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Legislative Council
Annual Report
2001-2002Legislative Council
Annual Report
2001-2002
Legislative Council
Legislative Council Building
8 Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong
A Chinese version of this Report is available.The full text of this Report is also available on
the Council’s website at http://www.legco.gov .hk2ContentsContents
PRESIDENT'S FOREWORD ............ 4
GROUP PHOTO OF MEMBERS....... 6
MAJOR EVENTS IN PICTURES ...... 8
CHAPTER 1 ................................... 26
The Legislative Council
Powers and Functions
Composition
CHAPTER 2 ................................... 28
Legislative Council Meetings
Tabling of Subsidiary Legislation
and Other Papers
Questions
Statements
PetitionsBills
Motions
Policy Address DebateBudget Debate
Other Debates
Chief Executive's Question and Answer
Sessions
CHAPTER 3 ................................... 36
Committees
Finance CommitteePublic Accounts Committee
Committee on Members' InterestsHouse Committee
- Other Subcommittees of the
House Committee
Committee on Rules of ProcedureBills Committees and Subcommittees on
Subsidiary Legislation
PanelsSelect Committee on Building Problems of
Public Housing Units
CHAPTER 4 ................................... 68
Redress System
Analysis of Significant Cases Dealt With
Other Significant Cases
CHAPTER 5 ................................... 80
Liaison
Parliamentary Liaison SubcommitteeLuncheons with Consuls-GeneralContact with District Councils
Contact with Heung Yee Kuk
Visitors
CHAPTER 6 ................................... 84
Support Services for Members
The Legislative Council CommissionThe Legislative Council Secretariat3AppendicesAppendices
APPENDIX 1 .................................. 86
Composition of the Legislative Council
APPENDIX 2 .................................. 88
Members' Biographies
APPENDIX 3 ................................ 129
Bills Passed
APPENDIX 4 ................................ 131
Motion Debates Held
APPENDIX 5 ................................ 146
Membership of Committees, Bills Committees,
Panels, Subcommittees, and Select
Committee
APPENDIX 6 ................................ 165
Redress Information System: Nature and
Outcome of Cases Concluded between1 October 2001 and 30 September 2002APPENDIX 7 ................................ 166
Redress Information System: Annual
Statistics Report between 1 October 2001and 30 September 2002
APPENDIX 8 ................................ 168
The Legislative Council Commission and
Its Committees
APPENDIX 9 ................................ 170
Organization Chart of the Legislative Council
Secretariat4
President’s Foreword
The introduction of a number of
legislative proposals which willhave significant impact on the
political and economic development of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(HKSAR) rendered the 2001-2002 legislative
session a challenging one for the LegislativeCouncil.
A total of 31 bills were introduced into the
Council during the year, 28 by theGovernment and three by Members. These,
together with 28 bills brought forward from
the 2000-2001 session, raised the total to59, of which 38 were enacted, and the
remaining 21 bills were carried forward to
the next session. Some of these bills neededto be scrutinized in detail, for which 23 billscommittees were set up.
In addition, 230 items of subsidiary
legislation were submitted by theGovernment and Members. Members
completed the scrutiny of 213 items, 192 by
negative vetting procedure and 21 byresolution. Among those under negative
vetting, 17 were amended and one repealed
by resolution. Scrutiny of the 17 remainingitems will continue in the 2002-2003
session.
However, statistics cannot fully reflect the
workload and challenges faced by Members.
One particular example is the resolution
relating to the "Accountability System forPrincipal Officials". This is considered as one
of the HKSAR's most important politicalPresident’s Foreword
“The Task Force on New Legislative Council Building set up by
The Legislative Council Commission, and chaired by myself, will
strive to ensure that the new building will reflect the dignifiedand highly transparent image of the legislature...”5reforms. The Subcommittee dealing with it held
15 meetings totalling 54 hours of discussion
before it was debated at the Council meeting on
19 June 2002. The Council debate was over sevenhours. The resolution eventually passed by a vote
of 36 to 21.
