare sector.The Administration agreed to draw up a set of guidelines for the reference of employees of subventedwelfare organizations, including some broad guiding principles on adjustment of salaries and benefitsfor employees taking up remunerated public office.
Having consulted the panel on two proposed options to conduct vote counting for the 2000
Legislative Council election, the Electoral Affairs Commission decided that there would be onecounting station for each of the five geographical constituencies, and one central counting station forthe elections of all functional constituencies and the Election Committee. On members' request tospeed up the counting process, the Administration proposed a range of initiatives for adoption in thecoming election with a view to completing the count in the morning of the day following the pollingday.
Members urged the Administration to consider implementing automatic voter registration and
computerized voting system for future Legislative Council elections. The Administration agreed toconsider the proposals on the basis of the outcome of two studies which were expected to beavailable by the end of 2000.
In view of the Government's position on the development of the political system of the HKSAR, the
panel conducted public consultation on the matter. Having considered all the views received anddeliberating in detail the relevant issues, the panel presented a report to the Council. A motiondebate on the panel's report and related issues was held at a meeting of the Council on 14 June 2000.38Panel on Financial Affairs
The boom in information technology-related stocks in the last quarter of 1999 aroused grave concern
among members of the panel. Members urged the Securities and Futures Commission to ensurethat all listed companies would disclose their business information accurately and in a timely mannerso as to enable investors to assess their own risks and make investment decisions accordingly. Thepanel was assured that the Securities and Futures Commission would strive to bring Hong Kong'sregulatory system up to the best international standards and continue to monitor closely the tradingon the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK). Members welcomed the establishment of theElectronic Investor Resource Centre to provide a 24-hour one-stop reference centre for investorsand noted that further initiatives for investor protection would be enshrined in the compositeSecurities and Futures Bill.
In the wake of the undesirable arrangements for lodging application forms for shares of a company
listed on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM), the panel discussed with the Administration ways toimprove the subscription arrangements. Members supported further enhancement of transparencyof the initial public offering process and co-operation among concerned parties, as well as a review ofthe responsibilities of an initial public offering sponsor. The panel also welcomed theAdministration's intention to promote public subscription by electronic means in the long term.
The panel noted SEHK's suggestion of relaxing the Listing Rules to promote listings on GEM and
stressed the importance of striking a balance between attracting companies on GEM and putting inplace an appropriate regulatory framework for the protection of investor interests. The panel wasassured that a fair and transparent market would be maintained during the listing process. Toprevent a recurrence of trade disruption, the panel welcomed the initiatives of SEHK to improve thecomputer operation system, strengthen staff training in information technology and review the39operational procedures to minimize operational risk.
The panel examined the ground rules adopted by the Government for giving special consideration to
private sector's initiatives. Members considered it important to uphold the principle of maintaininga level playing field for all interested companies and to adopt an open and competitive biddingprocess in awarding projects. As the ground rules provided too much flexibility allowing for adeparture from the norm of following a bidding process, the panel passed a motion in December 1999expressing its objection to the ground rules and urging the Government to reconsider policyguidelines for future initiatives proposed by the private sector.
The panel received regular briefings by the Financial Secretary and the Chief Executive of the Hong
Kong Monetary Authority on the overall economic development of Hong Kong and the work of theAuthority respectively. Noting the intention of the Administration to restore the "User Pays"principle which had been held in abeyance since the introduction of the fee revision moratorium inFebruary 1998, members expressed concern over the cost of the provision of Government services.The panel urged the Administration to review the cost-effectiveness of its services and their fee-charging structures before proposing any revision in fees.
Panel on Education
The panel urged the Government to expedite the computer installation works for some 1,000 publicsector schools and to provide technical support to enable more schools to use IT in education at theearliest opportunity.
On the allocation of school sites to new Direct Subsidy Scheme schools and private independent
schools, the panel considered that the Government should accord priority to existing school40sponsoring bodies (SSBs) operating one to two schools in school allocation, given that such SSBs
possessed the necessary education experience. The panel reminded the Government to ensureadequate public school places in each district, so that parents would not be forced to send theirchildren to private schools which charged school fees.
The panel supported the proposals of the Advisory Co mmittee on School-based Management
relating to the disclosure of information of school managers and the establishment of clear, open andfair procedures for financial and personnel management, including a mechanism to deal withgrievances and complaints.
The panel urged the Government to review the Secondary School Places Allocation System - under
which a student might be refused admission on the basis of sex - to remove all possible forms ofdiscrimination from the education system.
The panel expressed disappointment over the Government's decision to suspend the implementation
of School Improvement Programme (SIP) projects in 109 schools costing more than one-third of theconstruction cost of a new school and urged the Government to be more transparent in theimplementation of SIP.
The panel supported the framework of strategies drawn up by the Government to improve the
language proficiency of students, which included the strategy of improving the pedagogy of teachersthrough strengthening continuous professional development. The panel welcomed theGovernment's initiative to provide guidelines and learning materials in the form of publications,homepages and radio broadcast to enable parents to play the role as their children's first teachers.The panel also urged the Government to put in more resources in the implementation of various41initiatives to improve the language proficiency of students.
The panel supported disclosure of information on the attendance records of members of the
governing bodies of UGC-funded institutions. The panel also considered that these institutionsshould publicize the grievance and appeal procedures amongst both academic and non-academic staffmembers of the institutions concerned.
The panel urged the Government to provide more financial support to fund the capital projects of the
Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) so that OUHK would have sufficient resources under itsreserve fund for educational development in the future.
The Education Commission briefed the panel on the consultation document "Review of the
Education System : Reform Proposals", which focused on reforming the academic structure,curricula and assessment mechanisms of various stages of education in Hong Kong.
Panel on Planning, Lands and Works
During the session, the panel was consulted on a number of major planning proposals, including there-planning of West Kowloon Reclamation, the development proposals for South East KowloonDevelopment, Tung Chung and Tai Ho in North Lantau, and the waterfront of WanchaiDevelopment Phase II. Considering it essential to involve the public and the private sectors inmapping out major planning proposals, members welcomed the launching of an open competition forthe development of West Kowloon Reclamation and the alternative development proposal put forthby private property developers in developing Tai Ho. Members attached great importance to theprinciple of sustainable development when considering the proposals. While the reduced scale ofreclamation in the revised scheme for South East Kowloon Development was welcomed by members,42reservation was expressed on the need to further reclaim the Victoria Harbour in Wanchai
Development Phase II for an "island park".
The year-by-year land sale and development programme remained a concern of the panel. Members
welcomed the adoption of a combination of a regular land auction/tender programme and the landapplication system which had proved to be effective in providing flexibility in disposing of land and inachieving the policy objective of maintaining steady land supply. Members however noticed that theactual land sold had fallen far short of the land offered for private housing in the 1999/2000 land saleprogramme, and called on the Administration to be watchful of the demand and supply situation ofprivate housing.
Following the violent confrontation between the Police and the residents of Shek Wu San Tsuen
during a clearance operation, the panel reviewed the existing land resumption procedures. Membersrequested the Administration to review the ex gratia zonal compensation system and increase liaisonwith landowners concerned before taking steps to resume their land.
Together with the Panel on Housing, the panel explored the best ways to tackle the chronic problem
of unauthorized building works. Members urged the Task Force on Building Safety and PreventiveMaintenance to expeditiously come up with comprehensive proposals to tackle the problem at rootand reminded the Administration to handle prudently rehousing of residents displaced by clearance.
The panel was gravely concerned about the widespread flooding in North Western New Territories
on 14 April 2000 after torrential rain. Noting that the affected residents had attributed the floodingto the construction works of the West Rail and also lodged claims with the Kowloon-Canton RailwayCorporation, members requested the Administration to assist the parties concerned in establishing the43causes of the flooding and compile a progress report on the improvement measures taken to prevent
a recurrence of the problem.
The panel welcomed the completion of the task to identify the maintenance responsibility of all man-
made slopes and the release of the information to the public. Members took note that comprehensiveinspection of all Government slopes would be completed in three years and urged the Administrationto explore the need for introducing a mandatory slope safety inspection scheme for private slopes.
Panel on Trade and Industry
The protection of copyright was a subject of major concern to the panel. The panel welcomed theinclusion of piracy and counterfeiting activities in Schedule 1 to the Organized and Serious CrimesOrdinance. With the enhanced investigative and enforcement powers available under the Ordinance,the Administration was able to take more effective action to combat piracy activities. To addressthe concern that some optical disc manufacturers might have difficulties in verifying the authenticityof copyright authorizations, the panel exchanged views with the Administration and the copyright-based industry on the measures that could assist the manufacturers in the verification process. Italso urged the Administration to take proactive measures to combat Internet piracy.
Whilst welcoming the positive progress in relation to China’s accession to the World Trade
Organization, the panel was however concerned about the competitiveness of the Hong Kongworking population in view of the economic transformation towards high value-added and hightechnology industries. Members urged the Administration to assist low-skilled workers in theeconomic transformation and be more proactive in attracting foreign investors to set up jointventures in China with Hong Kong businessmen.44The panel closely monitored the latest development of the Innovation and Technology Fund and the
Applied Research Fund, both of which sought to support and promote innovation and technologicalimprovements in Hong Kong. It supported the construction of the Science Park which aimed toattract advanced technology-based overseas corporations and professionals to station in Hong Kongby providing a park-like environment and rent incentives.
The panel fully supported the Administration’s proposal to raise the approved co mmitment for the
Special Finance Scheme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from $2.5 billion to $5 billion toenable more SMEs to benefit from the financial guarantees provided under the Scheme. It urgedthe Administration to provide guidelines to banks and financial institutions on the provision of SMEloans to ensure the proper usage of the Scheme.
The various initiatives to promote competition and the competition-related cases and complaints
included in the 1999-2000 report of the Competition Policy Advisory Group were examined by thepanel. Members supported the proposed rice trade liberation plan which aimed at full liberalizationof the trade by the year 2003. Arising from a complaint from the Hong Kong Exhibition andConvention Organizers’ and Suppliers’ Association that the Hong Kong Trade Development Councilwas unfairly competing with the private organizers and suppliers in the organization of tradeexhibitions, the panel examined the existing policy on the organization of trade exhibitions and thecharging arrangement of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
The panel was briefed on the Registration of Copyright Bodies Regulation which provided a
voluntary registration scheme for copyright licensing bodies under the Copyright Ordinance. Itexpressed support for the introduction of an omnibus b ill to facilitate air cargo transshipment in Hong
Kong and the reorganization of the Trade and Industry Bureau and its supporting departments, which45aimed to strengthen the co-ordination of efforts in promoting innovation and technology, attracting
external direct investment, and supporting industry and commerce.
Panel on Economic Services
The panel welcomed the agreement reached between the Hong Kong Government and the WaltDisney Company on the development of a new Disney Theme Park in Hong Kong. To addresspublic concern about the financial viability of the project and the environmental impact on Penny'sBay at which the theme park was to be built, the panel invited views from all interested parties andexamined the subjects in great detail before the Finance Committee considered the funding proposalsfor the project. Following approval to the funding proposals, the panel continued to monitor theprogress of the project by seeking regular reports from the Administration.
Monitoring of electricity supply was high on the agenda of the panel. Members reviewed with the
Administration the potential costs, benefits and other implications of increasing interconnectioncapacity between CLP Power Hong Kong Limited and Hongkong Electric Company Ltd and thepotential for altering the existing market structure with a view to enhancing competition in electricitysupply. On Demand Side Management Programme, the panel generally agreed to the principle thatpeople in Hong Kong should be encouraged to contribute to energy efficiency and environmentalprotection through making more efficient use of electricity. Members however expressed concernabout the high administrative costs associated with the rebate scheme for the purchase of certainengery efficient household appliances and called on the Administration to explore alternativemeasures to encourage the general public on the use of energy-labelled products through publicityand educational programme.
The high retail prices of petrol, industrial oil and domestic liquefied petroleum gas were of great46concern to the panel. Members exchanged views with representatives of the oil companies and the
Consumer Council and made various suggestions to the Administration on the ways to encourageentry by new retail operators and to enhance price competition.
The panel followed closely the development of logistic management centres in Hong Kong.
Recognizing the need to provide a "total logistics solution" to users to enhance Hong Kong's positionas a major aviation and maritime hub, members urged the Administration to improve the supportinginfrastructure and to discuss with shipping lines and air cargo operators to lower the terminalhandling charges. As a result, the liner conferences agreed to continue to freeze the handlingcharges until May 2001.
The panel welcomed the Government's commitment to progressively liberalize Hong Kong's air
services under bilateral air services arrangements with a view to developing Hong Kong into aninternational and regional aviation centre. In reviewing the recent developments and importantinitiatives underway at the new airport, members requested the Airport Authority to undertake anumber of important improvement works to make the airport more user-friendly. The panel alsoreviewed the causes leading to the various air traffic incidents since the opening of the new airport.It called on the Administration to enhance staff training and to put in place an effective controlmechanism to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious air traffic service.
Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting
The roll-over to Year 2000 (Y2K) in Government and non-Government organizations providingessential services to the community was one of the major subjects monitored by the panel in the earlypart of the session. In view of the significance of the issue, all panels had followed up at appropriateintervals the progress of Y2K rectification work and contingency plans under their respective policy47purview. The panel had examined the work of the Administration's Central Co-ordinating Centre, the
territory-wide Y2K contingency plan, as well as publicity programmes and contingency arrangements.As a result of the joint efforts of various parties, the roll-over to the new millennium had been smoothwith all essential services continuing uninterrupted apart from a few minor problems.
The panel continued to monitor the progress and key activities of the Cyberport project to ensure
that the project was serving its intended purpose of creating a strategic cluster of leading informationtechnology and services companies, and that objections to gazetted works of the project wereproperly dealt with. The panel had been briefed on the main provisions of the Project Agreementwhich gave legal effect to the Letter of Intent entered into by the Government and the PacificCentury Group. Members also exchanged views with the Administration on ways to cater for thedemand for office space in the Cyberport and the future sale of units of the residential portion. The panel attached great importance to ensuring fair competition and maintaining a level playing fieldin the telecommunications industry and was gravely concerned about the impact of marketdevelopments such as proposed mergers and price adjustments by licensees. On the licensingframework of the future Third Generation (3G) mobile services, members discussed with theAdministration the various licensing options, including the pros and cons of spectrum auctioning. TheAdministration took note of members' concern that new market entrants should be given reasonableopportunities to compete with incumbent operators and that the future selection of 3G servicesoperators should be conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
In the wake of repeated intrusion into the Government's interactive web site, members were
concerned about the adequacy of existing safeguards against possible hacking and virus attacks andurged the Administration to expedite the setting up of a computer emergency response team. The48panel also deliberated on the administration and assignment of Internet domain names and Internet
protocol addresses in Hong Kong and noted the work of the Task Force set up under the InformationInfrastructure Advisory Committee.
On the control of obscene and indecent articles which had aroused much public concern, the panel
met with deputations and noted their diverse views on key proposals in the consultation paperissued by the Administration on the subject. Members exchanged views extensively with theAdministration on issues including the proposed establishment of an obscene articles classificationboard, the effectiveness of law enforcement, obscene material transmitted on the Internet, as well asthe possible impact of regulatory action on press freedom. The panel urged the Administration tostrike a reasonable balance between protecting public morals and young people and preserving thefree flow of information.
Panel on Welfare Services
The proposed social welfare subvention reform package was an issue of major concern to the panel.Members noted that the reform proposals were aimed at addressing the long-existing problems withthe present subvention system which had been criticized as inflexible, complex and bureaucratic.The proposed subvention system would allow flexibility in resource management and encourageservice re-engineering to meet changing needs of the community.
Under the proposed lump sum funding system, non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) would be
allowed to retain any savings achieved for redeployment. Some members were worried that ifNGOs were no longer required to link the salary structure of their staff to the Master Pay Scale of thecivil service, some NGOs would discontinue the linkage in order to cut costs. They considered thatsuch a change would have a serious effect on staff morale and stability of services.49Members shared the welfare sector's view that the proposed Provident Fund (PF) rates of 6.8% for
existing service units and 5% for new services were inadequate. The Administration explained thatthe 6.8% PF contribution was set having regard to the present sector-wide average PF employer'scontribution. A Tide Over Grant would be available to NGOs to address any problems in meetingcontractual obligations to serving staff in the first three years. Members urged the Administrationto provide sufficient resources to NGOs to enable them to maintain the current remuneration andbenefit packages for existing staff.
Some members were also concerned about the effect of the competitive bidding system on service
quality as the new system would make it difficult for the service units to draw up long-term serviceplans. The Administration clarified that existing services which had already been allocated to NGOswould not be put out for tendering again if the NGOs were performing well.
At a subsequent briefing in June 2000, members noted that the Administration had, in the light of
comments received in the consultation exercise on the subject, introduced modifications to theoriginal package. The revised package included payment of PF for existing staff on an actual basisand for new staff at 6.8% instead of 5%, and extension of the Tide Over Grant period from threeyears to five years. As there was at that stage no time-frame within which NGOs must join the newsystem, members asked the Administration to involve the whole community in the consultationprocess. They also asked the Administration to defer the implementation of the proposals untildetails of the arrangements to be worked out had been considered and agreed by the sector and thepanel in the coming term.
The various issues arising from the review of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA)50Scheme were monitored closely by the panel. Members were particularly concerned about the
requirement that persons living with family members had to apply for CSSA on a household basis.They were worried that the policy would make it necessary for more and more elderly CSSArecipients to move out in order to retain their eligibility and avoid being a burden to their children.They urged the Administration to allow some flexibility in respect of elderly recipients taking intoaccount the lack of an old age pension scheme in Hong Kong and to improve the record system tofacilitate easy retrieval of cases for review.
Panel on Health Services
The future system for handling medical complaints was an issue of major concern to the panel.Most members shared the view that the existing system lacked transparency and supported anindependent medical ombudsman. In response, the Administration pointed out that the scope of amedical ombudsman was often limited to administrative complaints as it lacked the required expertiseto deliver a judgment on allegations of professional misconduct. It agreed that there was a need toenhance the credibility and transparency of the existing mechanism and was exploring improvementsin collaboration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong.
As regards members' suggestion of making the Public Complaints Co mmittee (PCC) of the Hospital
Authority (HA) independent from HA in order to enhance its credibility, the Administration pointedout that steps had been taken to ensure the impartiality of PCC. As to the suggestion of creating anindependent appeal body outside HA, the Administration said that its views on the issue would beincluded in the forthcoming green paper on health care reform.
The panel was also concerned about the enforcement of the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment)
Ordinance 1997. Members noted that in view of enforcement problems in certain areas of the51Ordinance, the Administration was exploring the possibility of establishing a Tob acco Control Office
under the auspices of the Department of Health.
Members pointed out that there were still many people smoking in shopping malls, lifts and
designated no-smoking areas in restaurants. Members observed that most management staff ofshopping malls and restaurants were unwilling to interfere when they found people smoking insidesuch premises for fear of offending their customers or getting into trouble. Many of the offenderswere actually aware of the no-smoking requirement but had ignored it since it was not activelyenforced by the Government. Members also pointed out that very often, the boundaries of no-smoking areas in restaurants were unclear. In view of the enforcement difficulties encountered, theysupported a complete ban on smoking in restaurants. They urged the Administration to review itsenforcement measures and tighten up the control of smoking in restricted areas to protect publichealth.
Members were also concerned about the increasing number of false claims made by health food
promoters with wide coverage in the media. Members noted that there had only been onesuccessful prosecution under the Undesirable Medical Advertisements Ordinance since 1998. Theyconsidered that the present practice of first issuing a warning letter to anyone found misleading thepublic by inducing them to use improper medicinal products was unsatisfactory. Manyunscrupulous operators had taken advantage of the lenient enforcement policy by mounting a largescale promotion to sell their products. They would then cease operation upon being warned by theDepartment of Health. Members urged the Administration to step up prosecution to avoid givingthe impression that it was not active in enforcing the law. In response to the panel's request, theAdministration undertook to review the Ordinance and propose amendments where necessary and tostep up prosecution.52Panel on Environmental Affairs
Air quality was an important agenda item of the panel. As the respirable suspended particulates
level was exceptionally high in Hong Kong, and since diesel powered vehicles were the main sourceof road side pollution, the panel strongly urged the Administration to impose more stringentstandards on fuel standards and vehicle emissions, and to identify cleaner alternatives to dieselvehicles.
To facilitate the implementation of control measures on vehicle emissions, the panel reminded the
Administration that adequate support measures must be put in place well in advance. For instance,the Administration must ensure sufficient refilling capacity for liquefied petroleum gas vehicles,consistent standards for emission tests, training of vehicle mechanics and availability of maintenanceinformation to the vehicle maintenance trade.
The panel also discussed the problem of some diesel vehicle drivers refilling their vehicles in the
Mainland where the sulphur content of the fuel was ten times that in Hong Kong. The panelrequested the Administration to introduce measures to encourage drivers crossing the border back toHong Kong to buy cleaner fuel. Furthermore, to combat the problem of illegal use of marked oil byvehicles, members stressed the need for more effective enforcement by the Customs and ExciseDepartment.
On water quality, the panel expressed serious concern about the quality of the water supplied from
Dongjiang. Members were disappointed that the Administration had not strived for better terms toensure that the water supplied was of the same quality as the regional and national standard of 1988.The panel also took note of the strong criticisms of the Public Accounts Committee on the53mismanagement in negotiating water supply arrangements with the Guangdong authorities and the
Administration's failure to disclose all relevant information. The panel suggested that negotiationfor a better water supply agreement should be raised from a technical to a political level between theHong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Guangdong authorities. For thelong term benefits of Hong Kong, the panel was of the view that Hong Kong should explorealternative water sources.
In view of the substantial investment of the Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme and the engineering
problems in the deep tunnelling works during Phase I of the Scheme, the panel urged theAdministration to seriously review the feasibility of other alternatives. The panel requested that anobjective, independent assessment should be made by the international review panel appointed by theAdministration to review the scheme and that the review panel should not feel the need to defend theAdministration's previous option.
On waste management, the panel emphasized the need for waste reduction at source, and segregation
and recycling of reusable materials wherever possible.
The panel was very concerned about the Administration's approach of disposing of waste,
particularly by incineration. Members urged the Administration to seriously consider other optionsinstead of expanding the scope of the existing Chemical Waste Treatment Centre to include clinicalwaste, and constructing new giant incinerators for other forms of waste.
A subcommittee was formed under the panel to provide dedicated attention to environmental hygiene
issues. The subcommittee discussed the streamlining of restaurant licensing, hawker control,crematorium service, hygiene standards of public toilets and other issues.54C H A P T E R 4 REDRESS SYSTEM
The Council operates a redress system under which the public can make representations on or seek
solutions to problems arising from Government policies, decisions and procedures. Under thesystem, Members provide assistance, where justified, to members of the public who are aggrieved byGovernment actions or policies. They also deal with public representations on Government policiesand legislation as well as other matters of public concern.
In groups of six, Members take turns to be on duty each week to oversee the system and to receive
petitions as well as representations made by deputations. In addition, they take turns to be on“ward duty” during their duty week to meet individual complainants and to give guidance to staff inprocessing cases. Staff of the Secretariat provide full-time support service to Members in theoperation of the system.
In 1999-2000, 1,133 new cases were received. Of these, 170 were group representations and 963
cases were brought up by individual members of the public. Out of the 1,248 cases dealt with andconcluded within the period, Members directly handled 417 cases which constituted 33.4% of thecaseload. The remaining 831 cases were handled by Secretariat staff on behalf of Members. Inview of the increased complexity of the cases and the increasing awareness of public rights, thequalitative demand on the services grew considerably. In order to resolve some cases expeditiously,Members held 83 case conferences with representatives of the Administration. In addition to cases,over 1,350 telephone enquiries were handled during the year under review.55Appendix 6 illustrates the nature and outcome of the cases completed. Appendix 7 is a
breakdown of these cases by Government policy bureaux/departments, independent organizationsand non-Government organizations.
ANALYSIS OF SIGNIFICANT CASES DEALT WITH
Some of the more common and significant cases dealt with under the redress system are as follows:
Housing Cases
Housing issues attracted the largest number of cases, totalling 376. These consisted mainly of
requests for ex gratia allowance arising from the clearance of squatter areas, applications for publicrental housing (PRH) and for transfer of units, splitting of households for unrelated co-tenants, theaddition of family members to tenancy, termination of tenancy, and views on housing reform.
Some group cases were about the quality of Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) units including piling
faults, sub-standard materials and works, and leakage problems. Other cases were on rehousingarrangements for rooftop dwellers and residents affected by the clearance of temporary housing areasand redevelopment of old PRH estates. Members noted with concern the difficulties faced by someaffected residents who had to surrender their homes as a result of clearance operations and move intointerim housing units which were far away from their residence, school and place of work.Members urged the Administration to provide interim housing units in urban areas and earlyallocation of PRH units to affected residents as far as possible.
Two deputations raised objection to the Housing Department’s policy for the payment of three
months' rent by tenants affected by redevelopment programmes and who failed to surrender their56PRH flats within one month after flat transfer or acquiring another form of subsidized housing.
Members shared the deputations’ concern and urged the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA) toreview the time frame for the surrender of PRH flats. Consequently, HKHA endorsed a relaxationof the time frame concerned from one month to 60 days.
The sharing of common facilities such as balconies and toilets by elderly tenants in converted one-
person units had led to confrontation, and the problem was further aggravated when family membersarrived from the Mainland for reunion. One deputation approached Members to propose theabolition of such units by phases. Members referred this concern to the Panel on Housing forfollow-up, whereupon panel members requested HKHA to abolish such units in the long term.Although HKHA did not accept the proposed abolition on account of a substantial outstandingdemand for one-person units, it proposed alternative measures to address the problem. In the shortterm, HKHA would continue to suspend the conversion of units into one-person units, while tenantswho had genuine difficulties in sharing facilities would either be transferred, or encouraged to moveto Housing for Senior Citizens or to apply for subsidized HOS units. In addition, converted one-person units would be reverted to their original design when the units became vacant. In the longterm, HKHA would increase the production of self contained one-person units and review its policyon converted one-person units in 2001.
The unusual settlement in Beverly Garden, a private sector participation HOS in Tseung Kwan O,
which led to cracks on the internal finishes of some units and unevenness in floor slab was alsobrought to the attention of Members. Being worried that the Strategic Sewage Disposal Schemetunnel and the reclamation and infrastructure works nearby might contribute to the unusualsettlement, the owners requested the Administration to extend the period for structural maintenanceand the statutory period of three years for buying-back of the units by HKHA at the original price.57In a case conference with Members, the Administration gave assurances on the structural safety of
the buildings. Although the requests for extending the maintenance guarantee and exempting theowners from the statutory buy-back arrangement were not acceded to, the developer agreed toinvestigate fully into every reported case of defect and follow-up with the owners.
Social Welfare Cases
Social welfare cases, totalling 76, were the second largest category of cases handled during the year.Most of the individual cases were related to applications for Social Security Assistance and views onthe Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme.
Group cases were mainly concerned with the tightening of CSSA policy on families of new arrivals,
on elderly persons living with their family members, and the criteria for assessing the assets of CSSArecipients who were single parents.