T wo significant and controversial bills were
debated and passed during the last meeting inthis session on 10 July 2002. The Public Officers
Pay Adjustment Bill, which aimed to provide the
legal basis to implement Government's decisionto reduce Civil Service pay , aroused grave concern
among civil service unions. The Bills Committee
scrutinizing it held seven meetings within a periodof two weeks. The United Nations (Anti-Terrorism
Measures) Bill, which aimed to implement the
mandatory elements of United Nations SecurityCouncil Resolution 1373, was designated a
priority item by the Government, and the relevant
Bills Committee held 15 meetings within eightweeks. Both bills were heatedly debated in
Council before passage.
Other important bills passed in the session
included the Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2000,
the Securities and Futures Bill and the Kowloon-
Canton Railway Corporation (Amendment) Bill2001.
Another issue worthy of note was the completion
of investigation by the Select Committee onBuilding Problems of Public Housing Units. The
Committee held 69 hearing sessions between
April 2001 and May 2002 and is expected to issuea report in the early part of 2003.During the year, I note that the relations between
the Legislative Council and the Government were
less harmonious than before. It is my sincere hope
that the situation will improve with mutual respectand understanding.
I am delighted that the Government has decided
to construct a new Legislative Council Building
on the Tamar site. The Task Force on NewLegislative Council Building set up by The
Legislative Council Commission, and chaired by
myself, will strive to ensure that the new buildingwill reflect the dignified and highly transparent
image of the legislature, and at the same time
provide Members and staff with a modern andhighly-efficient working environment. There will
also be facilities in the new building to enable the
public to have a better understanding of the workof the Council.
I take great pleasure in acknowledging and
appreciating the work done by my colleaguesduring the session to fulfill their duties as
legislators. Even within a tight time-frame,
Members spared no effort in thoroughlyexamining each and every clause of legislative
proposals before debating and deciding whether
to pass them into law. Also, I wish to thank thestaff of the Secretariat for giving the Council their
full support.
Rita FAN
President
Legislative CouncilPresident’s Foreword
Group Photo of Members
Group photo of memberGroup Photo of Members
From left to right:
First row (seated):
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-lin
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
(President’s Deputy)Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (President)Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-sing
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Second row:
Hon LEUNG Fu-wahHon WONG Yung-kanHon CHOY So-yukHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Dr Hon YEUNG SumHon IP Kwok-himHon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Andrew WONG Wang-fat
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Third row:
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon WONG Sing-chi
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon Howard YOUNGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing
Fourth row:
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LI Fung-ying
Hon Margaret NGDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Bernard CHAN
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LAU Ping-cheungHon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Fifth row:
Hon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon Henry WU King-cheong
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong
Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon TAM Yiu-chungHon LAU Kong-wahHon MA Fung-kwokHon SZETO Wah
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon HUI Cheung-chingHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Absent:
Hon LAU Chin-shekHon LAU Wong-fat
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Major Events in PicturesMajor Events in Pictures
Hon MA Fung-kwok takes the Legislative Council Oath
during the first Legislative Council meeting of this session.He filled the seat vacated by Prof NG Ching-fai, who
resigned after being appointed President and Vice-
Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University.New Session and New Measures
For the convenience of Members,
facilities were installed in the
Legislative Council Chamber to
enable access to the Internet
during meetings. Similar facilities
are also available in
Conference Room A.9
Major Events in Pictures
A Members-only coffee corner was set up in the Dining Hall so that
Members can take a break during heavy LegCo workdays.
For the convenience of reporters and members of the public,
lockers were installed outside the Press Conference Room (right)and at the two public entrances.
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Contributing to the Community
Members take part in a media photo session to help promote the Community Chest’s
Dress Casual Day 2001 to raise funds for 140 welfare agencies.
On a Saturday afternoon, Members lend
support to the Helping Hand fund-raising
campaign for the elderly by selling cookies to
the public.
11Legislative Council Members donating blood
in the Legislative Council Building has been
an annual event since 1988. This year, nine
Members participate in the Blood Donation,
together with 34 Legislative Council
Secretariat staff and members of the public.
Major Events in Pictures12Legislative Council Fun Day
(Above and right) Members, guests and
reporters show team spirit in the “Hunt and
Match” game in which contestants search for
words hidden inside the Legislative Council
Building, using the clues provided, and arrange
the words into a verse.
(Below) Game judge, Hon SZETO Wah,
comments on the verses produced by each team.
13The Karaoke Singing Contest, always a joy-filled occasion both on
stage (above) and among the judges and audiences (below).
Major Events in Pictures14
Hosted by Hon Bernard
CHAN, the “Guess Who!”
game is full of laughter and
astonishment at what some
Members looked like when they
were young.Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwong, who is voted the
best singer among Members in the Karaoke
Singing Contest.
15“The Weakest Link - Celebrities
Impersonation Show”, in which Members
and reporters impersonate well-known local
and overseas political figures and artists, hasbrought the Fun Day to a climax.
Members and reporters keep on singing and
dancing after the Fun Day dinner.Hon Mrs Rita FAN, President of the
Legislative Council, presents the Lucky Draw
prize to a media representative.
Major Events in Pictures16Besides being a happy time among Members and
reporters (above), LegCo Fun Day provides an
opportunity for Members to reunite with former
colleagues. (Right) Hon Mrs Rita FAN and
Mr CHAN Wing-chan;
(below) Dr Hon David CHU Yu-lin and
Mr Michael HO Mun-ka.
17Legislative Council Building Open Day
The opening ceremony of the annual
Legislative Council Building Open Day,
which was held on 23 March 2002. A total of
2,088 visitors toured the Building.
Hon Mrs Rita FAN, President of the
Legislative Council, conducts the first group
tour of the Legislative Council Building.Members filled the day with festive joy by
giving out chocolate eggs to visitors tocelebrate the coming of Easter.
Major Events in Pictures18In Conference Room B, Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming (photo on top) and
Hon HUI Cheung-ching (photo above) brief visitors on the work of the
Legislative Council.
19Hon NG Leung-sing explains the seating
arrangement for Members in the Chamber.
Hon CHOY So-yuk introduces Press Room
amenities to visitors.Hon Fred LI Wah-ming poses in front of the
gong at the Ante-Chamber.
Major Events in Pictures20A “Calligraphy and Encouragement Couplet Creation Competition” pitted
Members against Legislative Council Secretariat staff during the SpringReception, judged by votes by the Chief Executive and senior Government
officials. Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong receives the first prize from Mr Michael
SUEN, Chief Secretary for Administration (Acting).Social Functions
Mr TUNG Chee-hwa, the Chief Executive, attends a Spring Receptionhosted by Hon Mrs Rita FAN, President of the Legislative Council, and
exchanges views with Members.
21Hon Mrs Rita FAN, President of the Legislative Council, hosts an annual tea reception for
representatives of six charity organizations. (From left): Mr Star CHAN, Chairman of YanChai Hospital; Mr Billy HO, Chairman of Lok Sin Tong; Mr John MA, Chairman of
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals; Hon Mrs Rita FAN, President of the Legislative Council;
Mrs Veronica LI, Chairman of Po Leung Kuk; Mr Victor WONG, Chairman of Pok OiHospital; and Ms Pauline NGAN, Deputy Chairman of Yan Oi Tong.Mr TUNG Chee-hwa and Hon Mrs Rita FAN present prizes to the threemedia representatives who successfully guessed the winner of the
“Calligraphy and Encouragement Couplet Creation Competition”.
Major Events in Pictures22Football Matches
The Legislative Council Football Team achieved very good results in this session, winning all four matches
arranged by the Legislative Council Secretariat. They beat the Hospital Authority Team 2 to 0, the TungWah Group of Hospitals Team and the Consuls-General Team 2 to 1 and the Senior Government Officials
Team 1 to 0.