A group of parents enlisted Members' assistance in their request for exemption of early education and
training centres and special child care centres from the Enhanced Productivity Programme. Underthe Programme, the centres which were under the ambit of the Social Welfare Department wererequired to achieve a 5% productivity gain by 2002-03. Given that the manpower resources inthese centres were already tight, parents who had children receiving training there were worried of apossible reduction in staff establishment, or contracting out or reduction in the scope of supportservice in order to meet the target. Members shared the deputation's worries, and were of the viewthat such centres should be exempted from the Programme as in the case of education institutionsproviding similar services under the charge of the Education Department. The Administrationsubsequently acceded to Members' request.58Immigration Cases
The Immigration Department attracted the third largest number of cases, totalling 59. Most of the
individual cases were about entitlements to the right of abode in Hong Kong, verification ofpermanent resident status and applications for permanent stay or extension of stay. Other caseswere mainly allegations about employment of foreign domestic helpers in non-domestic work, andcomplaints on services provided to members of the public.
In pursuance of the announcement made by the Administration in June 1999 on a Concession to
allow persons, who had arrived in Hong Kong between 1 July 1997 and 29 January 1999 and hadclaimed the right of abode, to have their status as permanent residents verified in accordance with theCourt of Final Appeal decision, a deputation who claimed to represent 3 700 Mainland residentsbenefitting from the Concession petitioned Members for expediting the relevant applicationprocedures. Members urged the Immigration Department to look into the cases concerned, andmonitored the position through regular updates on the number of persons whose permanent residentstatus had been verified and those who had been issued with Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards.As regards Members' request for allowing those who were already in Hong Kong and had their statusverified to make their applications in Hong Kong instead of having to return to the Mainland forprocessing their applications, the Immigration Department maintained its position but undertook toestablish close liaison with the Mainland authorities to expedite the orderly admission of eligibleMainland residents.
Views Forwarded to the Chief Secretary for Administration's Office
The Chief Secretary for Administration's Office attracted the fourth largest number of cases, totalling53. These were mainly views on the administration of the civil service and the policies andoperations of various policy bureaux and Government departments, and which had been asked to be59brought to the attention of the Chief Secretary for Administration's Office. These included, for
example, the posting of high ranking officials, the discipline of civil servants, the abolition of the twoMunicipal Councils, and reforms and management issues of the Housing Department.
Police Cases
The Hong Kong Police Force attracted the fifth largest number of cases, totalling 38. The morecommon topics were allegations on abuse of power, unfair treatment and improper action by thePolice, illegal parking and noise nuisance. Views were also r eceived on how the Police could
further improve public law and order in their operations.
A group of officers of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police petitioned Members against the changes
brought about by the integration of the Auxiliary Police with the regular Police Force consequentupon a review on the role of the Auxiliary Police. The deputation was aggrieved that the reviewhad reduced the scope of training and duty hours which they considered would affect theiroperational competency. The deputation also requested the formation of an Auxiliary Officersassociation to facilitate communication with the Police management. Members held a caseconference with the Police management to pursue the deputation's request. The Police managementstressed that as the strength of the regular Police force had improved significantly in recent years, thedeployment of Auxiliary Police should be subject to operational need and a balanced deployment ofresources. To enhance the operational competency of the Auxiliary Police, the Police managementhad reminded its staff of the need to provide adequate opportunities for Auxiliary Police to gainpractical experience on the ground. It also confirmed that there was no objection to the formationof an association by Auxiliary Police, although due consideration would have to be given to its nature,rules and representation.60OTHER SIGNIFICANT CASES
Resumption of Wah Kai Industrial Centre
In connection with the resumption of the Wah Kai Industrial Centre in Tsuen Wan to make way for
the West Rail project, five deputations representing owners and operators of the Centre as well asindividual owners and operators petitioned Members for higher rates and early payment ofcompensation, provision of financial assistance and postponement of clearance action.
Members handling the case held a total of eight case conferences with the Administration. While
Members appreciated that the rates of compensation for owners were based on the open marketvalue of the units resumed, they were concerned that the surrender of the units would disrupt theirbusiness and cause hardship to their livelihood. As such, Members were of the view that the casewarranted compassionate treatment. Members requested the Administration to consider grantinghigher and more realistic rates of compensation to help owners and operators tide over their financialdifficulties, in particular those who could produce evidence to justify their loss. Members alsosuggested the provision of low-interest loans to assist the owners and operators to purchasereplacement units to continue their business, and greater flexib ility in scrutinizing relevant documents
to facilitate payment of compensation. Above all, Members requested the Administration to takeinto account the special circumstances of the owners and operators and avoid confrontation duringthe clearance exercise. Separately, as the application made by some owners in the name of theIncorporated Owners of the Centre for a judicial review was dismissed resulting in the applicantshaving to bear the costs, Members urged the Administration and Kowloon-Canton RailwayCorporation to consider waiving payment of the costs by the owners to alleviate their financialhardship.
In response to Members' concerns and suggestions, the Administration postponed the takeover date61to allow time for resolving complex cases. The Administration undertook to exercise as much
flexibility as possible in the scrutiny of documents, and set up a special case group to meet withowners and operators concerned to vet individual cases and expedite payment of compensation.Furthermore, relevant information was provided to owners and operators to help them identifyreplacement units and re-establish their business. In order to assure Members and affected partieson the reasonableness of the rates of compensation, the Administration referred some cases to theLands Tribunal for determination. As for other forms of financial assistance, owners and operatorswere advised that they could apply for short-term loans from banks and seek reimbursement of theaccrued interest from the Government. On the question of court costs, the Administrationundertook to convey Members' concern to the Secretary for Justice and Kowloon-Canton RailwayCorporation for consideration.
Redevelopment of the North Point Estate
In March 2000, HKHA announced the redevelopment of the North Point Estate by February 2002.This was the first estate selected for redevelopment outside the Comprehensive RedevelopmentProgramme (CRP). Petitions for assistance were immediately received from two deputationscomprising domestic and commercial tenants respectively.
The domestic tenants were dissatisfied with the short notice which fell short of the five-year rolling
programme for estates under the CRP. They requested higher rates of Domestic RemovalAllowance and rehousing in the vicinity through a phased redevelopment of the Estate. Consequentupon a case conference with Members, HKHA announced the grant of a special ex gratia allowanceto tenants affected by non-CRP projects where the notice of redevelopment was 30 months or less.However, the request for in situ rehousing was not acceded to, since a phased redevelopment wouldaffect the overall planning of the redevelopment site.62On the other hand, the commercial tenants demanded an enhancement of the rate of special ex gratia
allowance from 18 to 36 months to compensate for their loss in capital investment. They alsorequested HKHA to pay back the premium which they paid at the time of acquiring their tenancy, andthe right to participate in restricted tenders for shop premises in commercial centres of HKHA'sestates. Members held a case conference with the Administration on the requests. TheAdministration stressed that it was not possible to grant further compensation to the commercialtenants, nor could the premium be repaid as its value had depreciated three years aftercommencement of the tenancy. The commercial tenants could bid for commercial premises inHKHA estates through open tender, and for units in markets through restricted tender. Successfulbidders in the latter category would benefit from free rental for three months while all other eligiblecommercial tenants of the Estate would be paid a lump sum in lieu.
Child Illegal Immigrants in Boys’ Homes
Representatives from the Social Work Assistant Branch of the Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’Association enlisted Members’ assistance for legislative amendments to exclude child illegalimmigrants (CIIs) from the Pui Chi Boys’ Home and the Begonia Road Juvenile Home. They wereconcerned with the aggressive and confrontational behaviour of the CIIs, the increasing number ofattacks on Social Work Assistants who were not trained in the handling of violent persons, and thebad example they were setting to local children in the Homes.
Members held a case conference with the Administration on the matter. As a short term measure,
Members urged the Administration to second disciplined services staff to the two Homes on a trialbasis to assist in the control of violent CIIs. They also requested the Administration to establish amechanism to review suspected cases of false claim of age of CIIs and seek professional opinion from63medical experts. In the long-term, the Administration would explore the possibility of
accommodating all CIIs in a separate fac ility providing the same treatment as that accorded to a child
or juvenile in a place of refuge, and examine legislative amendments to resolve the problem.
The Administration subsequently arranged for Civil Aid Service members to assist on a need basis in
the Pui Chi Boys’ Home, and the appointment of private security guards in the Begonia RoadJuvenile Home where necessary. Additional Social Work Assistants and Workshop Instructorswere deployed to help maintain order and arrange programmes for the children concerned. Anassessment panel was set up to review cases of false claim of age of CIIs. The Administration alsoundertook to explore the possibility of housing all CIIs in a separate facility, although legislativeamendments would not be considered on account of legal policy and human rights objections, and therelatively small number of incidents.
The D15 Road Scheme
Following gazettal of the Road Scheme of D15, which aimed to improve the local road network atthe congested Fo Tan area and provide a secondary access for residents during emergency situation,four deputations petitioned Members to raise objection against the proposed alignment, landresumption and rehousing matters. Another deputation in support of the scheme enlisted Members'assistance for early implementation of the scheme. Members handling the case held two caseconferences with the Administration. They urged the Administration to respond proactively to theaffected parties by briefing them fully on the impact of the project, the environmental mitigationmeasures, the compensation and rehousing arrangements. They also requested the Administrationto consider the proposals on alternative alignments. In response to the concerns raised, theAdministration commissioned a consultancy study on the alternative alignments. Although thealternative alignments were not accepted on structural and safety grounds, the Administration64undertook to keep the need for land resumption to the necessary minimum, provide rehousing for
eligible occupants of affected structures, ban heavy vehicles exceeding 5.5 tons from using the roadto reduce disturbance to residents, and construct reinforced concrete containment parapet along theflyover to provide better protection to residents. The Road Scheme, which incorporated certainrevisions, was subsequently endorsed by the Executive Council for implementation in mid 2001.65C H A P T E R 5 LIAISON
PARLIAMENTARY LIAISON GROUP
The Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee of the House Committee, formed in July 1998, is
responsible for providing overall co-ordination of all parliamentary liaison activities between theCouncil and other parliamentary organizations outside Hong Kong, considering proposals for settingup friendship groups with such organizations, and making recommendations to the House Committee.During the reporting period, the subcommittee considered and recommended to the HouseCommittee various proposals to foster closer links with legislatures outside Hong Kong.
LUNCHES WITH CONSULS GENERAL
To enhance contacts between Members and the diplomatic community in Hong Kong, regularlunches were organized to provide opportunities for Members to make acquaintance of and toexchange views with consular officials on the work of the Council as well as matters of mutualconcern. Between August 1999 and June 2000, 13 such lunches were held, which were attended bya total of 87 consular officials.
CONTACT WITH DISTRICT COUNCILS
Members hold on a roster basis a round of meetings with members of the District Councils toexchange views on matters of mutual concern. Each meeting is followed by a luncheon attended by66the President and Members. Issues on matters of policy raised at these meetings are referred to the
relevant panels for more in-depth study, while individual cases are taken up by the ComplaintsDivision for follow-up with the Administration.
OVERSEAS VISITS BY MEMBERS
From 13 to 20 February 2000, a delegation of Legislative Council Members visited London,Strasbourg and Berlin, during which they held meetings with senior Government officials, Membersof Parliament, leaders of major trades and industries, and representatives of public and privateorganizations to discuss issues of mutual interests. They also received briefings on a variety ofsubjects, including urban renewal, environmental protection and economic policies.
VISITORS
At the invitation of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, members of the Australia-Hong KongParliamentary Friendship Group visited Hong Kong from 27 February to 2 March 2000 to fostercloser links between the two Legislatures. The delegation also held meetings with seniorGovernment officials and business leaders, and were briefed on the latest developments in HongKong.
On a regular basis, Members and senior staff of the Council received visiting parliamentarians and
delegations referred to the Legislative Council by the Information Services Department of the HongKong Special Administrative Region Government and by consuls general in Hong Kong. Duringthe 1999-2000 session, a total of 114 meetings were held with these visitors, who were briefed on thelatest developments in Hong Kong. They included members of Legislatures, political and business67leaders, Government officials and prominent persons from various territories. A list of the visitors
received during the session is in Appendix 8 .68C H A P T E R 6 SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MEMBERS
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMISSION
The Legislative Council Commission is a statutory body established under The Legislative Council
Commission Ordinance (Cap 443). Chaired by the President of the Council and comprising 12other Members, the Commission exercises managerial and financial functions in providing, throughthe Legislative Council Secretariat, administrative support and fac ilities to the Council independent
of the Government. There are three committees under the Commission to carry out specificdelegated functions. Membership of the Commission and its committees, and their terms of
reference are set out in Appendix 9 .
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SECRETARIAT
Headed by the Secretary General, the Legislative Council Secretariat comprises nine divisions.
Staff of the Secretariat are directly appointed by the Commission. As at 30 June 2000, there were
309 staff in the Secretariat. The organization chart is shown in Appendix 10 .
Council Business Divisions
Servicing of Council and committee meetings is undertaken by three Council Business Divisions.
The three divisions respectively provide secretariat and support services for meetings of the Council
and its subcommittees. In addition, they assist Members in receiving overseas visitors, serviceparliamentary liaison activities, and take up coordination work for Members' meetings with District69Councils.
Legal Service Division
Headed by the Legal Adviser, the division prepares legal reports on bills and subsidiary legislation,
and advises committees of the Council on legal matters relating to proceedings of co mmittees. The
Legal Adviser is also the Counsel to the Legislature, advising the President and the Clerk to theCouncil on legal matters in respect of Council proceedings.
Research and Library Services Division
The division provides research service for the Council and its committees. It also manages theCouncil Library, which is open to Members and staff of the Secretariat. Members of the public areallowed access to records of open meetings of the Council and its co mmittees and related papers as
well as the library collection.
Complaints Division
The division assists Members in handling complaints and representations from members of the public.It services Members’ meetings with complainants and case conferences with Government officials.
Public Information Division
The division is responsible for the development and implementation of a public information andeducation programme on the Council.
Translation and Interpretation Division
The division is responsible for the production of the Hong Kong Hansard - Official Record ofProceedings of the Meetings of the Legislative Council. It also provides translation service in70respect of questions, motions, papers, minutes and other Council and committee papers.
Administration Division
The division provides secretariat service for The Legislative Council Commission and internal
administrative support for other divisions in the Secretariat. It also administers Members’remuneration and claims for reimbursement of operating expenses.71Appendix 1Appendix 1Appendix 1Appendix 1COMPOSITION OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
Hon Mrs Rita FAN, GBS, JP
(Election Committee)
MEMBERS
FUNCTIONAL
CONSTITUENCIES
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou, JP
(Industrial - First)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun, JP
(Commercial - First)
Hon Edward HO Sing-tin, SBS, JP
(Architectural, Surveying and
Planning)
Hon Michael HO Mun-ka
(Health Services)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO
Chung-tai, JP
(Engineering)
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung, JP
(Accountancy)
Hon LEE Kai-ming, SBS, JP
(Labour)
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po, JP
(Finance)
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah, JP
(Industrial - Second)
Hon Margaret NG
(Legal)Hon Mrs Selina CHOW
LIANG Shuk-yee, JP
(Wholesale and Retail)
Hon Ronald ARCULLI, JP
(Real Estate and Construction)
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
(Education)
Hon Ambrose CHEUNG
Wing-sum, JP(up to 31 December 1999)(Urban Council)
Hon HUI Cheung-ching
(Import and Export)
Hon CHAN Kwok-keung
(Labour)
Hon Bernard CHAN
(Insurance)
Hon CHAN Wing-chan
(Labour)
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung, JP
(Medical)
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG
LAU Yau-fun, JP
(Textiles and Garment)
Hon SIN Chung-kai
(Information Technology)
Dr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-
hong
(Commercial - Second)
Hon WONG Yung-kan
(Agriculture and Fisheries)Hon Howard YOUNG, JP
(Tourism)
Hon LAU Wong-fat, GBS, JP
(Heung Yee Kuk)
Hon Mrs Miriam LAU
Kin-yee, JP(Transport)
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting,
SBS, JP
(Sports, Performing Arts, Culture
and Publication)
Hon LAW Chi-kwong, JP
(Social Welfare)
Hon FUNG Chi-kin
(Financial Services)
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong, JP
(Regional Council)
GEOGRAPHICAL
CONSTITUENCIES
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan
(New Territories East)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
(New Territories West)
Hon LEE Wing-tat
(New Territories West)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
(New Territories West)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming,
SC, JP
(Hong Kong Island)72Hon Fred LI Wah-ming, JP
(Kowloon East)
Hon James TO Kun-sun
(Kowloon West)
Hon Christine LOH
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
(Kowloon East)
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
(New Territories West)
Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-
fat, JP
(New Territories East)
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing, JP
(Kowloon West)
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon LAU Chin-shek, JP
(Kowloon West)
Hon LAU Kong-wah
(New Territories East)
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, JP
(New Territories East)
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
(New Territories East)
Hon SZETO Wah
(Kowloon East)
Hon TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JP
(New Territories West)
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Hon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chu, SBS, JP
Hon NG Leung-singProf Hon NG Ching-faiHon MA Fung-kwokHon CHAN Kam-lamHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen, JP
Hon CHOY So-yuk73Appendix 2 MEMBERS’ BIOGRAPHIES
Hon Mrs FAN HSU Lai-tai, Rita, GBS, JP
President of the Legislative Council
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 20 September 1945 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Master of Social Science (in Psychology), University of Hong Kong (1970-73) * Certificate in Personnel Management, University of Hong Kong (1969-71) * Bachelor of Science (in Chemistry and Physics), University of Hong Kong (1964-67) * St. Stephen's Girls' College (1952-64)
Occupation : Full-time Legislator Public Service :
* H o n g K o n g D e p u t y t o t h e N i n t h N a t i o n a l P e o p l e ' s C o n g r e s s o f t h e P e o p l e ' s R e p u b l i c
of China
* Chairman of the Board of Trustee of the Association for Celebration of Reunification
of Hong Kong with China Charitable Trust Fund
* H o n o r a r y A d v i s e r o f t h e H o n g K o n g F e d e r a t i o n o f W o m e n * President, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (1995-97)
* Convenor of the Celebration Activities Subcommittee of the Preparatory Committee
for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1995-97)
* Member of the Preliminary Working Committee for the Preparatory Committee for
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1993-95)
* Convenor of the Social and Security Subgroup of the Preliminary Working Committee
for the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(1993-95)
* Member of the Executive Council (1989-92) * Member of the Legislative Council (1983-92) * Chairman of the Education Commission (1990-92) * Chairman of the Board of Education (1986-89)74Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung, JP
President's Deputy
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 23 April 1939 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* M . B . B . S . ( H o n g K o n g ) * F . R . C . S . ( E n g l a n d ) * F . R . C . S . ( E d i n b u r g h ) * F . R . A . C . S . * F . A . C . S . * F . C . S . H . K . * F.H.K.A.M. (Surgery)
Occupation : Medical Doctor Public Service :
* Chairman, House Committee, Legislative Council * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Health Services, Legislative Council * Chairman, House Committee, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Health Services, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-98)
* Member, Legislative Council (Functional Constituency - Medical) (1988-97) * Chairman, House Committee, Legislative Council (1995-97) * M e m b e r , H o s p i t a l A u t h o r i t y * Vice-President (General Affairs), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine * Honorary Vice President, Chinese Association of STD/AIDS Prevention and Control,
The People's Republic of China
* V i c e C h a i r m a n , C h i n a A I D S N e t w o r k * Co-Chairman (Hong Kong), Mainland-Hong Kong Committee on AIDS * C h a i r m a n , H o n g K o n g A I D S F o u n d a t i o n * C h a i r m a n , T u e n M u n H o s p i t a l G o v e r n i n g C o m m i t t e e * Vice-President, Independent Police Complaints Council * M e m b e r , C h i n e s e M e d i c i n e C o u n c i l o f H o n g K o n g * M e m b e r , A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l o n t h e E n v i r o n m e n t * Member, Provisional Council on Reproductive Technology * C h a i r m a n , H o n g K o n g K i d n e y F o u n d a t i o n * Chairman, Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care * Chairman, The International Drug Abuse Treatment Foundation * Council Member, Family Planning Association of Hong Kong * Member, Executive Committee, Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society75Hon TING Woo-shou, Kenneth, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 21 August 1942 Education and Professional Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois, USA ( 1968)
Occupation : Chairman, Kader Industrial Company Limited Public Service :
* President, Hong Kong Plastics Manufacturers Association Limited * Chairman, Plastics Industry Training Board, Vocational Training Council * Deputy Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Industries * General Committee Member, The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong * Honorary President, The Toys Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong Limited * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g G e n e r a l C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g T r a d e D e v e l o p m e n t C o u n c i l * M e m b e r , B a r r i s t e r s D i s c i p l i n a r y T r i b u n a l P a n e l * Director and Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong Plastics Technology Centre * Member, Council of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University * Member, The Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
* H o n g K o n g D i s t r i c t A f f a i r s A d v i s e r * Member, Hong Kong Productivity Council (1987-90) * Member, Trade Advisory Board (1984-88) * Member, Hong Kong Examination Authority (1983-87) * Member, Consumer Council (1980-87) * Member, Advisory Committee on Second Market, The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited
* Member, Plastic Committee, Industry and Technology Development Council * M e m b e r , B o a r d o f R e v i e w , I n l a n d R e v e n u e76Hon TIEN Pei-chun, James, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 8 January 1947 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* M. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, San Jose State University (1970) * B. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois ( 1968)
* Diocesan Boys' School (1964)
Occupation :
* Chairman, Manhattan Holdings Limited * Chairman, Manhattan Garments (Int'l) Limited
Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Economic Services, Legislative Council * Member, The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference * General Committee Member, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce * G e n e r a l C o m m i t t e e M e m b e r , F e d e r a t i o n o f H o n g K o n g I n d u s t r i e s * C o u r t M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g P o l y t e c h n i c U n i v e r s i t y * Council Member, The Chinese University of Hong Kong77Hon CHU Yu-lin, David
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 5 March 1944 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Electrical Engineering Degree, Northeastern University, USA * M a n a g e m e n t D e g r e e , N o r t h e a s t e r n U n i v e r s i t y , U S A * M . B . A . , H a r v a r d U n i v e r s i t y , U S A
Occupation : Managing Director, Wah Tak Fung Holdings Limited Public Service :
* Chairman of Hong Kong War Memorial Pension Advisory Committee (1999 - p r e s e n t ) * M e m b e r , M a n d a t o r y P r o v i d e n t F u n d S c h e m e s A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * Chairman of the Committee on Members' Interests of the Legislative Council * Executive Committee Member of the Helping Hand (12/1997 - present) * Member of the Election Council for the Hong Kong Deputies to the Ninth National
People's Congress of the People's Republic of China (11/1997)
* Honorary President of the Junior Police Officers' Association of the Hong Kong
Police Force (1/1997 - present)
* Member of the Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member of the Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
* Member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (1995-97)
* Member of the Preliminary Working Committee for the Preparatory Committee for
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1993-95)
* Member of the Legislative Council (1995-97) * Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1992-97) * Member of the Consultative Committee on the New Airport and Related Projects
(1991-98)
* Member of Hong Kong War Memorial Pensions Appeal Board (1991-99) * Member of Action Committee Against Narcotics (1990-92) * Representative of Advisory Council on AIDS (3/1990 - 2/1992) * Lecturer of MED Programme, Chinese University of Hong Kong (1985-89) * Lecturer of Management Programme, Jiao Tong University, Shanghai (1985-89) * Member of Special Committee on Noise, Environmental Protection Advisory
Committee (7/1983 - 6/1984)
* Member of Hong Kong Pistol Shooting Team (1983-85) * Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Officer ( 1982-85)
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) * Trustee of HKCSS Trust Fund (1990 - present) * Member of the Executive Committee (1992-93) * Chairman of Committee on Hong Kong - Mainland China Exchange in Social
Welfare (1991-95)
* Chairman of Management Committee (1989-92) * Chairman of Executive Committee (1989-92) * Chairman of Finance Sub-Committee (1/1989 - 10/1989)78 * Honorary Treasurer (1988-89)
Christian Family Service Centre * Convenor of Fund Raising Sub-Committee (1989-96) * Member of Board of Directors (1987-97) * Member of Finance and Personnel Sub-Committee (1987-88) Community Chest of Hong Kong * Vice Patron (1992/93 - 1997) * Member, Former Director Committee (1992/93 - 1997) * M e m b e r , C o r p o r a t e C o n t r i b u t i o n P r o g r a m m e O r g a n i z i n g C o m m i t t e e
(1992/93 - 1997)
* Board Member (1981-87, 1990-92) * Member, Admissions, Budgets and Allocations Co mmittee (1984-87, 1990-92)
* Fourth Vice President (1989-90) * Chairman, Admissions, Budgets and Allocations Co mmittee (1989-90)
* Member, Executive Committee (1989-90) * Deputy Chairman, Admissions, Budgets and Allocations Co mmittee

(1987/88 - 1988/89)
* Member, Campaign Committee (1984-86)79Hon HO Sai-chu, SBS, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 6 June 1937 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Graduate of Hong Kong Technical College (now known as the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University)
* G r a d u a t e o f W a h Y a n C o l l e g e , H o n g K o n g
Occupation : Director and General Manager, Fook Lee Group of Companies Public Service :
* Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee, Legislative Council * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative Council * Member, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference * Vice Chairman, Chinese General Chamber of Commerce * M e m b e r , L a b o u r A d v i s o r y B o a r d * M e m b e r , E m p l o y e e s R e t r a i n i n g B o a r d * P e r m a n e n t S u p e r v i s o r , H o n g K o n g C o n s t r u c t i o n A s s o c i a t i o n * M a n a g e r , C o n f u c i a n H o K w o k P u i C h u n C o l l e g e * Manager, Wanchai Kai-Fong Welfare Association School * Director, Ho Iu Kwong Charity Foundation Limited * Chairman, Guangzhou Friendship Liaison Association Limited * Member, Legislative Council (1985-91) * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Board Member, Airport Authority (1995-99) * Member, The Mass Transit Railway Corporation (1989-95) * Chairman, Occupational Safety and Health Council (1988-91) * Member, Education Commission (1989-91) * Member, Transport Advisory Committee (1989-95) * Member, Trade Advisory Board (1985-91)80Hon HO Sau-lan, Cyd
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 24 July 1954 Education and Professional Qualifications : University of Waterloo Occupation : Legislative Councillor Public Service : /81Hon HO Sing-tin, Edward, SBS, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 2 December 1938 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Bachelor of Architecture, University of Hong Kong * F e l l o w , H o n g K o n g I n s t i t u t e o f A r c h i t e c t s * Associate, Royal Institute of British Architects * Registered Architect, Hong Kong Authorized Person, List 1 * Registered Architect, Architects Registration Council of the UK * Registered Architect, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards of the
USA
* Registered Architect, State of California * Registered Architect, State of Texas * Registered Architect, Board of Architects of Singapore * R e g i s t e r e d I n t e r i o r D e s i g n e r , S t a t e o f T e x a s * H o n o r a r y M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g I n s t i t u t e o f P l a n n e r s * Honorary Member, Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects * H o n o r a r y F e l l o w , H o n g K o n g I n s t i t u t e o f H o u s i n g * M e m b e r , I n s t i t u t e o f D i r e c t o r s * A d v i s o r y P r o f e s s o r , S h a n g h a i T o n g j i U n i v e r s i t y * A d v i s o r y P r o f e s s o r , H u n a n Y u e y a n g U n i v e r s i t y * H o n o r a r y P r o f e s s o r , D e p a r t m e n t o f A r c h i t e c t u r e , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g
Occupation :
* Managing Director, Wong Tung & Partners Limited * Partner, Wong Tung & Partners Limited
Public Service :
* Member, Legislative Council (1987-97) * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Legislative Council (1998-00) * Convenor, Standing Lands and Works Panel, Legislative Council (1990-93) * Chairman, Panel on Lands and Works, Legislative Council (1993-94) * Chairman, Panel on Planning, Lands and Works, Legislative Council (1994-00) * Member, Executive Council (1991-92) * Member, Construction Advisory Board (1993-96, 1999-02) * Member, Exchange Fund Investment Limited ( 1998 - present)
* Member, ICAC Advisory Committee on Corruption (1997-00) * Chairman, Council of the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust (1993-02) * Member, Board of Trustees of the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust (1993-02) * Member, Hong Kong Port Development Board (1990-98) * Member, Hong Kong Port and Maritime Board (1998-00) * Member, Board of Hong Kong Industrial Estates Corporation (1989-92) * Chairman, Board of Hong Kong Industrial Estates Corporation (1992-02) * Member, Board of Mass Transit Railway Corporation (1991-00) * Chairman, Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong (1994-98) * Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the HKSAR (1996-97) * China Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1995-97)82 * Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority (1986-96)
* Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority Building Committee (1984-87) * Chairman, Hong Kong Housing Authority Building Committee (1987-96) * Member, ICAC Complaints Committee (1989-93) * Director, Board of Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (1988-91) * Chairman, Antiquities Advisory Board (1989-91) * Member, Council of the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (1988-91) * Convenor, Nine Professional Bodies (1988-91) * Member, Land and Building Advisory Committee (1985-90) * Member, Basic Law Consultative Committee (1985-89) * Member, Hong Kong Town Planning Board (1982-88)83Hon HO Chun-yan, Albert
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 1 December 1951 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B a c h e l o r o f L a w s ( H o n s . ) , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * P o s t - g r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e i n L a w s , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * S o l i c i t o r , S u p r e m e C o u r t o f H o n g K o n g * N o t a r y P u b l i c
Occupation : Practising Solicitor and Notary Public Public Service :
* D e p u t y C h a i r m a n , P a n e l o n H o m e A f f a i r s , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * Public Member, Board of Review Hearing Tax Appeals * Member, Performing Right Tribunal Hearing Cases concerning Assessment of
Performance Royalties
* Member, Provisional Regional Council (7/1997 - 12/1999) * Member, Regional Council (1995 - 6/1997) * Elected Member, Legislative Council (1995 - 6/1997)84Hon HO Mun-ka, Michael
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 6 November 1955 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* R e g i s t e r e d G e n e r a l N u r s e * R e g i s t e r e d M e n t a l N u r s e * Diploma in Nursing Administration * B a c h e l o r o f N u r s i n g
Occupation : Registered Nurse (Castle Peak Hospital) Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Health Services, Legislative Council * B o a r d M e m b e r , N u r s i n g C o u n c i l o f H o n g K o n g * B o a r d M e m b e r , H o s p i t a l A u t h o r i t y * M e m b e r , E l d e r l y C o m m i s s i o n * Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Shatin Hospital * Council Member, Hong Kong Open Learning Institute (1994-96) * Member, Concern Committee on Medical and Health Policy (1986-89) * M e m b e r , H e a l t h C a r e P o l i c y R e s e a r c h G r o u p85Ir Dr Hon HO Chung-tai, Raymond, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 23 March 1939 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B . S c . ( E n g . ) , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * D . A . S . E . , U n i v e r s i t y o f M a n c h e s t e r , U K * P h . D . , C i t y U n i v e r s i t y o f L o n d o n , U K * H o n o r a r y D o c t o r o f B u s i n e s s A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , C i t y U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g
Occupation : Engineer Public Service :
* Justice of the Peace * Ex-officio Member, Election Committee of the First Legislative Council of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region
* D e p u t y C h a i r m a n , P u b l i c W o r k s S u b c o m m i t t e e , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * Chairman, Association of Engineers in Society * A d v i s o r y P r o f e s s o r , S h a n g h a i T o n g j i U n i v e r s i t y * Deputy Chairman, Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Plant Safety Consultative
Committee
* M e m b e r , G a s S a f e t y A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Deputy Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-98)
* Member, LegCo Select Committee to Inquire into the Circumstances Leading to the
Problems Surrounding the Commencement of the Operation of the New Hong Kong
International Airport at Chek Lap Kok since 6 July 1998 and Related Issues
* President, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (1987-88) * Member, Basic Law Consultative Committee (1986-90) * H o n g K o n g A f f a i r s A d v i s e r * Member, Election Committee for Hong Kong Deputies to the Ninth National
People's Congress of the People's Republic of China
* Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* Council Chairman, City University of Hong Kong/City Polytechnic of Hong Kong
(1992-94)
* Chairman, Transport Advisory Committee (1995-97) * Member, Industry and Technology Development Council (ITDC) (1992-94) * Chairman, Technology Committee of the ITDC (1992-94) * Chairman, Executive Committee of Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation
(1990-91)
* Member, Consultative Committee on the New Airport and Related Projects * C o u n c i l M e m b e r , V o c a t i o n a l T r a i n i n g C o u n c i l * Member, Occupational Safety and Health Council (1988-95) * Member, Construction Industry Training Authority (1981-93)86Hon LEE Wing-tat
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 25 December 1955 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* S t . P a u l ' s C o l l e g e * U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g
Occupation : Full-time Councillor Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council * Member, Provisional Regional Council (up to 12/1999) * Member, Housing Authority (up to 3/2000)87Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 12 February 1957 Education and Professional Qualifications :
B. Sc. (Eng.) - Department of Civil Engineering, University of Hong Kong
Occupation : General Secretary, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions Public Service :
* Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Standing Committee Member, Hong Kong Alliance in S upport of Patriotic

Democratic Movements of China (1989 - present)
* Committee Member, Hong Kong Catholic Commission on Labour Affairs (1992-94) * Organizer, Kwun Tong Occupational Health Centre (1978-80) * Executive Secretary, Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee (1980-90) * Committee Member, Employees Retraining Board (1995 - present) * Committee Member, Construction Advisory Board (1996 - 3/1999) * Committee Member, Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Labour
Advisory Board (2/1999 - present)88Hon LEE Chu-ming, Martin, SC, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 8 June 1938 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B . A . , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Q u e e n ' s C o u n s e l
Occupation : Barrister-at-law Public Service :
* L e g a l A d v i s e r , H o n g K o n g J o u r n a l i s t s ' A s s o c i a t i o n * L e g a l A d v i s e r , H o n g K o n g M e d i c a l A s s o c i a t i o n * Legal Adviser, Justice and Peace Co mmission of the Diocese of the Roman Catholic

Church of Hong Kong
* C h a i r m a n , D e m o c r a t i c P a r t y * Chairman, Executive Committee, Democratic Party * Chairman, Central Committee, Democratic Party89Hon LI Ka-cheung, Eric, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 23 May 1953 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* St. Paul's Co-educational College * W a r w i c k S c h o o l , U K * B.A. in Economics (Hons.), University of Manchester, UK * Fellow, Hong Kong Society of Accountants * Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales * Fellow, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators * Certified Public Accountant * Honorary Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Housing
Occupation : Senior Partner, Li, Tang, Chen & Co. Certified Public Accountants Public Service :
* Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Legislative Council * D e p u t y C h a i r m a n , P a n e l o n F i n a n c i a l A f f a i r s , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * C h a i r m a n , C o m m i s s i o n o n Y o u t h * C h a i r p e r s o n , H o n g K o n g C o u n c i l o f S o c i a l S e r v i c e * Vice-Chairman, Independent Police Complaints Council * Director, Exchange Fund Investment Limited (up to 3.1. 2000)
* M e m b e r , D e p o s i t - t a k i n g C o m p a n i e s A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * M e m b e r , U s e r ' s C o m m i t t e e , I n l a n d R e v e n u e D e p a r t m e n t * C o u n c i l M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g P o l y t e c h n i c U n i v e r s i t y * Non-Employer Trustee, Staff Superannuation Scheme, Chinese University of Hong
Kong (1983) (1985)
* Non-Employer Trustee, Terms of Service "C" Staff Terminal Gratuity Scheme,
Chinese University of Hong Kong
* H o n o r a r y P r e s i d e n t , H o n g K o n g P H A B A s s o c i a t i o n * Honorary President, Hong Kong Kindergarten Association * President, Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped * President, Activities Committee, Eastern District Junior Police Call * H o n o r a r y A d v i s e r , H o n g K o n g A I D S F o u n d a t i o n * Promoter and Director, Gifted Education Foundation Limited * H o n g K o n g D i r e c t o r , I n t e r n a t i o n a l B u r e a u f o r C h i l d r e n ' s R i g h t s * Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association * Executive Committee Member, Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong * M e m b e r , L o n d o n B u s i n e s s S c h o o l R e g i o n a l A d v i s o r y B o a r d * Member, Princeton University of USA Council for Hong Kong's Development * H o n o r a r y A u d i t o r , H o n g K o n g M e d i c a l A s s o c i a t i o n * H o n o r a r y A u d i t o r , H o n g K o n g D e n t a l A s s o c i a t i o n * Honorary Auditor, Hong Kong Sino-British Fellowship Trust Scholars' Association * H o n o r a r y A u d i t o r , H o n g K o n g S p e c i a l S c h o o l s C o u n c i l * Member, Children Programming Consultative Committee, Television Broadcasts
Limited
* Chairman, Advisory Board on Accounting Studies, Chinese University of Hong
Kong90Hon LEE Kai-ming, SBS, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 11 October 1937 Education and Professional Qualifications : Secondary Level Occupation : Full-time Legislator Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman of the Panel on Manpower of the Legislative Council * Deputy Chairman of the Panel on Public Service of the Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-98)
* Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions (1995-01) * Member of the Legislative Council (1995-97) * Member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (1995-97)
* Member of the Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
* Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-97) * Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Council (1995-01) * Member of the Mandatory Provident Fund Advisory Board (1996-98) * Adjudicator of the Obscene Articles Tribunal (1987-02) * S e c r e t a r y G e n e r a l o f t h e F e d e r a t i o n o f H o n g K o n g a n d K o w l o o n L a b o u r U n i o n s
(1984-95)
* Vice Chairman of the Basic Law Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (1985-90)
* Non-Executive Director of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, FSB
(1998-01)91Dr Hon LI Kwok-po, David, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 13 March 1939 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* M.A. (Economics and Law), University of Cambridge * Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers * Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales * Fellow, British Computer Society * Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, England * Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law, University of Cambridge * Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, University of Warwick * Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, University of Hong Kong * Honorary Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, Lingnan College
Occupation : Banker (Chairman and Chief Executive, The Bank of East Asia Limited) Public Service :
* Member, Legislative Council (Functional Constituency - Finance) (1998-00) * Chairman, The Chinese Banks' Association, Limited * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g A s s o c i a t i o n o f B a n k s C o m m i t t e e * Member, Consultative Council, Hong Kong Association of Banks * M e m b e r , B a n k i n g A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * M e m b e r , E x c h a n g e F u n d A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * Vice Chairman, One Country Two Systems Research Institute Limited * Chairman, Executive Committee and Council, Hong Kong Management Association * Chairman, Executive Committee and Honorary Treasurer, Finance Council of the
Friends of Cambridge University in Hong Kong
* Chairman, Executive Committee of St. James' Settlement * L i f e P a t r o n , T h e H o n g K o n g B a l l e t * G o v e r n o r , A s i a n I n s t i t u t e o f M a n a g e m e n t * Treasurer and Vice-Chairman, Council of University of Hong Kong * M e m b e r , C o u r t o f U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * H o n o r a r y T r e a s u r e r , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Chairman, Finance Committee, University of Hong Kong * Chairman, Universities Joint Committee on Salaries, University of Hong Kong * M e m b e r , H o n o r a r y D e g r e e C o m m i t t e e , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g R e d C r o s s A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l * Chairman, Pacific Rim Bankers Program Advisory Board * T r u s t e e , U n i v e r s i t y G r a d u a t e s A s s o c i a t i o n S c h o l a r s h i p F u n d * V i c e P a t r o n , C o m m u n i t y C h e s t o f H o n g K o n g * Founder Member, Friends of The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race * Member, The Asia Society International Council * M e m b e r , A C o m m i s s i o n o n a N e w A s i a * Trustee, Board of Trustees, American Graduate School of International Management
(Thunderbird)
* Trustee, The Cambridge Foundation * Member, Council of Governors, Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care * H o n o r a r y P a t r o n , S i n c e r e C h a r i t a b l e F o u n d a t i o n92 * Unofficial Justice of the Peace
* P a t r o n , F e s t i v a l F r i n g e * H o n o r a r y M e m b e r , T h e H o n g K o n g A v i a t i o n C l u b * Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Arts Festival Society Limited * H o n o r a r y P a t r o n , M a n d a r i n G o l f a n d C o u n t r y C l u b * Member, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong * C h a i r m a n , E a s t A s i a n H i s t o r y o f S c i e n c e F o u n d a t i o n * H o n o r a r y A d v i s e r , O v e r s e a s G r a d u a t e s A s s o c i a t i o n * Special Adviser, Shimizu Corporation * M e m b e r , T h e A v o n I n t e r n a t i o n a l A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l * Member, SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management Board, The Wharton
School of the University of Pennsylvania
* Member, Daimler Benz International Advisory Board * M e m b e r , G u l f s t r e a m S o u t h E a s t A s i a A d v i s o r y B o a r d * Member, Advisory Committee of ING Beijing Investment Company Limited * F e l l o w , M c K i n s e y G l o b a l I n s t i t u t e * M e m b e r , P o w e r g e n I n t e r n a t i o n a l A d v i s o r y B o a r d * M e m b e r , T h e A s i a S o c i e t y H o n g K o n g C e n t r e A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * Member, Federal Reserve Bank of New York International Capital Markets Advisory
Committee
* M e m b e r , I B M A s i a / P a c i f i c G r o u p A d v i s o r y B o a r d * Member, IBM Greater China Advisory Board * Member, Jardine Fleming Asian Property Company Advisory Council * M e m b e r , R o l l s - R o y c e S o u t h E a s t A s i a A d v i s o r y B o a r d * H o n g K o n g A f f a i r s A d v i s e r * Member, Land Fund Advisory Committee (1997-98) * Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(1995-97)
* Vice-Chairman, Basic Law Drafting Committee (1985-90) * Member, Preliminary Working Committee, Preparatory Committee for the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region (1993-95)
* Member, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong (1982-85) * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Legislative Council (Functional Constituency - Finance) (1985-97) * Chairman, Banking Training Board of the Vocational Training Council (1985-93) * Member, Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Managing Board (1982-91) * Chairman, Hong Kong Festival Fringe (1982-86) * Chairman, Appointments Board of Chinese University of Hong Kong (1986-87) * Honorary Adviser, Japan Airlines Hong Kong Office (1991-92) * Governor, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (1990-91) * Member, Institutes of Biotechnology at Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong
Kong University of Science and Technology (Board of Overseers) (1989-95)
* T h e C o m m u n i t y C h e s t o f H o n g K o n g - Member, Admissions, Budget and Allocations Co mmittee (1977-79)
- Deputy Chairman, Admissions, Budget and Allocations Co mmittee (1979-81)
- Fourth Vice President and Chairman of Admissions, Budget and Allocations Committee, and Executive Committee Member (1981-83) - First Vice President and Chairman of the Executive Committee (1983-85) - Board Member (1981-87) * T h e H o n g K o n g B a l l e t - Chairman, Board of Governors (1987-92) - Vice Patron (1992-96)93 * C h a i r m a n , A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e o n G r a d u a t e E m p l o y m e n t o f H o n g K o n g
Polytechnic (1983-85)
* Chairman, Hong Kong Polytechnic Advisory Committee on Business and
Management Studies (1989-93)
* Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* Convenor, Investment Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Government Land Fund Trust (1986-97)
* Member, Bank Austria International Advisory Board (1992-98) * Member, Bank of Montreal International Advisory Council (1992-98) * Member, Caterpillar Asia/Pacific Advisory Council94Hon LI Wah-ming, Fred, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 25 April 1955 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B a c h e l o r o f A r t s ( S o c i o l o g y ) * M a s t e r o f S o c i a l W o r k * Registered Social Worker, Hong Kong
Occupation : Member, Legislative Council Public Service:
* Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Legislative Council * D e p u t y C h a i r m a n , P a n e l o n E c o n o m i c S e r v i c e s , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * Member, Legislative Council (1991-97) * Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative Council (1994-97) * Member, Urban Council (1991-97) * Member, Kwun Tong District Board (1985-94) * Member, Central Standing Committee, Democratic Party (1994 - present) * Member, Court and Council, Hong Kong Baptist University (1991 - present) * Member, Estate Agents Authority (1997 - present) * Member, Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Mentally Handicapped (1997 - present) * Member, Advisory Board, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (1991-97) * Member, Advisory Committee on Corruption (1996 - present) * Director, AIDS Concern (1998 - present) * Member, Provisional Urban Council (1997-99) * Director, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association (1997 - present)95Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 4 April 1938 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* M . S c . * P h . D . * P . E n g . / C . E n g .
Occupation : Businessman Public Service :
* Vice President, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong * Honorary Chairman, the Hong Kong Electronics Industries Association * Chairman, Electronics Industry Training Board * M e m b e r , E l e c t r o n i c s C o m m i t t e e , H K I T D C * M e m b e r , t h e H o n g K o n g P r o d u c t i v i t y C o u n c i l * Member, Hong Kong International Arbitration Center, HKIAC * D i r e c t o r , H o n g K o n g T e l e c o m T e c h n o l o g y C e n t e r * M e m b e r , T r a d e A d v i s o r y B o a r d * Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* M e m b e r , E l e c t i o n C o u n c i l f o r t h e H o n g K o n g D e p u t i e s t o t h e N i n t h N a t i o n a l
People's Congress of the People's Republic of China
* M e m b e r , S h a n d o n g P o l i t i c a l C o n s u l t a t i v e C o n g r e s s * Vice President, Shandong Province General Chamber of Commerce * C o u n c i l M e m b e r , V o c a t i o n a l T r a i n i n g C o u n c i l * M e m b e r , M a n d a t o r y P r o v i d e n t F u n d S c h e m e A u t h o r i t y * M e m b e r , H K T D C E l e c t r o n i c s C o m m i t t e e96Hon NG Leung-sing
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 11 July 1949 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Heung To Middle School * Diploma, University of East Asia, Macau
Occupation : Vice Chairman, China and South Sea Bank Limited Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, Establishment Subcommittee, Legislative Council * Chinese Representative, Sino-British Land Commission (1988-97) * Trustee, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Land Fund
(1988-97)
* Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority and Chairman, Commercial Properties
Committee
* Member, Corporate and Employee Contribution Programme Organizing Committee,
The Community Chest of Hong Kong
* Director, Bank of China Group Charitable Foundation Limited * M e m b e r , M a n d a t o r y P r o v i d e n t F u n d S c h e m e s A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * Member, Admission of Talents Scheme Selection Committee * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g C o u n c i l o f S o c i a l S e r v i c e s C o m m i t t e e * Member, The Council & The Court of The Lingnan University97Prof Hon NG Ching-fai
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 20 November 1939 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B.E. (Chemical) and M.Sc. (Chemistry), University of Melbourne, Australia * Ph.D. (Chemistry), University of British Columbia, Canada
Occupation : Dean of Science, Chair Professor in Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University Public Service :
* Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region * Member, Preliminary Working Committee for the Preparatory Committee for the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1994-96)
* Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* H o n g K o n g A f f a i r s A d v i s e r * H o n g K o n g D e p u t y t o t h e N i n t h N a t i o n a l P e o p l e ' s C o n g r e s s o f t h e P e o p l e ' s R e p u b l i c
of China (1998-03)
* Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Legislative Council (1998-00) * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Education, Legislative Council * Chairman, Bills Committee on Chinese Medicine Bill, Legislative Council * Member, Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee (UGC) * Member, Panel on Physical Science and Engineering, Research Grants Council,
UGC (1993)
* Chairman, Physical Science Panel, The First Research Assessment Exercise,
Research Grants Council, UGC (1994)
* Member, Board of Directors, Hong Kong Industrial Technology Centre Corporation * Member, Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Institution of Biotechnology
(1996 - present )
* F o u n d i n g M e m b e r , S o c i e t y o f H o n g K o n g S c h o l a r s * Chairman, Society of Hong Kong Scholars (1986, 1990, 1993 and 1994) * Founding Member and Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Institution of Science
(1992-96)
* Vice-President, Hong Kong Institution of Science (1996-00) * President, Hong Kong Institution of Science (2000-02) * D i r e c t o r , I n s t i t u t e f o r P r o m o t i o n o f C h i n e s e C u l t u r e * Vice-Chairman, Preparatory Committee of the International Conference on Chinese
Culture in the Next Millennium
* A d v i s e r , I n f o r m a t i o n S e r v i c e C e n t r e o f P r o f e s s i o n a l S t u d i e s * M e m b e r , B a s i c L a w P r o m o t i o n S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e * Member, Complaints Committee, Independent Commission Against Corruption * M e m b e r , C o u n c i l o f A d v i s o r s o n I n n o v a t i o n a n d T e c h n o l o g y * Director, Chinese Culture Research Institute * Director, Society for the Promotion of International Technology of China * Trustee, Chun Hua Eradication of Poverty by Science and Technology Award
Scheme (in collaboration with State Science and Technology Commission, China)
(1993 - present)98 * Elected by the Foundation for Underdeveloped Regions in China in their
《全國十大扶貧狀元選舉》 project as one of the ten individuals to be awarded the title
"fu pin zhuang yuan" 《扶貧狀元》 for highly distinguished contribution towards the
nation's efforts in helping the underdeveloped regions (1994)99Hon NG, Margaret
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 25 January 1948 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B . A . , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * M . A . , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Ph.D. , Boston University * B . A . ( L a w ) , U n i v e r s i t y o f C a m b r i d g e * P . C . L L . ( L a w ) , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * B a r r i s t e r - a t - L a w
Occupation : Barrister Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure, Legislative Council * Chairman, Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services, Legislative
Council
* Member, Operations Review Committee, Independent Commission Against
Corruption
* Member, Panel of Lay Assessors (1979-81) * Member, Shatin District Advisory Board (1980-81) * Member, Shatin District Board (1981-82) * Member, Management and Operations Committee, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(1980-83)
* M e m b e r , C i t i z e n ' s A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e o n C o m m u n i t y R e l a t i o n s , I n d e p e n d e n t
Commission Against Corruption (1981-83)
* Member, Executive Council of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (1984-85) * Adjudicator, Obscene Articles Tribunal (1987-88) * Member, Public Relations Committee for the Community Chest of Hong Kong
(1989-90)
* Part-time Member, Central Policy Unit (1989-90), (1991-92) * Member, Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (1996) * M e m b e r , T o w n P l a n n i n g A p p e a l B o a r d * Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Chairman, Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services, Legislative
Council (1995-97)100Hon CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee, Selina, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 25 January 1945 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* St. Paul's Co-Educational College (Primary and Secondary Levels) * B.A. in English, University of Hong Kong * Post Graduation Diploma, Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, UK * A.D.B., L.R.A.M. in Drama (Teacher and Performer)
Occupation : Full-time Legislator Public Service :
* Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure, Legislative Council * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative Council * Honorary Adviser, Against Child Abuse (1981 - present) * Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Retail Management Association * H o n o r a r y A d v i s e r , A s s o c i a t i o n o f B e t t e r B u s i n e s s a n d T o u r i s m S e r v i c e s * Member, Small and Medium Enterprises Committee (1996 - present) * Director, Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society (1996 - present) * C h a i r m a n , H o n g K o n g T o u r i s t A s s o c i a t i o n * B o a r d M e m b e r , A i r p o r t A u t h o r i t y H o n g K o n g * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-98)
* Chairman, Panel on Security, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Legislative Council (1981-97) * Member, Executive Council (1991-92) * President, Zonta Club of Hong Kong (1976-77) * Member, Fight Crime Committee (1976-81) * Member, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong (1980-84) * Executive Member, Hong Kong Housing Society (1981-84) * Member, Council for the Performing Arts (1982-86) * Member, Council of the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts (1984-88) * Council Member, Family Planning Association of Hong Kong ( 1984-85)
* Chairman, Consumer Council (1984-88) * Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority (1986-88) * M e m b e r , A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e o n C o r r u p t i o n , I n d e p e n d e n t C o m m i s s i o n A g a i n s t
Corruption (1986-88)
* Member, Education Commission (1990-92)101Hon ARCULLI, Ronald Joseph, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 2 January 1939 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong (1948-58) * Lincoln's Inn, London (1959-61) * Called to the English Bar and the Hong Kong Bar in 1961 * Admitted as solicitor in England and Hong Kong in 1976 * Admitted as barrister and solicitor in Victoria, Australia in 1982
Occupation : Managing Partner, Woo Kwan Lee & Lo, Solicitors Public Service :
* Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative Council * Chairman, Finance Committee, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Deputy Chairman, House Committee, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Chairman, Establishment Subcommittee of the Finance Committee, Legislative
Council (1995-97)
* Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* Member, Executive Committee of the Association for Celebration of Reunification
of Hong Kong with China and Convenor, Patent Rights Task Force
* Member, Board of Directors, the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited * Member, Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of
Service
* Chairman, General Disciplined Services Subcommittee, Standing Committee on
Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service
* Member, Ocean Park Corporation Board * C h a i r m a n , C o u n c i l , t h e H o n g K o n g A w a r d F o r Y o u n g P e o p l e * C h a i r m a n , S i r E d w a r d Y o u d e M e m o r i a l F u n d C o u n c i l * V i c e - C h a i r m a n , L i b e r a l P a r t y * M e m b e r , E x e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e , L i b e r a l P a r t y * M e m b e r , C e n t r a l C o m m i t t e e , L i b e r a l P a r t y * S t e w a r d , H o n g K o n g J o c k e y C l u b * Non-executive Director, the Securities and Futures Commission102Hon MA Fung-kwok
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 2 July 1955 Education and Professional Qualifications : Post-Secondary Level Occupation : Veteran Films Maker and Distributor, Media Executive Public Service :
* M e m b e r , C u l t u r e a n d H e r i t a g e C o m m i s s i o n * Member, Projects Vetting Committee of Film Development Fund ( 1999 - present)
* Chairman, Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting, Legislative Council * Member, Film Services Advisory Committee of the Government of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1998 - present)
* Member, Copyright Tribunal of the Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (1997 - present)
* Founding Member and Vice Chairman of Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories
Motion Picture Industry Association Limited ( 1987 - present)
* Invited Member, All China Youth Federation (1988 - present) * Consultant, Hong Kong United Youth Association (1995 - present) * Director, The Hong Kong Chinese Importers' and Exporters Association
(1994 - present)
* Member, Hospital Governing Committee of Grantham Hospital
(1997 - present)
* Deputy Chairman, Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting, Legislative
Council (1998-99)
* Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-98)
* Co-opted Member, Film and Media Arts Committee of Hong Kong Arts
Development Council (1997-98)
* Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (1996)
* Member, Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China
(1996)
* Member, Hong Kong Artist Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong
Kong with China (1996)
* Vice Chairman, Hong Kong United Youth Association (1993-95) * Secretary, Association for Betterment of Hong Kong (1989-90) * Deputy Secretary General, Asian Students Association (1978-80) * President, Hong Kong Federation of Students (1977-78)103Hon TO Kun-sun, James
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 11 March 1963 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* LL. B., University of Hong Kong * S o l i c i t o r o f H o n g K o n g C o u r t
Occupation : Solicitor Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative Council * Member, Legislative Council (1991-97) * Elected Member, Sham Shui Po District Board (1991-94) * Elected Member, Yau Tsim Mong District Council (1999 - present) * Member, Fight Crime Committee (1992 - present) * Member, Action Committee Against Narcotics (1994 - present) * Member, Managing Board, Land Development Corporation (1996 - present) * Member, Investor Education Advisory Committee, SFC (1998 - present) * Founding Member, United Democratics of Hong Kong (1990-95) * Founding Member, Democratic Party (1995 - present)104Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 15 September 1954 Education and Professional Qualifications :
Bachelor of Social Science, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Occupation : Teacher Public Service :
* Member, University Council, The Chinese University of Hong Kong * President, Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union * M e m b e r , E d u c a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n * Member, Central Committee, Democratic Party * Member, Executive Committee, Democratic Party * Member, Standing Committee, Hong Kong Alliance in S upport of Patriotic

Democratic Movements of China105Hon CHEUNG Wing-sum, Ambrose, JP
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Date of Birth : 10 January 1951 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Bachelor of Social Science, University of Hong Kong * S o l i c i t o r - H o n g K o n g , E n g l a n d a n d W a l e s
Occupation :
* L a w y e r * C o m p a n y D i r e c t o r
Public Service :
* M e m b e r , P r o v i s i o n a l U r b a n C o u n c i l * M e m b e r , P r o v i s i o n a l S h a m S h u i P o D i s t r i c t B o a r d * Chairman, Traffic Accident Victims Advisory Committee * Member, Housing Authority Home Ownership Committee * M e m b e r , S h a m S h u i P o W e s t A r e a C o m m i t t e e * M e m b e r , S h a m S h u i P o A r t s A s s o c i a t i o n * L e g a l A d v i s e r , S h a m S h u i P o S p o r t s A s s o c i a t i o n * Honorary Adviser, Mei Ching Sports and Recreation Association * H o n o r a r y A d v i s e r , P o k O i H o s p i t a l * Legal Adviser, Lai Wan Kai Fong Association Company Limited * Chairman, Sin To School (a.m.) Teacher-Parents Association * Adviser, Hong Kong Chido Taekwondo Association Limited * Adviser, Mei Sun General Commercial Association Limited * Adviser, (Mei Foo) Church Building Committee of the Heritage Baptist Church * A d v i s e r , C h i n g L a i C o u r t O w n e r s ' I n c o r p o r a t i o n * A d v i s e r , S o U k Y i n N g a i S o c i e t y * A d v i s e r , M e i F o o S u n C h u e n I n c o r p o r a t e d O w n e r s ( S t a g e 4 ) * A d v i s e r , M e i F o o S u n C h u e n I n c o r p o r a t e d O w n e r s ( S t a g e 6 ) * A d v i s e r , M e i F o o S u n C h u e n I n c o r p o r a t e d O w n e r s ( S t a g e 8 )106Hon HUI Cheung-ching
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 4 September 1942 Education and Professional Qualifications : Foshan University Occupation : Company Director Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, Panel on Environmental Affairs, Legislative Council * Director, Exchange Fund Investment Limited * President and Honorary President, The Hong Kong Chinese Importers' and
Exporters' Association
* Member, Standing Committee, The Hong Kong Progressive Alliance * D e p u t y , T h e E i g h t h G u a n g d o n g P e o p l e ' s C o n g r e s s * Member, The Sixth and Eighth Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference of
Guangdong Province
* Vice Chairman, Water Safety, The Hong Kong Life Saving Society * Life Honorary President, Hong Kong Winter Swimming Association * Member, The China Overseas Friendship Association107Hon LOH, Christine
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth :1 February 1956 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* S t . P a u l ' s C o n v e n t S c h o o l * I s l a n d S c h o o l * Bedford High School, UK * L L . B . , U n i v e r s i t y o f H u l l , U K * LL.M., City University of Hong Kong
Occupation : Politician Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Environmental Affairs, Legislative Council * Honorary President, the Marine Biological Association * Honorary Vice President, the Hong Kong Marine Conservation Society * H o n o r a r y A d v i s e r , t h e S o c i e t y f o r t h e A g e d * P a t r o n , A I D S C o n c e r n * Council Member, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology108Hon CHAN Kwok-keung
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 17 January 1946 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Honorary Fellow Member, Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel * Higher Certificate in Textile Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic
Occupation : Associate Director, Clothing Industry Training Authority Public Service :
* Member, Standing Executive Committee of The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions
* Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Wearing Apparel Industry Employees' General Union * Member, Social Affairs Committee of The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions * Member, Right and Benefit Committee of The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions
* D i r e c t o r , T h e H o n g K o n g F e d e r a t i o n o f T r a d e U n i o n s H o n g L i n g F o u n d a t i o n f o r t h e
Well-being of The Elderly Limited
* Director, The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited * M e m b e r , C o n s t r u c t i o n A d v i s o r y B o a r d109Hon CHAN Yuen-han
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 15 November 1946 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* H o i L u k F u n g S c h o o l * S a n K i u M i d d l e S c h o o l * C h a c k K w a n M i d d l e S c h o o l * High Diploma, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hong Kong Business
Management Society
* B.A. in Philosophy, Guangdong Science and Research University * U n i v e r s i t y o f W a r w i c k
Occupation : Labour Service Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative Council * M e m b e r , M a n d a t o r y P r o v i d e n t F u n d S c h e m e s A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Chairman, Panel on Housing, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Member, Eastern District Board (1988-91) * Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions * Member, Central Standing Committee, Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong
Kong
* Chairman, Hong Kong Department Stores and Commercial Staff General Union * H o n g K o n g A f f a i r s A d v i s e r * D i r e c t o r , W o m e n A f f a i r s C o m m i t t e e , H o n g K o n g F e d e r a t i o n o f T r a d e U n i o n s
(up to 1997)
* Director, Social Affairs Committee, Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
(up to 1997)
* Director, Education Advancement Society for Workers in Hong Kong and Kowloon * Honorary Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Territories Public
Housing Estate Residents and Shopowners Organization
* Member, Hong Kong Productivity Council (1994-95)110Hon CHAN, Bernard
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 11 January 1965 Education and Professional Qualifications : Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College, California, USA Occupation :
* Executive Director, Asia Insurance Company Limited * Deputy Managing Director, Asia Financial Group
Public Service :
* Director, The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited * M e m b e r , I n s u r a n c e A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e , H o n g K o n g * Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee, Hong Kong * Member, Insurance Intermediaries Quality Assurance Scheme Steering Committee,
Hong Kong
* M e m b e r , C P P C C G u a n g x i Z h u a n g A u t o n o m o u s R e g i o n * M e m b e r , V o c a t i o n a l T r a i n i n g C o u n c i l , H o n g K o n g * M e m b e r , B u s i n e s s A d v i s o r y G r o u p , H o n g K o n g * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g S p o r t s D e v e l o p m e n t B o a r d * D i r e c t o r , T h e C o m m u n i t y C h e s t * Director, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce * D i r e c t o r , H o n g K o n g C h i u C h o w C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e * D i r e c t o r , H o n g K o n g U n i t e d Y o u t h A s s o c i a t i o n * Director, Chiu Chow Association Secondary School * V i c e C h a i r m a n , S h a n t o u Y o u t h ' s F e d e r a t i o n * C o u n c i l M e m b e r , L i n g n a n U n i v e r s i t y * C o u n c i l M e m b e r , O x f a m H o n g K o n g * Executive Committee Member, Business & Professional Federation of Hong Kong * Executive Committee Co-opted Member, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service111Hon CHAN Wing-chan
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 7 July 1935 Education and Professional Qualifications : Secondary Level Occupation : Full-time Legislator Public Service :
* Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * C h a i r m a n , E a t i n g E s t a b l i s h m e n t E m p l o y e e s ' G e n e r a l U n i o n * Member, Chinese Cuisine Training Institute Training Board * Chairman, Catering Trade Administrative Employees' Association * Honorary President, Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades * Honorary Chairman, the Association for Hong Kong Catering Services Management * Permanent Chairman, Hong Kong Political Economical and Cultural Society * Member, Standing Executive Committee, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions
* D i r e c t o r , T h e H o n g K o n g F e d e r a t i o n o f T r a d e U n i o n s H o n g L i n g F o u n d a t i o n f o r t h e
Well-being of The Elderly Limited
* Vice-Chairman, Occupational Safety and Health Committee, The Hong Kong
Federation of Trade Unions (1992-97)
* Deputy Director, Social Affairs Committee, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions
* Member, Occupational Safety and Health Council (1993-95) * Member, Catering Trade Safety and Health Committee (1992-95) * M e m b e r , L a b o u r D e p a r t m e n t P a n e l o n C a t e r i n g I n d u s t r y * M e m b e r , J o i n t M e e t i n g o f C a t e r i n g U n i o n s a n d L a b o u r U n i o n s * A d v i s e r , H o t e l s , F o o d a n d B e v e r a g e E m p l o y e e s ' A s s o c i a t i o n112Hon CHAN Kam-lam
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 22 January 1949 Education and Professional Qualifications :
Hong Kong Technical College (now known as the Hong Kong Polytechnic University) (1971)
Occupation : Shipping Management Director Public Service :
* Director, Exchange Fund Investment Limited * Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative Council * Chairman, Panel on Trade and Industry, Legislative Council * Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (1997-98) * Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * M e m b e r , K w u n T o n g D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l * Kwun Tong Provisional District Board Member (1997-99) * Elected Member, Kwun Tong District Board (1988-97) * H o n g K o n g D i s t r i c t A f f a i r s A d v i s e r * Member, Bilingual Laws Advisory Committee ( 1995-97)
* Council Member, The Chinese University of Hong Kong * V i c e P r e s i d e n t , K w u n T o n g R e s i d e n t U n i o n * D i r e c t o r , K o w l o o n C i t y , K w u n T o n g a n d W o n g T a i S i n R e s i d e n t s A s s o c i a t i o n
Company Limited
* Vice President, Kowloon Federation of Associations * Standing Committee Member, Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong113Hon Mrs LEUNG LAU Yau-fun, Sophie, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 9 October 1945 Education and Professional Qualifications :
Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Illinois, USA
Occupation :
* Director, Golden Harvest Dyeing and Weaving Factory Limited * Director, Bay Apparel Limited * Director, Fong Shing Cotton Mill (Hong Kong) Limited * Director, Tai Fong Dyeing and Weaving Factory Limited * Director, Golden Emblem Investment Company Limited
Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, Panel on Public Service, Legislative Council * Honorary President, Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers
(1998 - present)
* Director, Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers (1998 - present) * Member, Regional Advisory Committee, Queen Mary Hospital (1998-02) * Council Member and Director, The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Limited
(1997 - present)
* Member, Hospital Authority (1990-01) * Member, Plenary Meeting, Hospital Authority (1990-01) * Member, Finance Committee, Hospital Authority (1990-01) * Member, Medical Services Development Committee, Hospital Authority (1990-01) * Member, Public Meeting, Hospital Authority (1990-01) * Member, Planning Committee, Hospital Authority (1990-01) * Member, Audit Committee, Hospital Authority (1990-01) * Chairman, New Territories Regional Advisory Committee, Hospital Authority
(1990-02)
* Trustee, Charitable Foundation, Hospital Authority (1996 - present) * Permanent Adviser, Yan Chai Hospital (1986 - present) * Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Queen Mary Hospital (1997-01) * Permanent Member, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (1997 - present) * Member, Textiles Advisory Board (1989-01) * Director, Textiles Council of Hong Kong Limited ( 1991-01)
* Patron Member, Textile Institute (Hong Kong Section) (1995 - present) * Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club (1987 - present) * Honorary Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Women (1993 - present) * Member, Administrative Appeals Board (1994-00) * Chairman, Chi Lin Trust Fund for the Aged Committee (1993 - present) * Member, Chi Lin Elderly Service Management Committee (1993 - present) * Member, Court and Council, Hong Kong Baptist University (1996-01) * Member, Personnel Committee, Hong Kong Baptist University (1996-01) * Founding Senior Member, Foundation for Educational Development and Research,
University of Hong Kong (1996 - present)
* Founder, Elementary Charitable Foundation (1986 - present) * Permanent Honorary President, Friends of Hong Kong Association Limited114 (1996 - present)
* Member, Steering Committee for the "Campaign to Promote the Image of the
Textiles and Clothing Industry" (1999 - present)
* Member, Law Reform Commission (1999-02) * Founder & Chairman, The Young Entrepreneurs Development Council Limited
(1998 - present)
* Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Chinese Textile Mills Association ( 1998-00)
* Member, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee (1998-01) * Member, The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (1998 - present) * Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce Limited
(1998 - present)
* Honorary President, Chiu Yang Residents Association of Hong Kong Limited
(1998 - present)
* Deputy Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Assessment Panel on Energy Efficient Building Award Scheme (1997) * Chairman, Hong Kong Regional Advisory Committee of Hospital Authority
(1996-97)
* Member, Provisional Hospital Authority (1988-90) * Chairman, Human Resources Committee, Hospital Authority (1990-94) * Chairman, Supporting Services Development Co mmittee, Hospital Authority

(1994-95)
* Member, Standing Committee, Hospital Authority (1990-95) * Director, Board of Directors, Yan Chai Hospital (1983-86) * Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Yan Chai Hospital (1984-85) * Chairman, Board of Directors, Yan Chai Hospital (1985-86) * Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Castle Peak Hospital (1994-97) * Member, Hospital Governing Committee, Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital (1991-97) * Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Tsan Yuk Hospital (1993-94) * Chairman, Maryknoll Medical and Welfare Association (1987-88) * Adjudicator, Immigration Tribunal ( 1986-94)
* Member, Central Policy Unit (1993-95) * Adjudicator, Registration of Persons Tribunal (1987-88) * Member, Regional Services Appeals Board (1990-96) * Member, Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers (1997) * Member, Hospital Governing Committee, Tsan Yuk Hospital (1994-99) * Voting Member, Board of Governors, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Limited
(1988-99)
* Member, Human Resources Committee, Housing Authority (1996-99) * Director, Queen Mary Hospital Charity Limited ( 1997-00)
* Chairman, Human Organ Transplant Board (1996-00) * Honorary Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, Maryknoll Medical and
Welfare Association (1982-00)
* Member, Industry and Technology Development Council (1993-99) * Vice-Chairman and Member, United Nations Children's Fund (1986-00) * Chairperson, Steering Committee for the "Campaign to Promote the Image of the
Textiles and Clothing Industry" (1998-99)115Hon LEUNG Yiu-Chung
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 19 May 1953 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B.A. (Hons.), University of Essex, UK * Post-graduate Certificate in Education, University of Hong Kong
Occupation : Teacher Public Service :
* Member, Kwai Tsing District Board (1985 - 99) * Member, Kwai Tsing District Council (2000 - present) * Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) (1998 - 2000) * Executive Committee Member, Neighbourhood and Workers Service Centre * Standing Committee Member, Hong Kong Alliance in S upport of Patriotic

Democratic Movements of China (1990 - present)116Hon CHENG Kai-nam, Gary, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 29 May 1950 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Pui Kiu Middle School * B.A. Degree in Education, University of East Anglia, UK * Diploma of Education, University of Hong Kong
Occupation : Public Relations Consultant Public Service :
* Justice of the Peace * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council * Vice-Chairman, Independent Police Complaints Council * Member, Steering Committee on Promotion of the Basic Law * M e m b e r , E s t a t e A g e n t s A u t h o r i t y * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g H o u s i n g A u t h o r i t y * Member, Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of
Service
* M e m b e r , A c t i o n C o m m i t t e e A g a i n s t N a r c o t i c s117Hon SIN Chung-kai
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 15 June 1960 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* M . B . A . , C h i n e s e U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Bachelor of Science, University of Hong Kong * Member, Hong Kong Computer Society * Member, Association for Computing Machinery * Member, Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society * Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers * Research Board Member, Alliance for Converging Technology
Occupation : Assistant Information Technology Project Manager Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, Committee on Members' Interests, Legislative Council * Deputy Chairman, Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting, Legislative
Council
* Member, Information Infrastructure Advisory Committee (1998-00) * Member, Advisory Committee on Code of Practice for Recognized Certification
Authorities (2000-01)
* Member, IT Task Force, Equal Opportunities Commission * Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee (1998-00) * Director, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited ( 1999-00)
* Chairman, Kwai Tsing District Board (1994-99) * Member, Kwai Tsing District Board (1985 - 99) * Member, Kwai Tsing District Council (2000 - present) * Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Member, Regional Council (1988-94)118Hon WONG Wang-fat, Andrew, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 11 December 1943 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B . A . ( H o n s . ) , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * M . P . A . , S y r a c u s e U n i v e r s i t y , U S A
Occupation :
* Member, Legislative Council * Honorary Professor of Government and Public Administration, The Chinese University of
Hong Kong
Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Constitutional Affairs, Legislative Council * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Elected President, Legislative Council (1995-97) * President, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Hong Kong Branch (1995-97) * Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories South-East) (1995-97) * Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative Council (1994-95) * Member, Executive Council (1991-92) * Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories East) (1991-95) * Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories East) (1988-91) * Convenor, Constitutional Development Panel, Legislative Council (1986-94) * Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories East) (1985-88) * Chairman, Finance Committee, Shatin District Board (1982-91) * Member, Shatin District Board (1981-94) * Member, Shatin District Advisory Board (1979-81) * Member, Court of University of Hong Kong (1985 - present) * Ex-officio Executive Committee Member, Heung Yee Kuk (1989 - present) * Justice of the Peace (1989 - present) * Member, Fisheries Development Loan Fund Advisory Committee (1997 - present) * Chairman, Insurance Agents Registration Board, the Hong Kong Federation of
Insurers (1997 - present)
* Member, Insurance Intermediaries Quality Assurance Scheme Steering Committee
(1999 - present)
* Member, Travel Industry Council Appeal Panel (1999 - present) * Member, Council of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (1999 - present) * Member, Convocation Standing Committee, University of Hong Kong
(1983 - present)
* Chief Editor, Convocation Newsletter, University of Hong Kong (1980 - present)119Dr Hon WONG Yu-hong, Ph ilip
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 23 December 1938 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* M.Sc. (Engineering), University of California, USA * J.D. (Law), Southland University, USA * Ph.D. (Engineering), California Coast University, USA
Occupation :
* Chairman and Chief Executive, Winco Paper Products Company Limited * Vice Chairman, Tai Cheng International (Holdings) Limited
Public Service :
* Chairman, Establishment Subcommittee, Legislative Council * Vice-Chairman, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g T r a d e D e v e l o p m e n t C o u n c i l * D e p u t y , N a t i o n a l P e o p l e ' s C o n g r e s s o f t h e P e o p l e ' s R e p u b l i c o f C h i n a120Hon WONG Yung-Kan
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 10 August 1951 Education and Professional Qualifications :
Diploma in Modern Management, South China Teacher's University
Occupation : Fisherman Public Service :
* Hong Kong District Affairs Adviser (1995-97) * Member, Tai Po District Board/District Council (1991-97) (2000 - present) * Member, Tai Po Provisional District Board (1997-99) * Member, Agriculture, Fisheries, Commerce and Industries Committee, Tai Po
District Board/Council (1985-01)
* Member, Traffic and Transport Committee, Tai Po District Board/Council (1991-01) * Member, Environmental Improvement and Works, Tai Po District Board (1991-97) * Member, Recreation, Sports and Cultural Affairs, Tai Po District Board (1991-97) * Member, Social Services Committee, Tai Po District Board/Council (1991-01) * Convenor, Working Group for Elderly Project, Tai Po District Board (1996-98) * M e m b e r , F i s h M a r k e t i n g A d v i s o r y B o a r d * Member, Advisory Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries * Chairman, Aquaculture Sub-committee, Advisory Committee on Agriculture and
Fisheries
* M e m b e r , L i v e s t o c k S u b - c o m m i t t e e * Member, Capture Fisheries Sub-committee, Advisory Committee on Agriculture and
Fisheries
* M e m b e r , W e t l a n d A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * M e m b e r , W o r k i n g G r o u p o n F i s h e r i e s M a n a g e m e n t * M e m b e r , F i s h e r i e s D e v e l o p m e n t L o a n F u n d A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * M e m b e r , W o r k i n g G r o u p o n A r t i f i c i a l R e e f s * Member, Mainland Fishermen Deckhands Appeal Board * Member, Working Group on Close Fishing Season in the South China Sea * M e m b e r , M a r i n e F i s h S c h o l a r s h i p F u n d A d v i s o r y C o m m i t t e e * Vice-Chairman, New Territories Association of Societies * M e m b e r , D i s t r i c t F i g h t C r i m e C o m m i t t e e , T a i P o * Chairman, Joint Committee of Hong Kong Fishermen's Organizations * Chairman, Federation of Fishermen's Co-operative Societies of Tai Po District New
Territories Limited
* Director, The Unlimited Liabilities Co-operative Society of Tai Po Hand-liner
Fishermen
* Chairman, New Territories Fishermen Fraternity Association * Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong Agriculture Associations * President and Chief Executive, Tai Po Dragon Boat Race Co mmittee
* Vice Chairman, Tai Po District Resident's Association121Hon TSANG Yok-sing, Jasper, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 17 May 1947 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B.A., University of Hong Kong (1968) * Cert. Ed., University of Hong Kong (1981) * M. Ed., University of Hong Kong (1983)
Occupation : Supervisor, Pui Kiu Middle School Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services,
Legislative Council
* Member, The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference * C o u n c i l M e m b e r , O p e n U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Member, Standing Committee on Language Education and Research * M e m b e r , E n g l i s h S c h o o l s F o u n d a t i o n122Hon YOUNG, Howard, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 30 March 1948 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B . S c . ( E c o n o m i c s ) P a r t I , L o n d o n U n i v e r s i t y * B r i t i s h D i p l o m a i n M a r k e t i n g * M e m b e r , C h a r t e r e d I n s t i t u t e o f M a r k e t i n g , U K
Occupation : General Manager, Industry and Hong Kong Affairs, Cathay Pacific Airways Public Service :
* M e m b e r , S o u t h e r n D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Legislative Council (1991-97) * Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(1995-97)
* Member, Election Committee for the First Legislative Council of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
* Member, Advisory Committee on Travel Agents * M e m b e r , C o p y r i g h t T r i b u n a l * M e m b e r , T o u r i s m S t r a t e g y G r o u p * Member, Rehabilitation Advisory Committee * Member, ICAC Complaints Committee * M e m b e r , T o w n P l a n n i n g A p p e a l s B o a r d * Member, Executive Committee, Outward Bound Trust * M e m b e r , C e n t r a l C o m m i t t e e , L i b e r a l P a r t y123Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 22 November 1947 Education and Professional Qualifications : Ph. D. Occupation : Lecturer, University of Hong Kong Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, House Committee, Legislative Council * Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Vice Chairman, Democratic Party * C o n s t i t u t i o n a l A f f a i r s S p o k e s p e r s o n , D e m o c r a t i c P a r t y * Social Welfare Deputy Spokesperson, Democratic Party * Vice Chairman, United Democrats of Hong Kong (1990-94) * Elected Member, Legislative Council (1991-97) * Executive Committee, Hong Kong Alliance in S upport of Patriotic Democratic

Movements of China
* Board Member, Society for Community Organization * M e m b e r , E d u c a t i o n A c t i o n G r o u p * Member, Social Welfare Advisory Committee (1992-96)124Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 7 November 1951 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* C h i n e s e Y . M . C . A . C o l l e g e * B . S o c . S c i . , T h e C h i n e s e U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Diploma in Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Occupation : Principal, Heung To Middle School Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Education, Legislative Council (1998-00) * H o n g K o n g D e p u t y t o t h e N i n t h N a t i o n a l P e o p l e ' s C o n g r e s s o f t h e P e o p l e ' s R e p u b l i c
of China
* P r e s i d e n t , H o n g K o n g F e d e r a t i o n o f E d u c a t i o n W o r k e r s * A d v i s o r o f W e n W e i P o * Vice Chairman of Joint Committee for the Promotion of the Basic Law of Hong Kong * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g E d u c a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n * Member, Preparatory Committee of General Teaching Council * Chairman, Sham Shui Po School Liaison Committee (1997 - present) * Honorary Advisor of Hok Yau Club (1999-01) * Member of the Steering Committee on the Reform of the Education Department * Executive Committee Member of the Community Chest Bauhinia Day * Executive Committee Member of the Green China Foundation * D i r e c t o r , P r o j e c t H o p e - R e t u r n t o S c h o o l * H o n o r a r y P r e s i d e n t o f K o w l o o n F e d e r a t i o n o f A s s o c i a t i o n s * Chairman, Civil Education Fund of Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers * Vice-Chairman, Gala of Hua-xia Teachers * Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong Private Schools Association125Hon LAU Chin-shek, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 12 September 1944 Education and Professional Qualifications : Senior Secondary Level Occupation : Director, Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee Public Service:
* Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative Council * Chairman, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions * Executive Member, Hong Kong Alliance in S upport of the Patriotic Democratic

Movements in China
* Spokesman, Coalition for the Monitoring of Public Utilities * B o a r d o f H o n g K o n g M a r r o w M a t c h F o u n d a t i o n * M e m b e r , C o u r t o f T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g126Hon LAU Kong-wah
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 22 June 1957 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* S t . P a u l ' s C o l l e g e * Sir Robert Black College of Education * B. Phil., University of Exeter, UK * M. Phil., City Polytechnic of Hong Kong
Occupation : Legislative Councillor Public Service :
* Deputy Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council * M e m b e r , S h a t i n D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l * Spokesman, Transport Panel, Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong * C o n v e n o r , C i v i l F o r c e127Hon LAU Wong-fat, GBS, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 15 October 1936 Education and Professional Qualifications : Ling Shan College Occupation : Chairman, Wing Tung Yick (Holdings) Limited Public Service :
* Member, The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (1993 - present) * Chairman, Heung Yee Kuk (1980 - present) * Chairman, Tuen Mun District Board (1982 - 99) * Chairman, Tuen Mun District Council (2000 - present) * Chairman, Tuen Mun Rural Committee (1972 - present) * Member, The Drafting Committee for The Basic Law of the HKSAR * Member, The Preparatory Committee for the HKSAR * Member, The Preliminary Working Committee for The Preparatory Committee for
the HKSAR
* Member, Legislative Council (1985-97) * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Chairman, Provisional Regional Council (1997-99) * Member, Regional Council (1985-97) * President, The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association, Tuen Mun District * President, The Scout Association of Hong Kong, Tuen Mun District * M e m b e r , Y a n O i T o n g A d v i s o r y B o a r d128Hon Mrs LAU Kin-yee, Miriam, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 27 April 1947 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B . A . ( H o n s . ) , U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Solicitor, Supreme Court of Hong Kong * Solicitor, Supreme Court of England * Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia * Diploma in Chinese Law, University of East Asia
Occupation :
* Solicitor and Notary Public * China-Appointed Attesting Officer
Public Service :
* C h a i r m a n , P a n e l o n T r a n s p o r t , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * Chairman, Committee on Members' Interests, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-98)
* Chairman, Panel on Transport, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Chairman, Committee on Members' Interests, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council (1991-97) * Member, Legislative Council (1988-97) (Transport and Communication
Constituency 1995-97)
* Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* Chairman, Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority * Chairman, Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of
Service
* Chairman, Correctional Services Children's Education Trust Committee (1990-99) * M e m b e r , F i g h t C r i m e C o m m i t t e e * Member, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong (1990-96) * Chairman, Subcommittee on Guardianship and Custody of The Law Reform
Commission of Hong Kong
* Member, Regional Council (1986-91) * Member, Hospital Governing Committee, Kowloon Hospital * M e m b e r , H o n g K o n g P o r t a n d M a r i t i m e B o a r d129Hon LAU Hon-chuen, Ambrose, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth: 16 July 1947 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Bachelor of Laws (Hons.), University of London * Solicitor of the High Court * Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales * N o t a r y P u b l i c
Occupation : Solicitor and Notary Public Public Service :
* C h a i r m a n , P a n e l o n F i n a n c i a l A f f a i r s , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * Member, National Committee of The Chinese People's Political Consultative
Conference
* Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* Justice of the Peace * C h i n a - A p p o i n t e d A t t e s t i n g O f f i c e r * M e m b e r , M a n a g i n g B o a r d o f t h e L a n d D e v e l o p m e n t C o r p o r a t i o n * Chairman, Board of Review on Education * M e m b e r , C o u r t o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f H o n g K o n g * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(1995-97)
* Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1993-97) * Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Member, Consultative Committee on the New Airport and Related Projects
(1991-98)
* Member, Preliminary Working Committee for the Preparatory Committee for the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1993-95)
* President, Law Society of Hong Kong (1992-93) * Chairman, Central and Western District Board (1988-94) * Member, Advisory Committee on Legal Education (1991-95) * Member, Board of Review on Inland Revenue (1985-96) * Member, Bilingual Laws Advisory Committee ( 1988-97)130Hon LAU Wai-hing, Emily, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 21 January 1952 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* B . A . , B r o a d c a s t J o u r n a l i s m * M . S c . , I n t e r n a t i o n a l R e l a t i o n s
Occupation : Legislative Councillor Public Service :
* D e p u t y C h a i r m a n , P a n e l o n C o n s t i t u t i o n a l A f f a i r s , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * Directly elected Legislative Councillor ( 1991-97)131Hon CHOY So-yuk
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 10 October 1950 Education and Professional Qualifications:
* Master of Philosophy, University of Hong Kong (1978) * Bachelor of Science (Hons.), University of Hong Kong (1974)
Occupation : Merchant Public Service :
* C h a i r m a n , P a n e l o n H o m e A f f a i r s , L e g i s l a t i v e C o u n c i l * Chairman, Panel on Information Policy, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* M e m b e r , E a s t e r n D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l * Member, Appeal Board of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong * Political Consultative Member, Fujian Province and Quanzhou Municipality * Deputy Secretary General, Board of Directors, Overseas Chinese University of China * Permanent Honorary Chairman, South China Athletics Association * H o n o u r a b l e C h a i r m a n , Y i n N g a i C e n t r a l C o u n c i l * H o n o r a r y V i c e P r e s i d e n t , H o n g K o n g F e d e r a t i o n o f W o m e n * Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Eastern District Chamber of Commerce and
Industry
* D i r e c t o r , F u j i a n M i d d l e S c h o o l * Vice Chairman, the Fukienese Association * Permanent Honorary Chairman, Gee Tuck General Association Hong Kong Limited * H o n o r a r y C h a i r m a n , H o n g K o n g Y o u t h A s s o c i a t i o n132Hon CHENG Kar-foo, Andrew
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 28 April 1960 Education and Professional Qualifications : B.A., MA., PCLL., Practising Solicitor Occupation : Solicitor Public Service :
* Member, Southern District Board (1994 -99) * Member, Southern District Council (2000 - present) * Member, Legislative Council (1995-97) * Member, Home School Cooperation Committee, Department of Education
(1994 - present)133Hon SZETO Wah
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 28 February 1931 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* Q u e e n ' s C o l l e g e * G r a n t h a m C o l l e g e o f E d u c a t i o n * E v e n i n g S c h o o l o f H i g h e r C h i n e s e S t u d i e s
Occupation : Full-time Legislator Public Service :
* M e m b e r , P r o v i s i o n a l U r b a n C o u n c i l * Member, Legislative Council (1985-97) * Member, Urban Council (1995-97) * Member, Executive Committee, Democratic Party * Chairman, Hong Kong Alliance in S upport of Patriotic Democratic Movements of

China
* Chief Secretary, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (1990-92) * President, Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union (1974-90) * Vice-President, Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union (1990-96) * Chairman of Senate, Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union * Chairman, Chinese Textbooks Committee (1986-96)134Hon FOK Tsun-ting, Timothy, SBS, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 14 February 1946 Education and Professional Qualifications : University of Southern California, USA Occupation : Merchant Public Service :
* Member, The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference * Member, Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
* P r e s i d e n t , S p o r t s F e d e r a t i o n a n d O l y m p i c C o m m i t t e e o f H o n g K o n g , C h i n a * P r e s i d e n t , H o n g K o n g F o o t b a l l A s s o c i a t i o n * P r e s i d e n t , H o n g K o n g S p o r t s P r e s s A s s o c i a t i o n135Hon LAW Chi-kwong, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 1 November 1953 Education and Professional Qualifications : B.Soc. Sc., M.S.W ., M.B.A., D.S.W ., R.S.W . Occupation : Social Work Teacher Public Service :
* Member, Legislative Council (1995-97, 1998 - present) * Member, Social Welfare Advisory Committee (1995 - present) * Member, Housing Authority (2000 - present) * Board Member, Hong Kong Social Workers Association
(1982-86, 1988-90, 1995 - present)
* Board Member, Social Workers Board of Registration (1997 - present) * Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong Council of Social Service
(1990-94, 1995 - present)
* Chairman, Committee on Client Information Systems, Hong Kong Council of Social
Service (1991 - present)
* Member, Social Work Training and Manpower Planning Community, Hong Kong
Council of Social Service (1982-86, 1991-95, 1996 - present)
* Chairman, Information Technology Committee, Hong Kong Council of Social
Service (1998 - present)
* Chairman, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association (1996 - present) * Member, Research and Development Committee, Hong Kong Federation of Youth
Groups (1993 - present)
* Member, Management Committee, Hong Kong Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association
(1998 - present)
* Honorary Secretary, Democratic Party (1994 - present)136Hon TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 15 December 1949 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* A u s t r a l i a N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t y , C e n t r e f o r C o n t i n u i n g E d u c a t i o n , s t u d i e d
"Adult Education"
* London School of Economics and Political Science University of London, studied
"Trade Union Studies"
* Honorary Life Fellow, Institute of Commercial Management, UK
Occupation :
* Trade Union Officer * Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
Public Service :
* Chairman, Panel on Public Service, Legislative Council * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-98) * M e m b e r , E x e c u t i v e C o u n c i l * Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(1995-97)
* Chairman, Employees Retraining Board * C h a i r m a n , E l d e r l y C o m m i s s i o n * M e m b e r , V o c a t i o n a l T r a i n i n g B o a r d * Member, Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service * Member, Complaints Committee, Independent Commission Against Corruption137Hon FUNG Chi-kin
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 9 June 1949 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* S e c o n d a r y L e v e l * Securities Dealer
Occupation : Securities Managing Director Public Service :
* President of the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society * Standing Committee Member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce * Vice President of the Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Real Estate
and Construction Technology Limited
* Member of the Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
* Member of the Election Committee (Financial Services) of the First Legislative
Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
* Council Member of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ( 1991-97)
* Vice Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ( 1993-95, 1996-97)
* Director of the Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited ( 1991-94)
* Director of the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited ( 1992-94)
* Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1995-97)138Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong, JP
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of Birth : 26 September 1942 Education and Professional Qualifications :
* M . B . B . S . , A d e l a i d e U n i v e r s i t y o f A u s t r a l i a * F . R . C . S . , E d i n b u r g h , U K * F . R . C . P . S . , G l a s g o w , U K * F.H.K.A.M. (Surgery) * F . H . K . C . S .
Occupation : Medical Practitioner Public Service :
* C h a i r m a n , Y u e n L o n g D i s t r i c t C o u n c i l * Member, Provisional Legislative Council (Chairman, Panel on Health Services)
(1997-98)
* Member, Legislative Council (1992-95) * M e m b e r , P r o v i s i o n a l R e g i o n a l C o u n c i l * Member, Regional Council (1986-88) * Yuen Long District Board Member (1980-91) * Member, Municipal Services Appeals Board * Member, Administrative Appeal Board * Member, Hospital Governing Committee, Tuen Mun Hospital * Permanent Adviser and former Chairman, Pok Oi Hospital * H o n g K o n g A f f a i r s A d v i s e r * Council Member, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (1997-98) * Justice of the Peace139Appendix 3BILLS PASSED AND BILLS THE PROCEEDINGS OF
WHICH COULD NOT BE COMPLETED
3A - Bills Passed
Bills Gazette Date1st Reading
DatePassage
Through
LegCo Date
1. Human Reproductive Technology Bill 4.9.98 9.9.98 22.6.2000
2. Adaptation of Laws (No. 5) Bill 1998 23.10.98 11.11.98 13.10.99
3. Adaptation of Laws (No. 7) Bill 1998 6.11.98 18.11.98 5.1.2000
4. Adaptation of Laws (No. 9) Bill 1998 13.11.98 25.11.98 13.10.99
5. Adaptation of Laws (No. 11) Bill 1998 11.12.98 6.1.99 26.6.2000
6. Adaptation of Laws (No. 16) Bill 1998 24.12.98 6.1.99 26.6.2000
7. Electricity (Amendment) Bill 1999 15.1.99 27.1.99 3.11.99
8. Firearms and Ammunition (Amendment) Bill
199915.1.99 27.1.99 24.2.2000
9. Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Bill 29.1.99 3.2.99 16.2.2000
10. International Organizations (Privileges and
Immunities) Bill22.1.99 10.2.99 1.3.2000
11. Adaptation of Laws (No. 2) Bill 1999 29.1.99 10.2.99 26.6.2000
12. Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Bill 1999 29.1.99 10.2.99 21.6.2000
13. Adaptation of Laws (No. 5) Bill 1999 26.2.99 10.3.99 27.10.99
14. Adaptation of Laws (No. 8) Bill 1999 12.3.99 31.3.99 31.5.2000
15. Securities (Margin Financing) (Amendment)
Bill 199919.3.99 31.3.99 15.3.2000
16. Shipping and Port Control (Amendment)
Bill 199919.3.99 31.3.99 3.11.99
17. Adaptation of Laws (No. 10) Bill 1999 1.4.99 21.4.99 15.12.99140Bills Gazette Date1st Reading
DatePassage
Through
LegCo Date
18. Organized and Serious Crimes (Amendment)
Bill 19999.4.99 21.4.99 19.1.2000
19. Protection of Wages on Insolvency
(Amendment) Bill 19999.4.99 21.4.99 1.12.99
20. Provision of Municipal Services
(Reorganization) Bill23.4.99 28.4.99 2.12.99
21. Trade Marks Bill 16.4.99 5.5.99 31.5.2000
22. Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 1999 30.4.99 12.5.99 7.6. 2000
23. Adaptation of Laws (No. 12) Bill 1999 7.5.99 19.5.99 27.6.2000
24. Adaptation of Laws (No. 13) Bill 1999 7.5.99 19.5.99 27.6.2000
25. Witness Protection Bill 14.5.99 26.5.99 27.6.2000
26. Adaptation of Laws (No. 16) Bill 1999 4.6.99 16.6.99 26.6.2000
27. Customs and Excise Service Children's
Education Trust Fund Bill17.6.99 23.6.99 24.11.99
28. Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
199917.6.99 23.6.99 31.5.2000
29. Adaptation of Laws (No. 17) Bill 1999 17.6.99 30.6.99 7.6.2000
30. Dangerous Drugs, Independent Commission
Against Corruption and Police Force(Amendment) Bill 199917.6.99 30.6.99 27.6.2000
31. Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 1999 17.6.99 30.6.99 21.6.2000
32. Evidence (Amendment) Bill 1999 25.6.99 7.7.99 21.6.2000
33. Housing Managers Registration Bill 25.6.99 7.7.99 17.11.99
34. Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 1999 25.6.99 7.7.99 5.1.2000
35. Adaptation of Laws (No. 19) Bill 1999 25.6.99 7.7.99 26.6.2000
36. Hong Kong Arts Development Council
(Amendment) Bill 199925.6.99 7.7.99 26.1.2000
37. Hong Kong Sports Development Board
(Amendment) Bill 199925.6.99 7.7.99 12.1.2000141Bills Gazette Date1st Reading
DatePassage
Through
LegCo Date
38. Adaptation of Laws (No. 20) Bill 1999 2.7.99 14.7.99 8.12.99
39. Adaptation of Laws (No. 21) Bill 1999 2.7.99 14.7.99 27.10.99
40. Adaptation of Laws (No. 22) Bill 1999 2.7.99 14.7.99 10.11.99
41. Adaptation of Laws (No. 23) Bill 1999 2.7.99 14.7.99 27.10.99
42. Adaptation of Laws (No. 24) Bill 1999 2.7.99 14.7.99 27.10.99
43. Adaptation of Laws (No. 25) Bill 1999 2.7.99 14.7.99 3.11.99
44. Adaptation of Laws (No. 26) Bill 1999 2.7.99 14.7.99 27.10.99
45. Electronic Transactions Bill 9.7.99 14.7.99 5.1.2000
46. Adaptation of Laws (No. 28) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99 27.10.99
47. Adaptation of Laws (No. 29) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99 24.11.99
48. Adaptation of Laws (No. 30) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99 5.1.2000
49. Adaptation of Laws (No. 31) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99 27.10.99
50. Adaptation of Laws (No. 32) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99 26.6.2000
51. Adaptation of Laws (No. 33) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99 26.6.2000
52. Adaptation of Laws (No. 34) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99 26.6.2000
53. Mass Transit Railway Bill 24.9.99 13.10.99 24.2.2000
54. Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill 1999 30.9.99 13.10.99 3.5.2000
55. Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 1999 30.9.99 13.10.99 12.1.2000
56. District Court (Amendment) Bill 1999 30.9.99 13.10.99 17.5.2000
57. Industrial Training (Construction Industry)
(Amendment) Bill 199930.9.99 13.10.99 17.11.99
58. Protection of the Harbour (Amendment) Bill
199922.10.99 3.11.99 24.11.99
59. Order of Friars Minor in Hong Kong
Incorporation Bill13.8.99
& 20.8.9910.11.99 8.12.99142Bills Gazette Date1st Reading
DatePassage
Through
LegCo Date
60. Exchanges and Clearing Houses (Merger)
Bill5.11.99 10.11.99 24.2.2000
61. Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill
19995.11.99 17.11.99 26.6.2000
62. Industrial Training (Clothing Industry)
(Amendment) Bill 199919.11.99 24.11.99 15.12.99
63. Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Amendment) Bill
199919.11.99 1.12.99 12.1.2000
64. Consular Relations Bill 26.11.99 8.12.99 16.2.2000
65. Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill
199926.11.99 8.12.99 26.6.2000
66. Education (Amendment) Bill 1999 3.12.99 15.12.99 15.3.2000
67. Securities (Amendment) Bill 1999 17.12.99 5.1.2000 24.5.2000
68. Factories and Industrial Undertakings
(Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 199924.12.99 12.1.2000 16.2.2000
69. Companies (Amendment) Bill 2000 7.1.2000 19.1.2000 21.6.2000
70. Insurance Companies (Amendment) Bill
200014.1.2000 26.1.2000 24.5.2000
71. Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2000 14.1.2000 26.1.2000 1.3.2000
72. Building Management (Amendment) Bill
200014.1.2000 26.1.2000 27.6.2000
73. Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous
Amendments) Bill 200014.1.2000 26.1.2000 27.6.2000
74. Dumping at Sea (Amendment) Bill 2000 21.1.2000 26.1.2000 1.3.2000
75. Legislative Council (Amendment) Ordinance
1999 (Amendment) B ill 200028.1.2000 16.2.2000 1.3.2000
76. Broadcasting Bill 28.1.2000 16.2.2000 22.6.2000
77. Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2000 3.2.2000 16.2.2000 31.5.2000
78. Urban Renewal Authority Bill3.2.2000 16.2.2000 27.6.2000143Bills Gazette Date1st Reading
DatePassage
Through
LegCo Date
79. Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2000 3.2.2000 16.2.2000 14.6.2000
80. Family Status Discrimination (Amendment)
Bill 20003.2.2000 16.2.2000 14.6.2000
81. Employees' Compensation (Amendment) Bill
20003.2.2000 16.2.2000 5.4.2000
82. Security and Guarding Services
(Amendment) Bill 20003.2.2000 16.2.2000 12.4.2000
83. Entertainment Special Effects Bill 11.2.2000 23.2.2000 14.6.2000
84. Employment (Amendment) Bill 2000 11.2.2000 23.2.2000 26.6.2000
85. Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill
200025.2.2000 1.3.2000 26.6.2000
86. Employees' Compensation (Amendment)
(No. 2) Bill 200025.2.2000 1.3.2000 26.6.2000
87. Appropriation Bill 2000 3.3.2000 8.3.2000 5.4.2000
88. Securities and Futures Legislation (Provision
of False Information) Bill 20003.3.2000 15.3.2000 26.6.2000
89. Air Cargo Transhipment (Facilitation) Bill
200010.3.2000 15.3.2000 17.5.2000
90. Revenue Bill 2000 14.3.2000 15.3.2000 5.4.2000
91. Revenue (No. 2) Bill 2000 24.3.2000 5.4.2000 10.5.2000
92. Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2000 26.5.2000 31.5.2000 14.6.2000
93. Supplementary Appropriation (1999-2000)
Bill 20002.6.2000 7.6.2000 21.6.20001443B - Bills the Proceedings of which could not be Completed
Bills Gazette Date1st Reading
Date
✳1. Interpretation and General Clauses
(Amendment) Bill 19995.2.99 10.3.99
✳2. Adaptation of Laws (No. 9) Bill 1999 19.3.99 31.3.99
3. Prevention of Child Pornography Bill 25.6.99 30.6.99
4. Crimes (Amendment) Bill 1999 25.6.99 30.6.99
5. Adaptation of Laws (No. 27) Bill 1999 9.7.99 14.7.99
6. Rehabilitation Centres Bill 22.10.99 10.11.99
7. Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Bill
199919.11.99 1.12.99
8. Drug Trafficking and Organized Crimes
(Amendment) Bill 19993.12.99 15.12.99
9. Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation)
(Amendment) Bill 19993.12.99 15.12.99
10. Medical and Health Care (Miscellaneous
Amendments) Bill 20007.1.2000 19.1.2000
✳11. Town Planning Bill 28.1.2000 16.2.2000
12. Noise Control (Amendment) Bill 2000 3.2.2000 16.2.2000
13. Drug Dependent Persons Treatment and
Rehabilitation Centres (Licensing)Bill11.2.2000 23.2.2000
14. Karaoke Establishments Bill 10.3.2000 15.3.2000
15. Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment)
Bill 20009.6.2000 14.6.2000
✳ Bills Committee was formed and meetings were held to study the Bill.145Appendix 4 MOTION DEBATES HELD
Date of Meeting Subject of Motion and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
13 October 1999 “Protecting the environment” moved
by Hon LAW Chi-kwong
amendment proposed by
Hon LAU Kong-wahThe original motion: “That this Council urges the Government, while striving to
achieve social and economic developments, to implement a strategy forsustainable development in Hong Kong, having regard to the balance betweeneconomic development and environmental protection and their interactiverelationship; the strategy should include:
(a) attaching importance to factors relevant to environmental conservation
and sustainable development in formulating various social and economicdevelopment plans;
(b) conducting a full review of and making comprehensive laws and policies
on the conservation of natural resources to conserve the ecosystem inHong Kong and enhance its environmental quality, thereby strengtheningHong Kong’s economic competitiveness and creating a good livingenvironment for the next generation in Hong Kong;
(c) adopting appropriate economic tools and taxation policies so that the
prices of commodities, services and development plans can fully reflecttheir environmental costs and provide resources for the promotion ofgreen efforts;
(d) using economic means such as introducing private participation and
competition to expedite the implementation of infrastructural projects forenvironmental protection; and146(e) apart from strengthening the co-operation with the Mainland authorities
in promoting environmental protection work, enhancing the co-ordination among various policy bureaux and enforcement departmentswithin the Government as the first step and at the same time encouragingand facilitating the participation of the general public, district bodies andnon-Governmental organizations in planning, formulating andimplementing environmental protection policies.” was carried.
13 October 1999 “Referendum on the two Municipal
Councils ” moved by Hon Fred LIWah-mingThe motion: “That this Council urges the Government to conduct a referendum
on the retention or abolition of the two Municipal Councils, which should beheld on the same day as the 1999 District Councils Election; this Council alsorequests the Government to respect the outcome of the referendum.” wasnegatived.
20 October 1999 "Motion of Thanks" moved by
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung
amendment proposed by
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingThe original motion: "That this Council thanks the Chief Executive for his
address." was carried.
3 November 1999 “The user-pays principle” moved by
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
amendment proposed by
Hon Gary CHENG Kai-namThe motion as amended by Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam: “That, to ensure that
the various fees charged by Government and quasi-Government organizationsare reasonable, fair and affordable to members of the public, this Council urgesthe Government to adopt effective measures to strengthen cost control in theorganizations concerned so as to cut down unnecessary expenditure onbureaucratic administration.” was carried.1473 November 1999 “The composition of the Hong Kong
Housing Authority” moved byHon LEUNG Yiu-chungThe motion: “That, as many housing policies formulated by the Hong Kong
Housing Authority (HA) have long been the subject of public criticism and withthe recent surfacing of successive problems in the poor quality of publichousing flats and substandard piling in housing construction works, thisCouncil considers that the performance of HA, in both formulating policy orsupervising construction works, has been very disappointing; this Council alsoconsiders that the root of all these problems lies in the fact that HA's membersare all appointed by the authorities and lack representativeness andaccountab ility to the public; in this regard, this Council calls on the HA
members to resign collectively; at the same time, this Council urges theGovernment to over-haul the composition of HA by introducing a democraticelection element in HA, including grass-roots representatives and enhancingthe transparency of its operations, so that HA can be genuinely geared to theneeds of and be accountable to the public.” was negatived.
10 November 1999 “Land departure tax” moved by
Hon LAU Kong-wah
amendment proposed by
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheungThe original motion: “That this Council opposes the levying of land departure
tax by the Government.” and the proposed amendment to the motion werenegatived.
10 November 1999 “Establishing a dedicated investment
promotion agency” moved byHon MA Fung-kwok
amendment proposed by
Hon SIN Chung-kaiThe original motion: “That, in the face of the highly competitive economic
environment, this Council urges the Government to establish a dedicated high-level investment promotion agency with specific responsibility forimplementing concrete measures to canvass and attract overseas investors toinvest in Hong Kong, co-ordinating the Government departments concerned toprovide ‘one-stop’ investment services, and studying, selecting and conductingdetailed planning for strategic investment projects to be undertaken by theGovernment in partnership with private enterprises, so as to promote HongKong’s overall economic development.” and the proposed amendment to themotion were negatived.14817 November 1999 “Education on media literacy”
moved by Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan
amendment proposed by
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung
amendment to amendment proposed by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanThe motion as amended by Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung and further amended by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan: “That this Council urges the authorities to promoteeducation on media literacy across the board, opposes the establishment of aGovernment-appointed press council and hopes that the media willexpeditiously set up an effective self-regulatory mechanism which safeguardsfreedom of speech and of the press, protects personal privacy and preservespublic morality.” was carried.
17 November 1999 “The Government’s policy on the
engagement of consultants” moved byHon NG Leung-singThe motion: “That this Council urges the Government to review the policy on
the engagement of consultants in order that it can better meet the socialdevelopment needs of the Special Administrative Region; the policy shouldinclude the following considerations:
(a) consultants should not be engaged to discharge the duties of Government
departments;
(b) the reward and punishment mechanism should be strengthened so that the
performance of the consultants engaged can be realistically and effectivelymonitored;
(c) ensuring that the expertise of the consultants engaged matches Hong
Kong’s actual circumstances so as to achieve the best value for money;and
(d) without violating relevant international agreements, paying regard to the
interests of the local consulting profession and striving to effecttechnology transfer when engaging foreign consultancy firms.” wascarried.14924 November 1999 “Freezing and reducing fees and
charges” moved byHon LEE Wing-tat
amendment proposed by
Hon HO Sai-chuThe original motion: “That, in view of the uncertain economic prospects and
the persistently high unemployment rate in Hong Kong, this Council asks theGovernment to continue to freeze the various Government fees and chargesrelating to people’s livelihood in the year 2000 and urges the various publicutility corporations to reduce their charges in the coming year, in order not toincrease the burden on the public and slow down Hong Kong’s economicrecovery.” and the proposed amendment to the motion were negatived.
24 November 1999 “Allocation of secondary school
places to boys and girls” moved byHon Christine LOHThe motion: “That this Council urges the Administration to fulfill its
responsibility under the law and remove the discriminatory elements in theSecondary School Places Allocation System, and to ensure that, from the year2000, boys and girls are placed into secondary schools in a manner that doesnot unlawfully discriminate against either sex.” was carried.
1 December 1999 “Small and medium enterprises”
moved by Hon Mrs Selina CHOWLIANG Shuk-yeeThe motion: “That, as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the mainstay
of Hong Kong’s economy, this Council urges the Government to provide apositive steer in areas such as financing, information provision, technicalsupport, market development, quality support, infrastructure, environmentalsupport and human resources development, and homogenize the strengths ofthe Government, the public and private organizations in order to promote thedevelopment of SMEs.” was carried.1501 December 1999 “Quality of public housing” moved by
Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam
amendment proposed by
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiThe original motion: “That, as the public are losing confidence in public
housing after the successive surfacing of problems of poor quality constructionand substandard piling works, this Council urges the authorities to face up tothe issue and adopt the following measures:
(a) review and improve the existing mechanism for supervising construction
works, including defining clearly the responsibilities of the partiesconcerned, penalizing substandard project consultancy firms anddefaulting officials and enhancing co-operation with the relevantprofessional institutes, so as to ensure the effectiveness of the supervisorymechanism;
(b) review and raise the construction, repair and maintenance standards of
public housing;
(c) improve the existing subcontracting practice; and(d) revise and improve the contents and arrangements of the existing training
programmes for construction workers in order that the trainees can meetthe industry’s needs,
so as to ensure the quality of public housing and restore public confidence.”
was carried.