Hon Bernard CHAN (right in white football
shirt), captain of the Legislative Council
Football Team, and Dr William HO (left in red
football shirt), captain of the Hospital AuthorityTeam, pose before the match.
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip (right) and
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (below) on a strike
during the match against the
Hospital Authority Team.
23LegCo’s strong mid-field line, including
Hon WONG Sing-chi (above);
Hon MA Fung-kwok (right) and
Hon Henry WU King-cheong (below),
shows how to win games.
Major Events in Pictures24Hon Henry WU King-cheong, acting captain of the Legislative Council
Football Team, holds the trophy high in the air after winning the match
against the Consuls-General Team.Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo’s goal helps the Legislative Council
Football Team to defeat the Consuls-General Team by 2 to 1.
25Mr Donald TSANG, Chief Secretary for
Administration, kicks off the match between
the Legislative Council and Senior
Government Officials teams.
Hon Mrs Rita FAN, President of the
Legislative Council, joins LegCoFootball Team members to celebrate
their victory over the Senior
Government Officials Team.The Legislative Council Football
Team and the Senior GovernmentOfficials Team pose before the
match.
Major Events in Pictures26Chapter 1Chapter 1 The Legislative Council
The Legislative Council27According to the Basic Law of the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region
(HKSAR), the HKSAR shall be vested
with legislative power and the Legislative Council
(LegCo) shall be the legislature of the Region.
Powers and Functions
As provided for in Article 73 of the Basic Law,LegCo of the HKSAR exercises the following
powers and functions:
* To enact, amend or repeal laws in accordance
with the provisions of the Basic Law and legal
procedures;
* To examine and approve budgets introduced
by the Government;
* To approve taxation and public expenditure;* To receive and debate the policy addresses of
the Chief Executive;
* To raise questions on the work of the
Government;
* To debate any issue concerning public
interests;
* To endorse the appointment and removal of
the judges of the Court of Final Appeal and
the Chief Judge of the High Court;
* To receive and handle complaints from Hong
Kong residents;
* If a motion initiated jointly by one-fourth of
all the Members of LegCo charges the Chief
Executive with serious breach of law ordereliction of duty and if he or she refuses to
resign, the Council may , after passing a motion
for investigation, give a mandate to the ChiefJustice of the Court of Final Appeal to form
and chair an independent investigation
committee. The committee shall be responsible
for carrying out the investigation and reportingits findings to the Council. If the committee
considers the evidence sufficient to
substantiate such charges, the Council maypass a motion of impeachment by a two-thirds
majority of all its Members and report it to the
Central People's Government for decision; and
* To summon, as required when exercising the
above-mentioned powers and functions,
persons concerned to testify or give evidence.
Composition
As stipulated in the Basic Law, LegCo of theHKSAR is to be constituted by election. There are
60 Members for the second term of LegCo (2000-2004), where 24 Members were returned by
geographical constituencies through direct
elections, 30 Members by functionalconstituencies, and six Members by an Election
Committee comprising 800 elected
representatives of the community . The electionfor the second term of LegCo was held on 10
September 2000. The term of office of Members
is four years.
The President of the Council is elected by and
from among Members of LegCo.
The composition and biographies of Members
who served on LegCo in 2001-2002 are inAppendices 1 and 2 respectively .Chapter 1 The Legislative Council28Chapter 2Chapter 2 Legislative
Council Meetings
Legislative Council Meetings29Chapter 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 of the
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 theGovernment; the consideration of bills; and
debates on motions. During the period from
October 2001 to July 2002, the Council held 34meetings and sat for more than 281 hours.
Tabling of Subsidiary Legislation and
Other Papers
Subsidiary legislation is any proclamation, rule,
regulation, order, resolution, notice, rule of court,
bylaw or other instruments made by the
designated authorities under or by virtue of therelevant ordinances. It is subject to the scrutiny
of the Council, which may be through either the
negative vetting procedure or the positive vettingprocedure.
Subsidiary legislation scrutinized through the
negative vetting procedure is first published inthe Gazette and then laid on the table of the
Council. Where considered necessary , the House
Committee may set up a subcommittee to studythe subsidiary legislation in detail. A Member or
a public officer may , within a prescribed time
limit, move a motion in Council to seek theCouncil's agreement to amend or repeal an item
of subsidiary legislation that has been tabled.
During the session from October 2001 to July
2002, 209 items of subsidiary legislation were
tabled in the Council. The scrutiny of 192 itemswas completed, with 17 of them amended and
one repealed by the Council through the passage
of motions moved by either Government officialsor Members. The remaining 17 items tabled in
the Council through the negative vetting
procedure will continue to be scrutinized in thenext session.
The scrutiny by the Council of subsidiary
legislation through the positive vetting procedureis described later in this chapter.
Other papers tabled at Council meetings include
the annual reports of Government departmentsand public bodies, Government consultative
documents, and reports of the Council's
committees. Members and public officerspresenting the reports may address the Council.
Questions
Members' concern for the well being of thecommunity may be reflected through asking
questions at Council meetings. The questions are
aimed at seeking information on Government'sactions or lack of actions on specific problems or
incidents and on Government's policies. They
are also raised for the purpose of monitoring theeffectiveness of the Government.30Some questions originate 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 Councilor through their contacts with the public.
During the period under report, Members asked
153 oral questions on a wide range of subjects,
and followed up with 952 supplementaryquestions, at Council meetings. Another 436
questions seeking written replies by the
Government were also asked.
Statements
Statements may be made by Government officialson issues of public concern at Council meetings.During the period under report, the Chief
Secretary for Administration made a statement on
"Review of Remuneration of Senior Executives ofMajor Statutory and Other Bodies" at the Council
meeting held on 26 June 2002.
Petitions
Petitions may be presented to the Council byMembers. The Member presenting a petition may
make a speech giving a summary statement of thenumber and description of the petitioners and the
substance of the petition. No petition was made
during the period under report.Bills
The Government is primarily responsible forproposing new legislation or amendments toexisting legislation, in the form of bills which are
considered by the Council for enactment. Subject
to certain conditions, Members of the Council mayalso introduce bills into the Council. Broadly
speaking, bills have one or more of the following
purposes:
* To introduce new measures or policies, to
create new organizations or institutions, or to
make changes to existing organizations orinstitutions;
* 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 first published in the Gazette before it is
introduced into the Council. It has to be giventhree readings for its passage by the Council. The
First Reading is a formality , with the Clerk reading
the short title of a bill at a Council meeting. TheSecond Reading of the bill starts with the
Government official or Member who introduce
the bill moving the motion "That the bill be readthe second time" and explaining the purpose of
the bill. Usually, after the motion has been moved,
the debate on it is adjourned and the bill is referredto the House Committee to allow Members more
time to study it, either in the House Committee
or in a bills committee set up by the HouseCommittee specifically for it.31Chapter 2 Legislative Council Meetings
The debate on the Second Reading resumes at a
subsequent Council meeting after the bill has been
studied. During the resumed debate, Memberspresent their views on the merits and principles
of the bill and indicate their support or otherwise.
A vote is then taken by the Council on the motion"That the bill be read the second time". If the
motion is not passed, the bill cannot proceed
further. If it is passed, the bill is given a SecondReading, and the Council will then sit as a
"Committee of the whole Council" during whichthe Committee goes through the clauses of thebill, making amendments where agreed to by the
Committee. After the bill has passed through theCommittee of the whole Council with or without
amendments, it is reported back to the Council
for the Third Reading.The Second Reading debate on the Securities & Futures Bill and Banking (Amendment) Bill 2000 resumed on 13 March
2002 after the relevant bills committee held 55 meetings with the Government over a 14-month period. Ten Members speak
during the Second Reading debate, including (clockwise from upper right): Hon SIN Chung-kai, Chairman of the BillsCommittee; Hon Henry WU King-cheong; Hon Margaret NG and Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing.