8 December 1999 “Urban Renewal Authority White
Bill” moved byDr Hon LEONG Che-hungThe motion: “That this Council notes the Urban Renewal Authority White
Bill.” was carried.1518 December 1999 “Establishing an organization for
recovering alimony” moved byHon CHOY So-yuk
amendment proposed by
Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee
amendment to amendment proposed by
Hon LAW Chi-kwongThe motion as amended by Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee and further
amended by Hon LAW Chi-kwong: “That, as the existing mechanism in HongKong for the recovery of alimony is ineffective, this Council urges theGovernment to improve the procedure for recovering alimony so as to enhanceits efficiency, and to set up an alimony council to assist in the collection andpayment of alimony to single-parent families, in order to prevent them fromsuffering financial difficulties due to defaulted alimony and enable those peoplewho are eligible for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance to receiveassistance payment immediately, so as to meet their urgent needs.” was carried.
15 December 1999 “Long-term transport strategy for
Hong Kong” moved byHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee
amendments proposed by
Hon Christine LOHHon Albert HO Chun-yanThe motion as amended by Hon Albert HO Chun-yan: “That, in order to
develop a safe, comfortable, environmentally-friendly and efficient transportsystem which matches the growth of Hong Kong’s population and economy inthe 21st century, this Council urges the Government, in implementing thevarious proposals contained in ‘Hong Kong Moving Ahead: A TransportStrategy For The Future’, to provide a new transport infrastructure in a timelymanner to match population growth; to conduct people-oriented transport andtown planning to promote harmony between people and the environment; tooptimize the use of space to achieve separation of pedestrian and vehiculartraffic; to provide sufficient support fac ilities to facilitate freight movements; to
maximize the functions of various public transport means and ensure that theyhave room for development individually; to promote fair competition amongdifferent means of public transport to provide choices for the public; and toformulate a timetable for implementing the proposals in the transport strategy,as well as to further explore other forward-looking and innovative initiatives tocomplement the inadequacies in the existing proposals; this Council also urgesthe Government to play a more proactive monitoring role in Hong Kong’stransport strategy to ensure that the quality of public transport services and thelevels of fares are reasonable, so as to safeguard the interests of the public.”was carried.15215 December 1999 “Opposing the legalization of
gambling on football matches”moved by Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung
amendment proposed by
Hon CHOY So-yukThe original motion: “That this Council opposes the legalization of gambling
on football matches, and urges the Government to step up enforcement actionsand enhance public education, so as to effectively combat illegal gambling onfootball matches.” and the proposed amendment to the motion were negatived.
5 January 2000 “Assisting Hong Kong’s work force
in meeting the economic challenges ofthe new millennium” moved byHon David CHU Yu-lin
amendments proposed by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEE Cheuk-yanThe motion as amended by Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo: “That, as the
restructuring of Hong Kong's economy towards the high value-added,innovative, high-technology and knowledge-based directions and China’simpending accession to the World Trade Organization w ill affect the local
work force severely, this Council urges the Government to actively formulate aset of stable and long-term policies on education, training, migrants, labour andfinance etc. and to train professionals for the high value-added, innovative andhigh-technology industries in the territory, as well as conducting acomprehensive review on the functions, structures and effectiveness of theVocational Training Council and the Employees Retraining Board, with a viewto upgrading the capab ility and adaptability of local workers, reducing the
unemployment rate and, in particular, assisting the less skilled and lesseducated in better equipping themselves, so as to meet the restructuring andchallenges of the employment market in the new century.” was carried.
5 January 2000 “Establishing a labe lling system for
genetically-modified foods” moved byDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
amendment proposed by
Hon Howard YOUNGThe original motion: “That, as genetically-modified foods represent a new
group of products and their effect on human beings and the environment is stilluncertain, in order to alleviate consumers’ worries and protect their right toinformation as well as their right to choose, this Council urges the Governmentto draw on the experience of most member states of the European Union andexpeditiously legislate for a labelling system for genetically-modified foods,conduct strict examinations and tests on the genetically-modified foods on salelocally and enhance consumers’ knowledge of these foods.” was carried.15312 January 2000 “Political reforms” moved by
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
amendments proposed by
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunDr Hon YEUNG SumThe original motion: “That this Council urges the Executive Authorities to
conduct a public consultation as soon as possible on the relationship betweenthe executive and the legislature, the ministerial system and the election of theChief Executive and the Legislative Council by universal and equal suffrage.”was carried.
12 January 2000 “Demand for Compensation from
Japan” moved byHon Albert HO Chun-yan
amendment proposed by
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chungThe motion as amended by Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung: “That, as the Japanese
Government has, since the Second World War ended over fifty years ago,never made any formal apology and reasonable compensation for its invasion ofChina (including Hong Kong) and the war crimes it committed during thattime, but has instead tried to distort the historical facts of its invasion of Chinaby embellishing the invasive war and concealing the war crimes, as well ashonouring the war criminals, unlawfully occupying the Diaoyu Islands,expanding its military forces, and is exhibiting an inclination towards restoringmilitarism, this Council expresses strong regrets about Japan’s policies andbehaviours mentioned above and solemnly urges the Japanese Government totake the following actions immediately:154(a) to offer an official written apology to the Chinese people for waging the
war against China (including Hong Kong) and the war crimes itcommitted during that time, as an indication of its admission of theresponsibilities for the invasion and the war crimes;
(b) to make apologies and compensation to individual victims or their families
for the various war crimes it committed, which include the “NanjingMassacre”, “Unit 731 Scheme”, “use of chemical weapons”, “army sexslaves (comfort women)”, “forced labour” and “forced exchange of warcurrency”;
(c) to acknowledge China’s sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and to cease
all incursions into the Diaoyu Islands, which are our territory;
(d) to disclose all the existing secret official records of Japan’s invasion of
China and the war crimes it committed during that time; and
(e) to educate the younger generations of Japan on the historical facts of
Japan’s invasion of China and to disseminate the message of safeguardingpeace and human rights in order to stop the restoration of the militarism
trend;
this Council also urges the Central People’s Government and the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region Government to step up education on the historyof our ethnicity, build a museum in Hong Kong in memory of the defenceagainst the Japanese invasion, and give appropriate support to the war crimesvictims in their demand for compensation from the Japanese Government.” wascarried.15519 January 2000 “Enhancing the functions of District
Councils” moved byProf Hon NG Ching-faiThe motion: “That, as the two municipal councils have been dissolved and it is
necessary to allow the 18 District Councils (DCs) to take on more powers andresponsibilities at the district level, this Council urges the Government toensure that it attaches importance to the DCs’ consultative role, and to expandthe DCs’ functions and provide them with additional funding andcorresponding powers in deciding on the district affairs relating to communitybuilding, improvements to the local environment, provision and management ofcommunity facilities, organization of cultural and recreational activities, etc., soas to nurture political talents, promote civic awareness and strengthen socialsolidarity.” was carried.15619 January 2000 “Creating employment opportunities
by providing support for the wasterecovery and recycling industries”moved by Hon CHAN Kwok-keung
amendment proposed by
Hon LAW Chi-kwongThe motion as amended by Hon LAW Chi-kwong: “That, as the waste
recovery rate in Hong Kong is on the low side, this Council urges theGovernment to adopt recovery, recycling and reuse as its major strategy forwaste reduction, so as to reduce the environmental pollution caused by wastesand, at the same time, to create more employment opportunities for theworking population. In this connection, the Administration must:
(a) implement the “polluter pays” principle and step up publicity and
education on waste separation and recovery to enhance public awarenessof waste recycling and reuse;
(b) provide appropriate facilities for the convenient separation and recovery
of wastes by the public and collectors of recyclable wastes;
(c) establish an industrial estate for the environmental industries and provide
land and supporting infrastructure, in order to reduce the operating costsof the waste recovery and recycling industries; and
(d) formulate positive policies and measures, including a policy that gives
priority to the procurement of green products in order to increase thedemands for these products, as well as introducing commercial eco-labelsthat are suitable for Hong Kong to promote environmentally responsiblepurchasing among the public and exploiting the local green market, so asto attract more investors to join the waste recovery and recyclingindustries.” was carried.15726 January 2000 “Review of Buildings Ordinance”
moved by Ir Dr Hon Raymond HOChung-tai
amendments proposed by
Hon Edward HO Sing-tinHon LEE Wing-tatThe motion as amended by Hon Edward HO Sing-tin and Hon LEE Wing-tat:
“That, as the existing Buildings Ordinance was enacted many years ago anddespite the amendments to certain provisions thereof and the related subsidiarylegislation, the concerned legislation fails to meet the practical needs ofpresent-day Hong Kong in the face of continuing and rapid economicdevelopment, social evolution, changes in the natural environment andtechnological advancements, this Council urges the Government toexpeditiously consult the industries concerned, conduct a comprehensivereview and amend the Buildings Ordinance and related subsidiary legislation,with the objectives of:
(a) streamlining the vetting procedure;(b) defining clearly the powers and responsibilities of authorized persons,
registered engineers, other professionals and registered general buildingcontractors or registered specialist contractors, in order to ensurebuilding safety;
(c) providing incentives to encourage developers to adopt designs and use
building materials that are environmentally friendly; and
(d) enhancing the capability of future buildings, with regard to their structure
and planning, in withstanding natural disasters such as earthquakes,flooding, subsidence and natural slope failure, etc.,
meanwhile, the Government should ensure that future building developments
tie in with the principles of sustainable development, including the protection ofthe environment and the promotion of economic development and advancedand new technologies; this Council also urges the Government to imposeheavier penalty on building contractors and related persons who contravene theBuildings Ordinance or related subsidiary legislation, so as to strengthen itsdeterrent effects.” was carried.15826 January 2000 “Assisting import and export trade in
seizing the opportunities created byChina’s accession to the World TradeOrganization” moved byHon HUI Cheung-chingThe motion: “That, in view of China’s imminent accession to the World Trade
Organization and the impact of new competition that Hong Kong’s import andexport trade has to face, this Council urges the Government and the relevantsupport organizations, apart from continuing to consolidate Hong Kong’sestablished advantageous position and improve the local business environment,to exert all efforts to enhance the competitiveness of our import and exporttrade, thereby giving Hong Kong a head start in seizing any opportunities thatmay arise; to this end, the policies to be adopted should include:
(a) broadening and strengthening the connections between Hong Kong and
the Mainland, including setting up more resident business liaison offices inkey provinces and cities in the Mainland to provide up-to-dateinformation for Hong Kong businessmen and assist them in exploringbusiness opportunities and solving problems;
(b) enhancing Hong Kong’s import and export services infrastructure in
order to attract enterprises in the Mainland to patronize various importand export services provided in Hong Kong, including those in re-export,transportation, financing, insurance, logistics management, technicalprocessing, quality accreditation and electronic transactions, etc.;
(c) implementing expeditiously infrastructural projects on cross-border
transport and improving cross-border arrangements, includingstreamlining customs clearance procedures for passenger and freighttransport between the Mainland and Hong Kong;
(d) stepping up trade promotion efforts, and in particular actively canvassing
overseas enterprises to co-operate with Hong Kong enterprises(particularly those small and medium ones) in developing the Mainlandmarket; and
(e) providing additional training and financial support, etc., to upgrade the
standards of the trade in such areas as language proficiency, informationtechnology, management, marketing and global vision.” was carried.15916 February 2000 “Opposing the levy of a sales tax”
moved by Dr Hon YEUNG SumThe motion: “That this Council opposes levying a sales tax.” was carried.
16 February 2000 “Preserving natural resources and
developing leisure agriculture andfishery trades” moved byHon WONG Yung-kanThe motion: “That this Council urges the Government to make its best
endeavours to preserve the natural resources, create an environment for thesustainable development of agriculture and fisheries and promote the leisureagriculture and fishery trades, in order to keep in line with environmentalprotection and further developments in green and marine tourism, so that HongKong may, while preserving its natural resources, open up new dimensions inagriculture and fisheries to ensure their continued contribution to the economyof Hong Kong.” was carried.
23 February 2000 “Developing the semiconductor
industry” moved byDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
amendment proposed by
Hon SIN Chung-kaiThe original motion: “That, as semiconductor products are the foundation of
technology-based industries and the mainstay of various industries, this Councilurges the Government to actively develop the semiconductor industry in HongKong, so as to promote economic development and create job opportunities.”was carried.16023 February 2000 “The system of long-term
employment for constructionworkers” moved byHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
amendments proposed by
Hon CHAN Wing-chanHon HO Sai-chuThe original motion: “That this Council urges the authorities concerned to
adopt positive measures to promote the system of long-term employment forconstruction workers, which include:
(a) conducting a comprehensive review on the progress of implementing the
‘Supporting Pledge for Long-term Employment of ConstructionWorkers’ and expediting the implementation of the proposals containedtherein;
(b) taking the lead to restrict the number of tiers involved in the sub-
contracting system and require the contractors to employ a certainproportion of long-term workers when awarding Government andHousing Authority construction contracts, as well as encouraging privatecontractors to employ workers on a long-term basis;
(c) promoting a registration system for construction workers and establishing
a database of human resources in different trades of the industry;
(d) strengthening the training in skills and job safety for construction workers
and facilitating them to acquire multi-faceted skills, so as to upgrade their
skills and enhance their awareness in industrial safety; and
(e) reviewing the contents of trade tests for the construction industry in order
to meet the needs of the industry,
so as to provide construction workers with better job security, to ensure stable
human resources for the construction industry and thus to upgrade the projectquality and safety of the construction industry.” was carried.1611 March 2000 “Accident and emergency services”
moved by Hon Howard YOUNG
amendments proposed by
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tongDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Michael HO Mun-kaThe motion as amended by Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong: “That, in view of the fact
that the community has yet to reach a consensus on the comprehensive reformin the health care services, this Council opposes the Government’s charging offees for consultations at the accident and emergency departments of publichospitals; however, in view of the prolonged serious overcrowding at theaccident and emergency departments of public hospitals, which has adverselyaffected the quality of the medical services provided, and in order to ensurethat those who are really suffering from acute illnesses can receive speedymedical treatment, this Council urges the Government to allocate adequateresources to ensure that all patients who are in critical conditions can receivespeedy medical treatment, and at the same time, to actively introduce andimprove other medical services, including operating out-patient services in thevicinity of accident and emergency departments; increasing the quota forconsultations in and extending the service hours of out-patient Governmentclinics according to different demands in various districts, improving theallocation and operating systems of clinics in public housing estates, andpromoting the development of comprehensive primary medical services inprivate housing estates, so that the public can have more choices in medicalservices, as well as educating and assisting the public, through long-term andcontinuous publicity and educational efforts, to choose appropriate medicalservices.” was carried.1621 March 2000 “Alleviating the disparity between the
rich and the poor” moved byHon CHAN Wing-chan
amendment proposed by
Hon LAW Chi-kwongThe original motion: “That, in view of the fact that the structurally imbalanced
development of the local economy over the past 20-plus years has resulted inthe less skilled and less educated labour being forced out of the market or totake up jobs with lower remuneration, that the financial turmoil has dealt afurther blow to the job market, causing a deterioration in the employmentenvironment and a drastic drop in the living standards of the grass-roots labour,and that the Government has cut back the financial assistance to the poor in abid to tighten expenditure, thereby aggravating the disparity between the richand the poor, this Council urges the Government to expeditiously formulate apolicy of assisting the local labour to re-join the workforce, with a view toalleviating the disparity between the rich and the poor; the specific measuresshould include:
(a) formulating a priority employment policy to ensure that local workers will
be given priority in employment;
(b) initiating a ‘re-employment support scheme’ to assist the unemployed in
receiving urgent assistance and appropriate bridging-over training tofacilitate their re-joining the labour market;
(c) increasing the investment in human resource training targeted at the needs
of the less educated labour and new arrivals to Hong Kong and offeringmore effective general and technical training; and
(d) developing emerging industries such as the waste recycling and recovery
industry in Hong Kong, in order to provide a certain number of labour-intensive jobs belonging to the less skilled categories, consolidate thelocal job market and give impetus to social services.” and the proposedamendment to the motion were negatived.16315 March 2000 “Manpower in the information
technology industry” moved byHon SIN Chung-kai
amendment proposed by
Hon MA Fung-kwokThe original motion: “That this Council urges the Government to expeditiously
adopt effective measures to tackle the problem of short-term and long-termmanpower shortages in the information technology (IT) industry in HongKong, including:
(a) increasing the number of places in IT courses at sub-degree, degree and
postgraduate levels to enhance the training of local IT personnel;
(b) instituting an academic accreditation mechanism for the IT discipline to
assess the academic standards of IT personnel without formal trainingwith a view to providing an advancement ladder, and considering thesetting up of an IT institute to upgrade the quality of IT personnel inHong Kong;
(c) encouraging local educational institutions to offer, individually and jointly
with other institutions, various short-term courses and continuingeducation programmes in the IT field, and the contents thereof shouldclosely tie in with IT development;
(d) establishing web sites to provide one-stop job-matching services for IT
personnel as well as relevant information on training, etc., and at the sametime analysing and assessing manpower supply and demand in the marketto provide a basis for reviewing the policy on IT training from time totime; and
(e) motivating the public to pursue further studies in relevant courses by
giving an incentive in the form of ‘technology training vouchers’, andencouraging enterprises, by way of offering tax incentives, to providetraining aimed at increasing the IT knowledge of their employees.” andthe proposed amendment to the motion were negatived.16415 March 2000 “Details of promoting Mandatory
Provident Fund schemes”moved by Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNGLAU Yau-fun
amendments proposed by
Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon LEE Cheuk-yan
amendment to amendment proposed by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungThe original motion: “That, as the Mandatory Provident Fund schemes will
affect the vast majority of industrial and commercial enterprises and employeesin Hong Kong, in order to ensure that both employers and employeesunderstand the schemes fully in order to protect their interests, this Councilurges the Government and the authorities concerned to explain to this Councilexpeditiously the details in promoting the schemes and make full efforts topromote and publicize the schemes for their smooth implementation.” wascarried.
12 April 2000 “Elderly persons settling in their
hometown” moved byHon CHAN Kam-lam
amendments proposed by
Hon CHOY So-yukHon Fred LI Wah-mingThe motion as amended by Hon Fred LI Wah-ming: “That, as the existing
policy fails to meet the needs of the elderly persons who wish to settle in theirhometown, this Council urges the Government to:
(a) extend the ‘Portable Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme’
(PCSSA) to places on the Mainland outside Guangdong;
(b) address the need for medical services of the elderly PCSSA recipients who
settle in the Mainland;
(c) explore actively the feasibility of establishing ‘estates for the elderly’ in
those Mainland cities in which more elderly persons choose to settle; and
(d) review the absence rule on old age allowance received by the elderly
persons who settle in their hometown.” was carried.16512 April 2000 “Sexual violence” moved by
Hon James TO Kun-sun
amendment proposed by
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingThe motion as amended by Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing: “That, as the problem of
sexual violence has all along been neglected in Hong Kong and there has been alack of integrated measures to appreciate the actual situation, provide services,render legal protection and train the supporting personnel, resulting inappropriate assistance not being effectively provided to the victims, this Councilurges the Government to expeditiously set up an inter-departmental workinggroup to enable the relevant Government departments to work in conjunctionwith non-Government organizations, so as to:
(a) provide comprehensive and timely “one-stop” emergency support service,
and enhance the training of relevant professionals;
(b) conduct a study on the issue and collate the relevant data;(c) review and amend the relevant legislation and procedures; and(d) step up community publicity, school education and the control of obscene
and indecent articles, so as to enhance public awareness and prevent theoccurrence of sexual violence.” was carried.
3 May 2000 “Improving the teaching environment
in schools” moved byHon CHEUNG Man-kwongThe motion: “That this Council urges the Government to immediately
allocate funding to honour its undertaking to complete the SchoolImprovement Programme for all schools by 2004, so as to ensure that allschools are equipped with adequate basic teaching fac ilities, including
computer rooms, libraries, language rooms, interview rooms for receivingparents, student activity centres, staff common rooms and remedial teachingrooms; the Government should make immediate arrangements for redevelopingor relocating those school premises which are dilapidated, jeopardize the safetyof students or suffer from an acute shortage of space, so as to improve theteaching environment and safeguard the interests of students.” was carried.1663 May 2000 “Risk management of information
technology-related stocks” moved byHon Eric LI Ka-cheungThe motion: “That this Council urges that the Government should, having
regard to the characteristics of the Hong Kong financial market, expeditiouslyreview the risk management of information technology-related stocks andadopt effective measures as soon as possible to develop an excellent culture ofcorporate governance, so as to enhance the vitality of the Hong Konginvestment market, protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors andprovide a level playing field for professional intermediaries in the market.” wascarried.
10 May 2000 “Encouraging people to achieve
continuous self-improvement”moved by Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenThe motion: “That, as the report of the Commission on Strategic Development
has pointed out that ‘the “bubble economy” has generated a “get rich quick”mindset that could seriously undermine the strong work ethic that has longbeen associated with the Hong Kong workforce. There is also concern that,in some quarters, a dependency culture has developed and with it, increasingand sometimes unrealistic expectations as to both the role of the Governmentand its ability to provide additional services’, this Council urges theGovernment, while introducing appropriate policies to improve people’slivelihood, to adopt positive measures to encourage the community to give fullplay to the Hong Kong spirit which embodies continuous self-improvement,assiduousness and adaptability.” was carried.
10 May 2000 “Opposing Taiwan becoming
independent” moved byHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singThe motion: “That this Council opposes Taiwan becoming independent.” was
carried.
17 May 2000 “The 4 June incident” moved by
Hon SZETO WahThe motion: “That this Council urges that: the 4 June incident be not forgotten
and the 1989 pro-democracy movement be vindicated.” was negatived.16717 May 2000 “Minimum wage” moved by
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanThe motion: “That this Council urges the Government to legislate for the
implementation of a minimum wage system, and to set up a ‘Low IncomeCommission’ comprising academics and representatives of employees andemployers to examine and establish the appropriate minimum wage level anddetails of implementation, so as to resolve the increasingly serious problem of‘working poverty’.” was negatived.16824 May 2000 “Environmental protection and
tourism” moved by Hon HO Sai-chuThe motion: “That this Council urges the Government to adopt positive
measures to enhance the environmental quality of Hong Kong and open upmore green tourist attractions with a view to further promoting tourism; suchmeasures should include:
(a) expediting the designation of more pedestrian precincts in busy areas;(b) providing incentives to encourage the use of more environmentally friendly
vehicles by the transport operators serving the tourist industry;
(c) examining the feasibility of sprinkling water regularly on streets with heavy
traffic so as to reduce air pollution;
(d) strengthening and effectively enforcing punitive measures to control
excessive vehicle emission and to crack down on the trading of illicit diesel,as well as legislating expeditiously to prohibit vehicle engines from beingleft idling;
(e) refraining from undertaking any unnecessary reclamation projects in the
harbour as well as improving sewage treatment, so as to maintain thelandscape and cleanliness of the Victoria Harbour;
(f) building a green city by constructing more garden parks, and greening
streets and man-made slopes;
(g) establishing more marine ecological reserves for the development of green
marine tourism;
(h) opening and developing green hill hiking trails on a full scale; and(i) conducting a comprehensive comparative study of the environmental
quality of Hong Kong and that of the neighbouring cities which are popularwith tourists.” was carried.16924 May 2000 “Remarks of official of the Central
People’s Government’s LiaisonOffice” moved byHon Martin LEE Chu-mingThe motion: “That this Council considers the recent remarks of Mr WANG
Fengchao, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’sGovernment in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, regarding CableTelevision’s interview of and reports on Ms Annette LU Hsiu-lien to havecontravened the Basic Law, seriously undermined Hong Kong’s press freedomand damaged ‘one country, two systems’.” was negatived.
31 May 2000 “Women’s Co mmission” moved by
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan
amendments proposed by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon CHOY So-yukThe original motion: “That this Council expresses regret that the Women’s
Commission to be established by the Government will only play an advisory roleand deal with women’s health and welfare issues, and as such cannot effectivelyprotect women’s rights and interests, and urges the Government to:
(a) set up a central mechanism to examine various Government policies,
public finance and legislative proposals from the angle of safeguardingequality for both sexes;
(b) entrust the Women’s Commission with the responsibility for overseeing
the operation of the central mechanism and include women representativesfrom the grassroots in the Commission’s membership; and
(c) direct the Chief Secretary for Administration’s Office to provide
administrative support to the Co mmission and co-ordinate the relevant
work of the various Government departments.” and the proposedamendments to the motion were negatived.17031 May 2000 “Drawing up the blueprint for Hong
Kong’s social welfare policies overthe coming decade” moved byHon CHAN Yuen-han
amendment proposed by
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funThe original motion: “That, with the rapid social developments and drastic
changes in recent years which have worsened the problems faced by individuals,social groups and the community at large, the Government should haveexpeditiously drawn up a blueprint for social welfare development andimplemented reforms in the service systems to meet the public’s needs;however, the Government has, without adequate consultation, rashlyimplemented a series of measures in the social welfare sector, such as thecontracting out of services through competitive bidding, which are reforms inname, but in reality give rise to chaos; at the same time, the Government intendsto implement the controversial Lump Sum Grant subvention mode; thesemeasures not only arouse concern among social service organizations abouttheir future development and deal a blow to staff morale, but also cause worriesamong service users that the service quality may deteriorate; the Government’sapproach has undoubtedly ignored the long-term development of social welfarepolicies; in this regard, this Council urges the Government to:
(a) draw up the blueprint for the development of Hong Kong’s social welfare
policies in the coming decade in order to tie in with the political, economicand social changes in Hong Kong and, by adopting the followingmeasures, formulate social welfare policies which will meet the needs ofthe public:
(i) to review, in conjunction with the social welfare sector, the
direction, objectives and development strategy of Hong Kong’ssocial welfare policies in the 21st century; and
(ii) making reference to the approach adopted in the White Paper on
Social Welfare into the 1990s and Beyond published in 1990 andconsulting extensively the views of various sectors in thecommunity, to prepare a consultation paper on the overall socialwelfare development; and171(b) before the blueprint for the development of social welfare policies is drawn
up, temporarily shelve all reform measures in this regard, including theLump Sum Grant subvention mode and the contracting out of servicesthrough competitive bidding, and review these policies when preparing theconsultation paper on the overall social welfare development.” and theproposed amendment to the motion were negatived.
7 June 2000 “Investigatory body on medical
incidents” moved byHon Michael HO Mun-ka
amendment proposed by
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hungThe original motion: “That this Council urges the Government to establish an
independent statutory body with adequate public participation to deal withmedical incidents and related complaints; this body should be vested withinvestigatory powers to ensure that the cases concerned will be dealt withfairly.” and the proposed amendment to the motion were negatived.
7 June 2000 “Working hours” moved by
Hon LAU Chin-shekThe motion: “That, as there is a tendency for workers in Hong Kong to work
increasingly long hours and some are even required to work on rest days,which not only causes harm to their health but also affects their family life, anddeprives them of the time for pursuing continuing education, this Council urgesthe Administration to expeditiously legislate for regulating workers’ workinghours.” was negatived.
14 June 2000 “Development of the HKSAR’s
political system” moved byDr Hon LEONG Che-hungThe motion: “That this Council urges the Government to consider the views
expressed by Members of this Council on the ‘Report on the Development ofthe Political System of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’ tabledby the Panel on Constitutional Affairs and related matters.” was carried.17214 June 2000 “Health care reform consultation
paper” moved byDr Hon LEONG Che-hung
amendment proposed by
Hon Michael HO Mun-kaThe original motion: “That this Council expresses disappointment at the
Administration’s procrastination in coming up with concrete health care reformproposals for public consultation in spite of its repeated assurances, and urgesthe Administration to ensure that the proposed reform will provide the publicwith quality health care which is affordable, accessible and equitable, w ill be
sustainable into the 21st century, and will facilitate professional development tomeet the challenges of medical advances and societal needs” was carried.17321 June 2000 “Reducing plastic waste” moved by
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
amendment proposed by
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanThe original motion: “That, as plastic waste keeps increasing in Hong Kong
and the incineration of such waste generates a considerable amount of dioxin,causing serious damage to the environment and posing a threat to the health ofthe public, this Council urges the Government to adopt the following measures:
(a) promoting researches on and the use of environmentally-friendly cutlery
and utensils and packaging materials;
(b) exploring the feasibility of legislating against the use of styrofoam lunch
boxes;
(c) encouraging industrial and commercial enterprises to reduce the use of
non-biodegradable plastic bags, as well as implementing an accountab ility
system whereby producers (manufacturers and importers) are required toset and achieve targets for reducing plastic waste;
(d) requiring manufacturers to introduce a coding system for plastic
packaging and products to facilitate the segregation, recovery andrecycling of plastic waste;
(e) enlarging and providing additional Government refuse collection points,
and enhancing their waste-segregation function to facilitate the recoveryof plastic waste;
(f) exploring and developing other methods for the disposal of plastic waste
as alternatives to incineration and landfilling; and
(g) stepping up publicity and promotional efforts to enhance public
awareness of the need to reduce plastic waste,
so as to reduce the production of waste, increase the recycling and re-use of
non-renewable resources, promote sustainable development in Hong Kong andsafeguard the health of the public.” was carried.17421 June 2000 “Assisting the financial services sector
in seeking business opportunities inthe Mainland market” moved byHon FUNG Chi-kinThe motion: “That, as Hong Kong’s financial services sector will face intense
competition and challenges with a large number of foreign multi-nationalsecurities companies entering the Mainland market on a large scale followingChina’s accession to the World Trade Organization and the further integrationof the Mainland market leading to the emergence of a huge stock market, thisCouncil urges the Government to implement the following measures toactively strengthen and promote Hong Kong’s status as an internationalfinancial centre and its role as the bridge between the Mainland and overseasmarkets, so as to increase the business opportunities of the local securitiessector:
(a) to strengthen the link between the financial infrastructure of Hong Kong
and of the Mainland by :
(i) attracting more quality enterprises to list on Hong Kong’s Main
Board or the Growth Enterprise Market, with a view to developingHong Kong as the main channel for facilitating the flow of venturecapital to the Mainland;
(ii) facilitating co-operation in the form of inter-market listing; and(iii) encouraging the stock exchanges of the two pl aces to conduct
feasibility studies on the joint development of on-line securitiestrading;175(b) apart from the continuous efforts to enhance the communication and co-
operation between the stock exchanges and regulatory bodies of HongKong and of the Mainland, to broaden exchanges between the marketparticipants of the two places, so that local small and medium-sizedmarket participants and Mainland official and trade organizations canestablish comprehensive and permanent co-operative mechanisms in areassuch as market information, human resources and technology; and
(c) to strengthen the promotion of the professionalism and resourcefulness of
Hong Kong’s financial services sector to Mainland and internationalinvestors.” was carried.
26 June 2000 “Vote of no confidence in the
Chairman of the Housing Authorityand the Director of Housing”moved by Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
amendment proposed by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungThe original motion: “That, in view of the recent successive scandals on public
housing involving substandard piling and construction works, this Council hasno confidence in the Chairman of the Housing Authority and the Director ofHousing.” was carried.
26 June 2000 “The Government not requiring the
two power companies to increasetheir interconnection capacity andapproving their financial plans”moved by Dr Hon YEUNG SumThe motion: “That, as the Government has not required the Hongkong Electric
Company Limited (“HEC”) and the CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (“CLP”)to increase their interconnection capacity and has approved the financial plansof HEC and CLP to invest a total of $57 b illion up to 2004 for the extension
and refurbishment of their electricity generation and supply fac ilities, thereby
increasing the territory's electricity tariffs and the burden on the public in thecoming years, this Council regrets the Government’s decisions.” wasnegatived.
26 June 2000 “Valedictory Motion” moved by
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hungThe motion: “That this Council concludes its work at the completion of its
term of office in accordance with the provision of the Basic Law and wishes forthe smooth formation of the second Legislative Council to continue to servethe people of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.” was carried.176Appendix 5MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES, BILLS
COMMITTEES, PANELS AND SUBCOMMITTEES
FINANCE COMMITTEE
I. Establishment Subcommittee
Dr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong (Chairman)
Hon NG Leung-sing (Deputy Chairman)Hon Michael HO Mun-kaIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Ronald ARCULLI (until 25.10.99)Hon MA Fung-kwokHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Wing-chanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon SZETO Wah
II. Public Works Subcommittee
Hon HO Sai-chu (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon LEE Wing-tatHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Fred LI Wah-mingProf Hon NG Ching-faiHon Ronald ARCULLI (until 25.10.99)Hon James TO Kun-sunHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Yuen-han177Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon SIN Chung-kaiHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Kong-wahHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LAW Chi-kwongHon TAM Yiu-chungDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Hon David CHU Yu-lin (Chairman)Hon SIN Chung-kai (Deputy Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon NG Leung-singHon Bernard CHANHon YEUNG Yiu-chung
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung (Chairman)Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Deputy Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon NG Leung-singHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon LAU Kong-wahHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (Chairman)Hon Margaret NG (Deputy Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (10.7.98-31.12.99)Hon CHAN Yuen-han (10.7.98-21.9.99)Dr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee178Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen (since 8.10.99)Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-shing (since 14.1.00)
BILLS COMMITTEES
Bills Committee on Firearms and Ammunition (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon David CHU Yu-linHon MA Fung-kwokHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Howard YOUNGHon CHOY So-yuk
Bills Committee on Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 1999
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Chairman)Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Margaret NGHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen
Bills Committee on Organized and Serious Crimes (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Ronald ARCULLIHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon SIN Chung-kai
Bills Committee on Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon NG Leung-singHon Ronald ARCULLI
Bills Committee on Dangerous Drugs, Independent Commission Against Corruption and179Police Force (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Bills Committee on Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sun (until 28.1.00)Dr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hing (until 17.2.00)
Bills Committee on Legal Aid (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Margaret NGHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Bills Committee on Adaptation of Laws (No. 9) Bill 1999
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon James TO Kun-sunHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon LAU Kong-wahHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Bills Committee on Adaptation of Laws (No. 10) Bill 1999
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fat (Chairman)Hon CHOY SO-yukHon David CHU Yu-linHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Emily LAU Wai-hing180Hon Margaret NG
Hon James TO Kun-sunHon Jasper TSANG Yok-shingHon Howard YOUNG
Bills Committee on Adaptation of Laws (No. 16) Bill 1999
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon James TO Kun-sunHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon CHOY So-yuk
Bills Committee on Hong Kong Sports Development Board (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting (Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon MA Fung-kwokHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon Christine LOHHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Howard YOUNGHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Hong Kong Arts Development Council (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanProf Hon NG Ching-faiHon MA Fung-kwokHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Protection of Wages on Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung (Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon James TIEN Pei-chun181Hon HO Sai-chu
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-mingHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LAU Chin-shekHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Bills Committee on District Courts (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Ronald ARCULLIHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (until 20.1.00)
Bills Committee on Education (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanProf Hon NG Ching-faiHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Kam-lamHon LEUNG Yiu-chungDr Hon YEUNG SumHon CHOY So-yukHon SZETO Wah
Bills Committee on Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon David CHU Yu-lin (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Wing-chanHon LAU Kong-wahHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 1999182Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chuHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon MA Fung-kwokDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Hon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yuk
Bills Committee on Dutiable Commodities (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Ronald ARCULLIHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNGHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Bills Committee on Securities (Margin Financing) (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Bernard CHANHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon FUNG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Securities (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)Hon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon NG Leung-singHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon FUNG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Evidence (Amendment) Bill 1999183Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Margaret NGHon James TO Kun-sun (until 17.3.00)Hon Christine LOH (since 28.3.00)Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kai (until 15.5.00)Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon CHOY So-yuk
Bills Committee on Interpretation and General Clauses (Amendment) Bill 1999
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Chairman)Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Margaret NGHon Ronald ARCULLIHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing
Bills Committee on Companies (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon HO Sai-chuHon Albert HO Chun-yan
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheung
Hon Margaret NG
Hon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kwok-keung
Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Bills Committee on Intellectual Property (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2000
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Ronald ARCULLIHon MA Fung-kwokHon HUI Cheung-chingHon YEUNG Yiu-chung
Bills Committee on Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-lin184Hon HO Sai-chu
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Edward HO Sing-tinIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNG
Bills Committee on Building Management (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)Hon Edward HO Sing-tin (Deputy Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Wing-tatHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGHon CHOY So-yukHon TAM Yiu-chung
Bills Committee on Family Status Discrimination (Amendment) Bill 2000
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-mingHon Margaret NGHon Ronald ARCULLIHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon CHOY So-yukHon LAW Chi-kwong
Bills Committee on Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yan185Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon Margaret NGHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Wing-chanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon CHAN Kwok-keung (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Bills Committee on Employment (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon LEE Kai-ming (Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon James TIEN Pei-chunHon LEE Cheuk-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Ronald ARCULLIHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Wing-chanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Howard YOUNGHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Bills Committee on Employees' Compensation (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2000
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Yuen-han186Hon Bernard CHAN
Hon CHAN Wing-chanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon LAU Chin-shekHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Bills Committee on Securities and Futures Legislation (Provision of False Information)
Bill 2000
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Margaret NG (until 19.5.00)Hon Bernard CHAN (until 24.5.00)Hon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon FUNG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Human Reproductive Technology Bill
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan (Chairman)Hon Michael HO Mun-kaHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon LAW Chi-kwongDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Urban Renewal Authority Bill
Hon Edward HO Sing-tin (Chairman)Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam (Deputy Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Wing-tatHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon NG Leung-singHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon WONG Yung-kanHon Emily LAU Wai-hing187Hon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon FUNG Chi-kinDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Exchanges and Clearing Houses (Merger) Bill
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)Hon LEE Kai-mingHon NG Leung-singHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon FUNG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Mass Transit Railway Bill
Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon NG Leung-singHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Ronald ARCULLIHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Wing-chanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Chin-shekHon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon FUNG Chi-kinDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Town Planning Bill
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon LEE Wing-tat188Hon Ronald ARCULLI
Hon Christine LOHHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon WONG Yung-kanDr Hon YEUNG sum (until 03.03.00)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Entertainment Special Effects Bill
Hon Howard YOUNG (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon MA Fung-kwokHon James TO Kun-sunHon Bernard CHAN (until 16.5.00)Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Bills Committee on International Organizations (Privileges and Immunities) Bill
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen
Bills Committee on Trade Marks Bill
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon Albert HO Chun-yan (until 10.02.00)Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon MA Fung-kwokHon James TO Kun-sunHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon SIN Chung-kaiHon FUNG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Provision of Municipal Services (Reorganization) Bill
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fat (Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lan189Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (until 24.5.00)Hon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon CHAN Wing-chanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon CHOY So-yukHon FUNG Chi-kinDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Bills Committee on Electronic Transactions Bill
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Ronald ARCULLIHon MA Fung-kwokHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon FUNG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Broadcasting Bill
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Ronald ARCULLIHon MA Fung-kwokHon SIN Chung-kaiHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon FUNG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Bill
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Wing-tatHon NG Leung-singHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Yuen-han190Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukDr Hon TANG Siu-tong (since 1.3.99)
Bills Committee on Witness Protection Bill
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Andrew WONG Wang-fat
PANELS
I. Panels
Panel on Manpower
Hon LAU Chin-shek (Chairman)
Hon LEE Kai-ming (Deputy Chairman)Mr Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon James TIEN Pei-chunHon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Michael HO Mun-kaHon LEE Cheuk-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Ronald ARCULLIHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Wing-chanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon SZETO Wah
Panel on Public Service191Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun (Deputy Chairman)Hon Michael HO Mun-kaHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-mingHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Wing-chanHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen
Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon James TO Kun-sunHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Panel on Home Affairs
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Deputy Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon LEE Wing-tatHon LEE Kai-ming (since 10.2.00)Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (since 10.2.00)Hon MA Fung-kwokHon James TO Kun-sunHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon Christine LOHHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon LAU Wong-fatHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon FUNG Chi-kin (since 10.2.00)Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (since 10.2.00)
Panel on Transport192Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon LAU Kong-wah (Deputy Chairman)Hon Edward HO Sing-tinHon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Wing-tatHon LEE Kai-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Wing-chanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon LAU Chin-shekHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungHon FUNG Chi-kinDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Panel on Housing
Hon LEE Wing-tat (Chairman)Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam (Deputy Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chuHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (until 07.10.99)Hon SZETO Wah
Panel on Security
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (Deputy Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Gary CHENG Kai-nam193Hon Howard YOUNG
Hon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fat (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Hon LEE Wing-tatHon Margaret NGHon Ronald ARCULLIHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon SZETO Wah
Panel on Financial Affairs
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen (Chairman)Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon NG Leung-singHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon HUI Cheung-chingHon Bernard CHANHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon FUNG Chi-kin
Panel on Education
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung (Chairman)Prof Hon NG Ching-fai (Deputy Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan194Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon SZETO Wah
Panel on Planning, Lands and Works
Hon Edward HO Sing-tin (Chairman)Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (Deputy Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Wing-tatHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Wong-fatHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon TAM Yiu-chung
Panel on Trade and Industry
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon NG Leung-singProf Hon NG Ching-faiHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon MA Fung-kwokHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Panel on Economic Services195Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon David CHU Yu-linHon LEE Wing-tatHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon MA Fung-kwokHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon HUI Cheung-chingHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Chin-shekHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon FUNG Chi-kin
Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting
Hon MA Fung-kwok (Chairman)Hon SIN Chung-kai (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon David CHU Yu-linIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Fred LI Wah-mingProf Hon NG Ching-faiHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon LAW Chi-kwong
Panel on Welfare Services
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chu (Deputy Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yan196Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung
Hon LEE Kai-mingHon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon YEUNG SumHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon LAW Chi-kwong
Panel on Health Services
Hon Michael HO Mun-ka (Chairman)Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung (Deputy Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Wing-tat (since 10.2.00)Hon LEE Kai-ming (since 10.2.00)Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (since 10.2.00)Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon WONG Yung-kan (since 10.2.00)Dr Hon YEUNG SumHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon LAW Chi-kwongDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Panel on Environmental Affairs
Hon Christine LOH (Chairman)Hon HUI Cheung-ching (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Fred LI Wah-ming (since 10.2.00)Prof Hon NG Ching-faiHon Margaret NGHon Ronald ARCULLIHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Wing-chanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Kong-wahHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LAW Chi-kwongDr Hon TANG Siu-tong (since 10.2.00)197II. Subcommittees of Panels
Panel on Manpower
Subcommittee on Employer and Employee Relations
Hon LAU Chin-shek (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-mingHon Ronald ARCULLIHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Panel on Housing
Subcommittee on Rehousing Arrangements for Residents Affected by Clearance ofSquatter Areas
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan (Chairman)
Hon LEE Wing-tatHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Panel on Housing
Subcommittee to study the Sales Descriptions of Uncompleted ResidentialProperties White Bill
Hon LEE Wing-tat (Chairman)
Hon HO Sai-chuHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatDr Hon YEUNG Sum
Panel on Security
Subcommittee on Emergency Ambulance Service
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-lin198Hon Howard YOUNG
Panel on Security
Subcommittee on Indebtedness of Police Officers
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-linHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Gary CHENG Kai-nam
Panel on Welfare Services
Subcommittee on Welfare Services for Squatter Areas in the New Territories
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-mingHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon LAW Chi-kwong
Panel on Welfare Services
Subcommittee on the Issues Arising from the Review of the Comprehensive SocialSecurity Assistance Scheme
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Chairman)
Hon HO Sai-chu (Deputy Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-mingHon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon YEUNG SumHon LAW Chi-kwong
Panel on Environmental Affairs
Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Environmental Hygiene
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Christine LOH (until 25.2.00)Hon CHAN Wing-chanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon WONG Yung-kanHon CHOY So-yuk199SUBCOMMITTEES OF LEGISLATION
Subcommittee to study the Urban Renewal Authority White Bill
Hon Edward HO Sing-tin (Chairman)
Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam (Deputy Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Wing-tatHon NG Leung-singHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon WONG Yung-kanHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singDr Hon YEUNG Sum (until 12.11.99)Hon TAM Yiu-chungDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Subcommittee on Securities and Futures Bill
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Deputy Chairman)Hon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon James TO Kun-sun (until 18.4.00)Hon Ambrose CHEUNG Wing-sum (until 31.12.99)Hon Christine LOH (until 2.4.00)Hon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip W ONG Yu-hong
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon FUNG Chi-kin
SUBCOMMITTEES OF SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
Subcommittee on Immigration (Amendment) Regulation 1999
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sun200Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Subcommittee to Study the Human Organ Transplant (Amendment) (No.2)
Regulation 1999 and Human Organ Transplant (Amendment) Ordinance 1999 (7of 1999) (Commencement) Notice 1999
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Michael Ho Mun-kaHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungDr Hon YEUNG SumHon YEUNG Yiu-chung
Subcommittee on Road Traffic (Safety Equipment) (Amendment) Regulation 2000
and Road Traffic (Construction and Maintenance of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulation 2000
Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon FUNG Chi-kin
Subcommittee on Road Traffic (Traffic Control) (Amendment) Regulation 2000
Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiPror Hon NG Ching-faiHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Kam-lamDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon LAU Kong-wahHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Subcommittee on Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Safety Management)
Regulation
Hon LEE Kai-ming (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon HO Sai-chuHon Michael HO Mun-ka201Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Ronald ARCULLIHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Wing-chanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Subcommittee on Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Loadshifting Machinery)
Regulation
Hon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Kai-mingHon Ronald ARCULLIHon CHAN Wing-chanHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Subcommittee on Chinese Medicine (Fees) Regulation
Prof Hon NG Ching-fai (Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Michael HO Mun-kaHon LEE Wing-tatDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon YEUNG Yiu-chung
Subcommittee on Regulations Relating to Occupational Safety and Health
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Chairman)Hon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Michael HO Mun-kaHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon LEE Kai-ming (since 27.7.99)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah (since 27.7.99)Hon Ronald ARCULLIHon CHAN Wing-chanHon CHAN Kam-lam (until 22.7.99)202Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung (until 3.1.99)Hon TAM Yiu-chungDr Hon TANG Siu-tong (from 10.11.98 to 27.1.99)
Subcommittee to study the Organized and Serious Crimes Ordinance (Amendment
of Schedule 1) Order 1999
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (Chairman)
Hon MA Fung-kwokHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kai
Subcommittee to Study three Items of Subsidiary Legislation Gazetted on 9 July
and 20 August 1999
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen, (Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon SIN Chung-kai
Subcommittee to Study the Italy Order, the South Korea Order and the Switzerland
Order Made Under Section 4 of the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal MattersOrdinance (Cap. 525)[Formerly Named as Subcommittee to Study Five Resolutions Made Under Section4 of the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance (Cap.525)]
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-lin (since 18.11.99)Hon Margaret NGHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Subcommittee on Financial Resources Rules, Commodities Trading (Accounts and
Audit) (Amendment) Rules 2000 and Securities (Margin Financing) (Amendment)Ordinance 2000 (20 of 2000) (Commencement) Notice 2000
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon HUI Cheung-chingHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon FUNG Chi-kin203Subcommittee on Resolution under section 59 of the Electricity Ordinance (Cap.
406)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai (Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Ronald ARCULLIHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamDr Hon YEUNG Sum
Subcommittee on Resolution under section 3 of the Dogs and Cats Ordinance (Cap.
167) and Dogs and Cats (Amendment) Ordinance 1997 (97 of 1997)(Commencement) Notice 1999
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon David CHU Yu-linHon Michael HO Mun-kaHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Ronald ARCULLIHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Christine LOHHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Wing-chanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Subcommittee on Resolution under section 4(2) of the Dutiable Commodities
Ordinance (Cap. 109)
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon LAW Chi-kwong
Subcommittee on Rules of the District Court and District Court Civil Procedure
(Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2000
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Ronald ARCULLIHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen204Subcommittee on Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes (Exemption) Regulation
(Specification of Date under Sections 5 and 16) Notice
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-linHon HO Sai-chuHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon NG Leung-singHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Subcommittee on Subsidiary Legislation Relating to 2000 Legislative Council
Election
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)
Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Wing-tatHon Martin LEE Chu-ming (until 10.2.00)Hon NG Leung-singHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yuk
Subcommittee on Subsidiary Legislation Relating to Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes
Hon Ronald ARCULLI (Chairman)
Hon HO Sai-chu
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon NG Leung-singHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon FUNG Chi-kin205SUBCOMMITTEES OF HOUSE COMMITTEE
Subcommittee on Payment of Honoraria to Government Boards and Committees
Hon Gary CHENG Kai-nam (Chairman)
Hon Edward HO Sing-tinDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon CHOY So-yuk
Subcommittee to Consider the Formation of New Panel(s) in Relation to the
Provision of Municipal Services
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Wing-tatHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LEONG Che-hungHon Gary CHENG Kai-namHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGHon Mrs Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yuk
Subcommittee to Follow Up on the Outstanding Capital Works Projects of the Two
Provisional Municipal Councils for Inclusion into the Government's Public WorksProgramme
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon HO Sai-chuHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon LEE Wing-tatHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon WONG Yung-kanHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingDr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Subcommittee on Review of the Operation of the LegCo Redress System
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon LEE Kai-mingHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing206Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Subcommittee on Review of Operating Expenses for Members of the Legislative
Council
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Chairman)
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung (Deputy Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon Christine LOHHon Bernard CHANHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen
Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee
Hon Edward HO Sing-tin (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Fred LI Wah-mingProf Hon NG Ching-faiHon Ronald ARCULLIHon James TO Kun-sunHon Christine LOHHon YEUNG Yiu-chung207Appendix 6REDRESS INFORMATION SYSTEM: NATURE
AND OUTCOME OF CASES COMPLETEDBETWEEN 1 OCTOBER 1999 AND 30 SEPTEMBER2000Nature and Outcome of Cases
Completed between 01-Oct-1999 and 30-Sep-2000Legislative Council Redress Information System
Nature of Completed CasesOutcome of Complaint Cases
Outcome of Appeal Cases
Outcome of Request for Assistance Cases
Overall Outcome of Com pleted CasesComplaint 308 24.7%
Appeal 4 0.3%
Request for Assistance 516 41.3%
Proposal/View 328 26.3%
Enquiry 39 3.1%
Private/Subjudice 28 2.2%
Civil Service Matter 25 2.1%
Total 1,248 100.0%Resolved 66 21.4%
Suitable Assistance Given 90 29.2%
Information Given/Referrals Made 110 35.7%
Not Pursued 42 13.7%
Resolved 0 0.0%
Suitable Assistance Given 0 0.0%
Information Given/Referrals Made 1 25.0%
Not Pursued 3 75.0%
Resolved 136 26.4%
Suitable Assistance Given 215 41.7%
Information Given/Referrals Made 132 25.6%
Not Pursued 33 6.3%
Resolved 237 19.0%
Suitable Assistance Given 329 26.4%
Information Given/Referrals Made 434 34.8%
Not Pursued 248 19.8%
Total 1,248 100.0%208Appendix 7REDRESS INFORMATION SYSTEM: ANNUAL
STATISTICS REPORT BETWEEN 1 OCTOBER 1999AND 30 SEPTEMBER 2000Statistical Breakdown, by Government Policy Bureaux/Departments, Independent Organizations
and Non-Government Organizations, of Completed CasesOutcomeAnnual Statistics Report
A : Resolved
B : Suitable assistance given
C : Information given / referrals made
D : Not pursued 01-Oct-1999 From To 30-Sep-2000
Outcome :Nature : Complaint AppealRequest for
assistance Proposal/View EnquiryPrivate/
Sub- judiceCivil Service
Matter Total
ABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDLegislative Council Redress Information System
Government Policy Bureaux/Departments
HOUSING DEPARTMENT 17 17 30 40000 5 6 1 4 7 5 4 531 2 1 7013000000217 376
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT 35510000 3 1 1 0 814031003000100000 76
I M M I G R A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3590000066 1 3 40233005000000000 59
C H I E F S E C R E T A R Y F O R A D M I N I S T R A T I O N ' S O F F I C E 01200000001110 4 4 3000000000000 53
HONG KONG POLICE FORCE 3 5 5 11 000020220024001000000001 38
LANDS DEPARTMENT 1361000024 1 1 10010001000000000 31
S E C U R I T Y B U R E A U 022000002 1 2 000214001000000000 26
L E G A L A I D D E P A R T M E N T 1351000035140000000000020000 25
C I V I L S E R V I C E B U R E A U 0110000100000065000000000127 24
FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT 5250000031002013001000000010 24
T R A N S P O R T D E P A R T M E N T 0110000011006372000000100000 23
C H I E F E X E C U T I V E ' S O F F I C E 000100000000006 1 2 000000000000 19
L A B O U R D E P A R T M E N T 1121000023411010001000000000 18
B U I L D I N G S D E P A R T M E N T 4120000052002001000000000000 17
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0171000020000112001000000000 16
H O M E A F F A I R S D E P A R T M E N T 2332000000111020001000000000 16
PLANNING & LANDS BUREAU 0210000024100221000000000000 15
E N V I R O N M E N T A L P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3330000000001021001000000000 14
T R A N S P O R T B U R E A U 2200000010002061000000000000 14
E D U C A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 0140000003100012001000000000 13
HEALTH & WELFARE BUREAU 0000000013001142000000000000 12
E D U C A T I O N & M A N P O W E R B U R E A U 0011000000000216000000000000 11
HOUSING BUREAU 0300000000000061001000000000 11Statistical Breakdown, by Government Policy Bureaux/Departments, Independent Organizations
and Non-Government Organizations, of Completed CasesOutcomeAnnual Statistics Report
A : Resolved
B : Suitable assistance given
C : Information given / referrals made
D : Not pursued 01-Oct-1999 From To 30-Sep-2000
Outcome :Nature : Complaint AppealRequest for
assistance Proposal/View EnquiryPrivate/
Sub- judiceCivil Service
Matter Total
ABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDLegislative Council Redress Information System
URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (up to 31.12.1999) 5011000000300001000000000000 11
H O M E A F F A I R S B U R E A U 0000000010200322000000000000 10
INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT 1011000111200001001000000000 10
PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT & LANDS BUREAU (up to
31.12.1999)0100000001200023000000000000 9
D E P A R T M E N T O F H E A L T H 2111000002000010000000000000 8
L E I S U R E & C U L T U R A L S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T 0000000031002001000000000000 7
ECONOMIC SERVICES BUREAU 0000000010100004000000000000 6
PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1200000000001101000000000000 6
REGIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT (up to 31.12.1999) 2000000020010010000000000000 6
WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT 1100000020000011000000000000 6
W O R K S B U R E A U 0100000000400001000000000000 6
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & CONSERVATION
DEPARTMENT0020000001000011000000000000 5
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2000000000001011000000000000 5
ENVIRONMENT & FOOD BUREAU 0000000000002111000000000000 5
FINANCE BUREAU 0000000000001004000000000000 5
FINANCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE 0000000000000041000000000000 5
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 0000000011000011000000000000 4
CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS BUREAU 0000000000000004000000000000 4
AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES DEPARTMENT (up to
31.12.1999)0110000000100000000000000000 3
C U S T O M S & E X C I S E D E P A R T M E N T 0100000001100000000000000000 3
FINANCIAL SERVICES BUREAU 0000000010000011000000000000 3
F I R E S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T 0110000001000000000000000000 3
H I G H W A Y S D E P A R T M E N T 1100000000000000000000000001 3Statistical Breakdown, by Government Policy Bureaux/Departments, Independent Organizations
and Non-Government Organizations, of Completed CasesOutcomeAnnual Statistics Report
A : Resolved
B : Suitable assistance given
C : Information given / referrals made
D : Not pursued 01-Oct-1999 From To 30-Sep-2000
Outcome :Nature : Complaint AppealRequest for
assistance Proposal/View EnquiryPrivate/
Sub- judiceCivil Service
Matter Total
ABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDLegislative Council Redress Information System
P O S T O F F I C E 0011000000100000000000000000 3
R A T I N G & V A L U A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 0100001000000001000000000000 3
REGISTRATION & ELECTORAL OFFICE 0000000000001002000000000000 3
TERRITORY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 0000000000101010000000000000 3
TRADE & INDUSTRY BUREAU (up to 30.6.2000) 0100000000000011000000000000 3
TREASURY 2000000000000001000000000000 3
TV & ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING AUTHORITY 1100000000000001000000000000 3
D E P A R T M E N T O F J U S T I C E 0001000000000001000000000000 2
I N F O R M A T I O N S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T 0000000000000000001100000000 2
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & BROADCASTING
BUREAU0000000000100001000000000000 2
LAND REGISTRY 0200000000000000000000000000 2
M A R I N E D E P A R T M E N T 0101000000000000000000000000 2
OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY 1000000000000000001000000000 2
A R C H I T E C T U R A L S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T 0000000000001000000000000000 1
C I V I L A V I A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 0010000000000000000000000000 1
C O M P A N I E S R E G I S T R Y 0000000000100000000000000000 1
DRAINAGE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0010000000000000000000000000 1
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY 0000000000000010000000000000 1
H K H O U S I N G A U T H O R I T Y 0000000000000001000000000000 1
H K M O N E T A R Y A U T H O R I T Y 0100000000000000000000000000 1
INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COUNCIL 0000000000000001000000000000 1
INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT (up to 30.6.2000) 0000000010000000000000000000 1
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0000000000001000000000000000 1
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 0000000000000000001000000000 1Statistical Breakdown, by Government Policy Bureaux/Departments, Independent Organizations
and Non-Government Organizations, of Completed CasesOutcomeAnnual Statistics Report
A : Resolved
B : Suitable assistance given
C : Information given / referrals made
D : Not pursued 01-Oct-1999 From To 30-Sep-2000
Outcome :Nature : Complaint AppealRequest for
assistance Proposal/View EnquiryPrivate/
Sub- judiceCivil Service
Matter Total
ABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDLegislative Council Redress Information System
RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG 0000000000000010000000000000 1
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY 0000000001000000000000000000 1
TASK FORCE ON REORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL
SERVICES0000000001000000000000000000 1
T R A D E & I N D U S T R Y D E P A R T M E N T 0000000000100000000000000000 1
6 4 7 9 1 0 4 3 0 0012 1 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 8 2 1 3 5 1 9 1 4 1 1 0 0 01 2 5 10022034 1 6 1112 Sub-total
Independent Organizations
J U D I C I A R Y 0005000101020005003100030002 23
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 1534000000400000001000010000 19
CONSUMER COUNCIL 0000000000100000000000010000 2
MANDATORY PROVIDENT FUND SCHEMES AUTHORITY 0000000000000001001000000000 2
OFC OF PRIVACY COMMISSIONER FOR PERSONAL DATA 0000000000000020000000000000 2
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION 0100000000000000000000000000 1
INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION 0000000000000001000000000000 1
O F F I C E O F T H E O M B U D S M A N 0001000000000000000000000000 1
163 1 0 000101520027005100050002 51 Sub-total
Non-Government Organizations
NON-GOVERNMENT 01010000011 1 0 003 1 7 0051003 1 6 0000 59
HK HOUSING SOCIETY 0200000030700000000000000000 12
ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY 0010000001000100000000000000 3
LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 0000000000100010000000000000 2
S E C U R I T I E S & F U T U R E S C O M M I S S I O N 1010000000000000000000000000 2
U N I V E R S I T Y O F H K 0000000000000002000000000000 2
H K E X A M I N A T I O N S A U T H O R I T Y 0010000000000000000000000000 1
KOWLOON -CANTON RAILWAY CORPORATION 0000000010000000000000000000 1Statistical Breakdown, by Government Policy Bureaux/Departments, Independent Organizations
and Non-Government Organizations, of Completed CasesOutcomeAnnual Statistics Report
A : Resolved
B : Suitable assistance given
C : Information given / referrals made
D : Not pursued 01-Oct-1999 From To 30-Sep-2000
Outcome :Nature : Complaint AppealRequest for
assistance Proposal/View EnquiryPrivate/
Sub- judiceCivil Service
Matter Total
ABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCDLegislative Council Redress Information System
O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y O F H K 0100000000000000000000000000 1
SHELL HONG KONG LIMITED 0100000000000000000000000000 1
TOWNGAS 0001000000000000000000000000 1
15320000429 1 0 014 1 9 0051003 1 6 0000 85 Sub-total
6 6 9 0 1 1 0 4 2 0013 1 3 6 2 1 5 1 3 2 3 3 3 5 2 0 1 4 7 1 2 6 01 3 5 3005 2 3 034 1 8 1248 Total209Appendix 8 VISITORS
2 August 1999
Delegation of Mexico
Senators, Mexico:
Senator Hugo Andrés
A r a u j oSenator Acela Servín MurrietaMr Salvador de LaraMr Porfirio Martínez
3 August 1999
Mr John Hunt,
Director (Trade Policy), Department of Trade and Industry, United Kingdom
4 August 1999
Mr Mark Byers,
Chief Executive, Department of Corrections, New Zealand
6 August 1999
Mr Henry C K Liu,
Chairman, Liu Investment Group, United States of A m e r i c a
17 August 1999
Dr Chris Tremewan,
Director, New Zealand Asia Institute, University of Auckland, New Zealand
19 August 1999
Mr Paul Beijer,
Director, Strategic Export Controls Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden20 August 1999
Mr Lembit Opik,
Member of Parliament (Liberal Democrat), United Kingdom
24 August 1999
Delegation of the
Indonesian National Resilience Institute:
Mr S Supriadi
Mr Bambang Tri CahyonoMr Alexander MusuMr Samekto KardiMr Janto WarjantoMr D M Sastrawan
25 August 1999
Senior Colonel Shi Chenglin,
Head of the Judicial and Legal Affairs Bureau of the General Political Office, People’s Liberation Army, People’s Republic of China
27 August 1999
Mr Giuseppe Baronci
Director (Bilateral Economic Relations), Ministry of Foreign Trade, I t a l y
7 September 1999
Mr Matthew K Fong,
Committee of 100, United States of America
7 September 1999
Mr Clive Parry,
Head, International Public Service Unit at the Cabinet Office, United Kingdom
9 September 1999
Dr Wendy Dobson,
Professor and Director, Institute for International Business, University of Toronto, Canada
17 September 1999
Dr Tan Chin Nam,
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Manpower, S i n g a p o r e
20 September 1999
Mr Liu Lihua,
Director-General, Radio Regulatory Bureau, Ministry of Information Industry, People’s Republic of China
23 September 1999
Mr Li Peilong,
Chief Procurator of the First Branch of Shanghai Municipal People’s Procuratorate, People’s Republic of China
23 September 1999
Dr Jeremy Fairbrother,
Head of Cambridge Science Park, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
27 September 1999
Delegation of the House of
Representatives of the210 Republic of the Philippines:
Congresswoman Luwalhati
R AntoninoCongressman Roque AblanCongresswoman Rosenda Ann M OcampoCongressman Ronald M C o s a l a n
4 October 1999
Inter-agency delegation
from the United States of America:
Mr Joseph Papovich
Mr Jesse FederMr Mark KoumansMr Kent ShigetomiMs Vicki Allums
5 October 1999
Dr John Nieuwenhuysen,
Chief Executive, Committee for Economic Development of Australia, Australia
12 October 1999
Mr Liu Wenjie,
Director of Guangdong Customs Sub- Administration, Customs General Administration, People’s Republic of C h i n a
12 October 1999
Mrs Pauline Lo Alker,
Chairman and President, Hong Kong-SV.com, United States of America
14 October 1999
Mr Darcy Rezac,
Managing Director, The Vancouver Board of Trade, Canada
15 October 1999
Mr Xia Hongmin,
Director General, Department for Supervision on Animals and Plants, State Administration for Entry- Exit Inspection and Quarantine, People’s Republic of China
21 October 1999
Ambassador Serbini Ali,
Deputy Executive Director, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat
27 October 1999
Delegation of the
Ministry of Justice, People’s Republic of C h i n a
Mr Ding Zengqi
Mr Wu QiuzhenMr Tang XinghuaMr Li GangMr Mi ShiminMr Zhao Lin
27 October 1999
The Rt Hon Menzies
Campbell, CBE, QC, Member of Parliament (Liberal Democrat), United Kingdom
2 November 1999
Mr Federico Patiño,
Deputy General Director for Financing, Nacional Financiera (Nafin), M e x i c o4 November 1999
Ms Marie-Louise Rossi,
Chief Executive, International Underwriting Association of London, United Kingdom
5 November 1999
Professor Medard R K
Rwelamira, Head/Chief Consultant of the Policy Advisory Unit, Department of Justice, S o u t h A f r i c a
8 November 1999
Mr Zheng Yijun,
Vice-Minister of Construction, People’s Republic of China
9 November 1999
Mr Jamie Cann,
Member of Parliament (Labour) and Member of Defence Select Committee, United Kingdom
9 November 1999
Mr Richard Mills,
Secretary General, National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection, United Kingdom
11 November 1999
Mr Anthony Steen,
Member of Parliament (Conservative), United Kingdom
11 November 1999
Ms Claire Chiang,
Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore21115 November 1999
Dr Bates Gill,
Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Studies, The Brookings Institution, United States of America
16 November 1999
Dr Fred Bergsten,
Director of Institute for International Economics, United States of America
18 November 1999
Mr Michel Danet,
Secretary-General, World Customs Organization, E u r o p e
19 November 1999
Mr Zhang Qiong,
Deputy Procurator General, Supreme People’s Procuratorate, People’s Republic of C h i n a
23 November 1999
Mr Henry Tang,
Chairman, Committee of 100, United States of A m e r i c a
29 November 1999
Dr Rakesh Mohan,
Director-General, National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Dehli, India
29 November 1999
Delegation from the Asia-
Australia Institute, AustraliaMr Dhalan Iskan
Dr Utompom PhalavonkMr Lull ArroyoMr Tanawat WansomMr Jason Yat-Sen LiMr Larry StrangeMr Michael SheeheyMr W KritboonyalaiMr Lionel YeoDr Fang Xing-HaiProf Zhu Lan-YeMs Cindy Little-Clare
30 November 1999
Mr Masayuki Matsushima,
Executive Director of International Relations, Bank of Japan, Japan
30 November 1999
Mr Philip Frey, Jr.,
President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Microsemi Corporation, United States of America
7 December 1999
Mr Hu Ruiwen,
President, Shanghai Academy of Educational Sciences, People’s Republic of China
14 December 1999
Ambassador Iftekhar Ahmed
Chowdhury, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations, Geneva
17 December 1999
Mr Brent Franzel,
Washington Representative for the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce, United States of A m e r i c a
11 January 2000
Mr Bill Stafford,
Executive Director, The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, United States of America
11 January 2000
Mr Loftus Harris,
Director General, Department of State and Regional Development, New South Wales, Australia
13 January 2000
Mr Jorma Julin,
Director-General for External Economic Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland
13 January 2000
Mr Gerald Sumida,
General Counsel, Asian Development Bank, The Philippines
17 January 2000
Mr Larry Martin,
President, American Apparel Manufacturers Association, United States of America
18 January 2000
Mr Ron Sorini,
Former US Chief Textile Negotiator, United States of America
19 January 2000
Mr Brian Whitney,
Assistant Secretary, D e p a r t m e n t o f Enterprise, Trade and212 Employment, Ireland
20 January 2000
Mr John Holden,
President, National Committee on United States-China Relations, United States of America
20 January 2000
Ms Teresa Moreira,
Deputy Director-General for International Economic Relations, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Portugal
21 January 2000
Mr Dirk Hudig,
Secretary-General, Union of Industrial and Employers’ Confederation o f E u r o p e
21 January 2000
Senator Jack Austin,
Chairman of the Canada- China Legislative Association and member of the Canada-Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship Group, Canada
24 January 2000
Mr Yoshiaki Hompo,
Director of General Affairs Division, Maritime Transport Bureau, Ministry of Transport, Japan
24 January 2000
Mr Carrillo Gantner,
Chairman of Asialink Centre, University of Melbourne, Australia26 January 2000
Mr Erik Autor,
Vice President and International Trade Counsel, National Retail Federation, United States o f A m e r i c a
27 January 2000
Dr Le Dang Doanh,
President of Central Institute for Economic Management, Vietnam
17 February 2000
Dr Chris Gamble,
Director, The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), United Kingdom
17 February 2000
Mr Lu Gangi,
Vice Director, Department of Education, Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee, National People’s Congress, People’s Republic of China
18 February 2000
Mr Etienne de Lhoneux,
Secretary General, Luxembourg Central Bank, Luxembourg
21 February 2000
Dr Detlef Boehle,
Director for Asia Pacific, International Economic Affairs Department, Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Germany21 February 2000
Mr Erkki Virtanen,
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Finland
22 February 2000
Hon John Murray,
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, New South Wales, Australia
22 February 2000
Mr Frank Cogan,
Assistant Secretary General, Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
23 February 2000
Mr Setyanto P Santosa,
Assistant Minister for Manufacturing Industry and Distributions, Office of the State Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Indonesia
28 February 2000
Australia-Hong Kong
Parliamentary Friendship Group:
Mr David Hawker, MP
Senator Natasha Stott D e s p o j aThe Hon David Jull, MPSenator John QuirkeMrs Davina QuirkeSenator Mark BishopMr Michael Danby, MPMs Amanda Mendes Da C o s t a
2 March 2000
Mr Ray Perman,
Chief Executive, Scottish Financial Enterprise,213 United Kingdom
9 March 2000
Professor Morris Teubal,
Economics Department, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
9 March 2000
Ms Sandra Yates,
President of Chief Executive Women, and Chairman of Saatchi and Saatchi, Australia
13 March 2000
Mr Friedolin Strack,
Regional Director for Asia Pacific, Federation of German Industries, G e r m a n y
15 March 2000
Sir Tipene O’Regan,
Chairman of Ngai Tahu Holding Corporation Ltd, New Zealand
16 March 2000
Prof David Johnston,
President, University of Waterloo, Canada
17 March 2000
Mrs Ann Maria Nilsson,
Managing Director of the Association of the Swedish Information Technology and Telecom Industry, Sweden
20 March 2000
Mr Bjarne Bitsch,
Head of Division, Danish Agency for Trade and Industry, Denmark20 March 2000
Mr Wolfgang Weege,
Social Democratic Party, Assistant International Secretary, Department of International Politics, G e r m a n y
21 March 2000
Professor Kenji Ishihara,
President, International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Japan
21 March 2000
Professor Paolo Guerrieri,
Faculty of Economics, University of Rome, Italy
22 March 2000
Dr Jürgen Stark,
Deputy Governor, Deutsche Bundesbank (German Central Bank), G e r m a n y
22 March 2000
Delegation of the
Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council, People’s Republic of C h i n a :
Mr Jiang Daoqi
Mr Kong XiangqingMr Zhang FuMr Wang JianMr Yan GuangyongMr Song HongliuMr Zhou Mingzhe
22 March 2000
Dr Satoshi Amako,
Professor, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan23 March 2000
Mr Masutaro Urata,
Deputy Director-General for Development Cooperation, International Trade Policy Bureau, Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan
24 March 2000
Mr Fan Baojun,
Vice-Minister of Civil Affairs, People’s Republic of China
27 March 2000
Mr Theis Ulriksen,
Regional Director for Asia and Middle East, Norwegian Trade Council, Norway
29 March 2000
Mr Anders Ahnlid,
Director, Department for International Trade Policy, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
29 March 2000
Dr Gregor Gysi and
Mr Wolfgang Gehrcke, Members of the German Parliament, Germany
30 March 2000
All Party China
Parliamentary Group, United Kingdom:
Mr Ben Chapman, MP
Mr William Olner, MPMr Michael Connarty, MPMr John Cummings, MPMr Thomas Cox, MPMr William O’Brien, MPMr Lawrence Cunliffe, MP214Mr Ronnie Campbell, MP
Mr Ian Davidson, MPMr Stephen Hepburn, MPMrs Christine Russell, MP
30 March 2000
Mr John Mah, Q.C.,
National Chair, Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, Canada
30 March 2000
Mr Akira Fujino,
Deputy Secretary of the International Narcotics Control Board Secretariat and Chief of the Precursors Control Unit of the Board, Japan
6 April 2000
Mr Rodolfo C Severino, Jr,
Secretary-General, Association of South East A s i a n N a t i o n s
6 April 2000
Mr Willy Wimmer,
Vice President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for
Security and Co- operation in Europe
13 April 2000
Mr Yoichi Suzuki,
Deputy Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization, Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
13 April 2000
Ambassador Jacques de
Baenst, Head of Protocol Service, European Commission
18 April 2000
Mr Rei Masunaga,
Deputy President, Japan Center for International Finance, Japan
25 April 2000
Hon Dr Meredith Anne
Burgmann, President of the Legislative Council of New South Wales, Australia
25 April 2000
Mr Wolfgang Niedermark,
Managing Director, German Asia-Pacific Business Association, G e r m a n y
27 April 2000
HE Ambassador Frans van
Daele, Permanent Representative to the European Union, Belgium
28 April 2000
Mrs Sophia LEUNG,
Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Hong Kong-Canada Parliamentary Friendship G r o u pMr Pat Martin,
Member of Parliament, C a n a d a
12 May 2000
Mr Clive Soley,
Chairman, Parliamentary
Labour Party, Member of Parliament, United Kingdom16 May 2000
Mr S Iswaran,
Member of Parliament, S i n g a p o r e
17 May 2000
Mr Jon Cunliffe,
Deputy Director, International Finance, Her Majesty’s Treasury, United Kingdom
17 May 2000
Mr Albert Oosterhoff,
Deputy Director (International Trade and Investment Policy), Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Netherlands
18 May 2000
Ms Wei Yu,
Vice-Minister of the Ministry of EducationMr Xie Huanzhong, Vice-Director of Science and Technology Department, Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of China
18 May 2000
Ms Nancy Hughes
A n t h o n y , President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada
18 May 2000
Mr Andrew Stoler,
Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization, Geneva21523 May 2000
Ambassador Carlos Pérez
del Castillo, Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the United Nations, World Trade Organization and other International Organizations, Geneva
2 June 2000
Delegation of the Centre
for Strategic and International Studies, United States of America:
Dr John J Hamre
Mr Richard FairbanksDr Gerrit Gong
2 June 2000
Delegation of European
People’s Party:
Mr and Mrs John Cushnahan
Mr and Mrs Phillippe MorillonMr Georg JarzembowskiMr Felipe Camison AsensioMr James NicholsonMr Falk-Ulrich von Hoff
9 June 2000
Delegation of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People’s Republic of China:
Mr Zhang Xinsen
Ms Wong ShufenMr Liao LiqiangMr Feng TieMr Wu DongMs Zhu TaoyingMr Shao WeiMiss Zhou Zheng
28 June 2000
Mr Richard Balfe, Member of European
Parliament and Co- Chairman of the European Parliament- Hong Kong Friendship
Group216Appendix 9THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMISSION AND
ITS COMMITTEES
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMISSION
Terms of Reference
(1) To provide through the Secretariat administrative support and services to the Council;
(2) To provide office accommodation to Members of the Council and staff of the Secretariat;(3) To supervise the operation of the Secretariat;(4) To produce an official report of all proceedings in the Council and in any co mmittee of the
whole Council; and
(5) To perform such other duties as the Council may by resolution determine.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN (Chairman)
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hung (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Edward HO Sing-tinHon LEE Wing-tatHon NG Leung-singHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Bernard CHANDr Hon YEUNG SumHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon LAW Chi-kwong
Committee on Personnel Matters
Terms of Reference
(1) To consider personnel matters including staffing resources, appointment, promotion,
dismissal, grading, duties, remuneration and other terms and conditions of service of staff ofthe Secretariat which require the attention of the Commission;
(2) To approve appointments including acting appointments with a view to promotion of officers
at Chief Assistant Secretary level and above; and217(3) To monitor progress of appointment and personnel matters delegated to the Secretary
General.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Bernard CHANHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon LAW Chi-kwong
Committee on Facilities and Services
Terms of Reference
(1) To consider the accommodation requirements of the Council and the Secretariat;
(2) To assess the needs of the Council and of individual Members for services and facilities for
the conduct of Council business;
(3) To formulate solutions for meeting needs identified at (1) and (2);(4) To consider financial matters relating to (1) to (3) above, and approve procurement of fixed
assets costing above $500,000 but not exceeding $2,000,000; and
(5) To monitor the progress and developments relating to the above items.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN (Chairman)
Hon Edward HO Sing-tinHon LEE Wing-tatHon NG Leung-singHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Committee on Members’ Operating Expenses
Terms of Reference
(1) To advise on administrative matters relating to Members' operating expenses; and
(2) To review the Legislative Council Secretariat's decisions on Members' claims for operating
expenses reimbursements.218Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN (Chairman)
Dr Hon LEONG Che-hungDr Hon Yeung SUM219Appendix 10ORGANIZATION CHART OF THE LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL SECRETARIAT (AS AT 30 JUNE 2000)I:\YR00-01\ENGLISH\010202\FINISH\APP10.DOCORGANIZATION CHART OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SECRETARIAT (AS AT 30.6.2000)
Chief Assistant Secretaries Senior Assistant Secretaries
Council Business Assistant Secretary General 1 Miss Odelia LEUNG Ms LEUNG Siu-kum Ms Connie SZETO Ms Rosalind MA
Division 1 Ms Pauline NG Mr Andy LAU Miss Salumi CHAN Mrs Eleanor LAM Mr Matthew LOO
Miss Polly YEUNG Mrs Mary TANG Miss Becky YU Ms Anita SIT
Ms Sarah YUEN Miss Irene MAN
Ms Alice AU
Chief Assistant Secretaries Senior Assistant Secretaries
Secretary General Deputy Secretary General Council Business Assistant Secretary General 2 Mrs Sharon TONG Ms Doris CHAN Miss Betty MA Mr Stanley MA
Mr Ricky FUNG Mr LAW Kam-sang Division 2 Mrs Justina LAM Mrs Constance LI Mr LAW Wing-lok Mr Paul WOO Mrs Eleanor CHOW
Mrs Percy MA Miss Flora TAI Ms Joanne MAK Miss Mary SO
Mr Raymond LAM Mrs Shirley NG
Council Business Assistant Secretary General 3 Chief Assistant Secretaries Senior Assistant Secretaries
Division 3 Mr Ray CHAN Mrs Betty LEUNG Mr Arthur LEUNG Ms Miranda HON
Mrs Florence LAM Mr Colin CHUI
Research and Library Head (Research and Research Officers
Services Division Library Services) Mr Jackie WU Ms Elyssa WONG
Ms Eva LIU Mr CHEUNG Wai-lam Mr CHAU Pak-kwan
Ms Vicky LEE
Administration Principal Assistant Accountant Information Technology Manager
Division Secretary Mr Joseph KWONG Mr CHAN Wai-kwong
(Administration) Senior Assistant Secretaries
Mrs Anna LO Mr Charles FOO
Mr Joseph LAM
Senior Assistant Secretaries
Complaints Division Chief Assistant Secretary (Complaints) Miss Erica WONG Ms Erin TSANG
Mrs Vivian KAM Mrs Pandora CHAN Miss Sandy CHU
Ms YUE Tin-po
Public Information Chief Public Senior Public Information Officers
Division Information Officer Mr Simon WONG Ms Emily PANG
Miss Kathleen LAU Ms Sharon CHUNG
Senior Translation Officers
Head (Translation and Interpretation) Mr George LO Miss Anita CHAN
Mr Kenneth WONG Ms Winnie CHAN Miss Iris TSUI
Mr Daniel AU Ms LAM Kit-hing
Ms Pollyanna CHUNG
Senior Translation Officers
Chief Translation Officer 1 Miss Hermia TAM Miss Rebecca LOUIE
Mr Peter CHUNG Ms NG Wan-king Ms Tamus HON
Translation and Miss Lucie CHAU Miss Christabel CHIU
Interpretation Miss Tammy LEUNG
Division
Chief Translation Officer 3 Senior Translation Officers
Mrs Angelica CHUNG Ms Gloria MA Miss Linda CHAN
Ms Virginia CHAN Miss Vivian LEE
Senior Translation Officers
Chief Translation Officer 4 Miss Margaret LI Mr WONG Kin-bun
Mr CHAN Wing-hong Mrs Loretta WONG Mr Philip YU
Mrs Suzanne LI
Legal Service Legal Adviser Senior Assistant Legal Adviser Assistant Legal Advisers
Division Mr Jimmy MA Mr LEE Yu-sung Ms Bernice WONG Mr Stephen LAM
Miss Anita HO Mr Arthur CHEUNG
Miss Connie FUNG Mr KAU Kin-wah