32When a bill has been given three readings, it
becomes a piece of enacted law. Unless a later
date has been specified, it may take effect after it
is signed by the Chief Executive and promulgatedin the Gazette.
Where the Council considers that the passage of
a bill is sufficiently urgent, it may proceed with
the 'Second Reading' debate on the bill at themeeting at which the bill is introduced. If the bill
receives Second Reading, the Council may
proceed to the remaining stages at the samemeeting.
During the period under report, the Council
completed proceedings on 38 bills, which wereall passed. Of these bills, 29 were passed with
amendments proposed by Government officials
or Members. A list of the bills passed is inAppendix 3 .
Motions
Motions are the mechanism through which most
of the Council's business is transacted. The
processing of a bill is by way of a series of motions
moved, debated and voted upon by the Councilat various stages. Amendments to bills and the
approval of or amendments to subsidiary
legislation are also effected by way of motions.
In regard to subsidiary legislation which is
scrutinized by the Council through the positive
vetting procedure, the process starts with aGovernment official or a Member giving notice ofa motion, to be moved at a future Council meeting,
to make or amend subsidiary legislation. The
proposed motion is then studied by the House
Committee which may decide to set up asubcommittee to study it in depth. Where
Members consider it necessary , they may move
amendments to the motion. During the periodunder report, Government officials moved a total
of 19 motions to either make or amend subsidiary
legislation through the positive vetting procedure.All were passed and nine amendments proposed
by Members to these motions were all negatived.
T wo motions moved by Members to makesubsidiary legislation and two amendments to
these motions proposed by Members were also
negatived.
Apart from those relating to subsidiary legislation,
motions may be moved by Members to amend
the Council's Rules of Procedure or to invoke the
Council's powers under the Legislative Council(Powers and Privileges) Ordinance, Cap. 382.
During the report period, the Council passed two
motions to amend the Rules of Procedure. Amotion to invoke the Council's powers under Cap.
382 to order attendance of witnesses and
production of documents was negatived.33
Chapter 2 Legislative Council Meetings
Policy Address Debate
The Chief Executive addresses the Council in
every LegCo session on his policy proposals foradministering the HKSAR. At a meeting held after
the Chief Executive has delivered his Policy
Address, a motion is moved by the Chairman ofthe House Committee to thank the Chief
Executive for his Address (Motion of Thanks). A
debate then follows with Members offering theircomments on the Address and senior Government
officials responding to these comments. During
In his last Policy Address as the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,
Mr TUNG Chee-hwa reiterates his aim of building a more civil, affluent, stable and democratic Hong Kong that
is full of vitality.the session, the Chief Executive delivered his
Address on 10 October 2001 and Members and
Government officials debated the Motion of
Thanks for four days on 17, 18, 19 and 24 October2001. The new debate format allowed Members
to express their views on six groups of specified
policy areas in a more focused manner during eachof the six debate sessions held on the first three
days; the last day of the debate enabled Members
and Government officials to discuss matters notalready covered in the first three days.34
Other Debates
All motions moved at Council meetings are
debated and voted upon. Apart from motions
with legislative or binding effect, Members alsodebate motions which do not have such effect,
but which provide opportunities for Members to
express their views on issues of public interestand for Government officials to respond to them.
During the session under report, the Council
debated 50 motions moved by Members and onemotion moved by the Secretary for Constitutional
Affairs. The term of the motions and the decisions
of the Council on them are in Appendix 4 .
Where a Member wishes to raise a topic for debate
in the Council but does not wish to formulate a
motion in express terms, an adjournment debate
may be proposed for Members to simply expresstheir opinions on the topic. One adjournment
debate, on the subject of "Looking back on the
Chief Executive's administration during his termof office", proposed by Hon Martin LEE Chu-
ming, took place at the Council meeting held on
6 February 2002.Budget Debate
Shortly before a financial year ends at the end ofMarch, the Financial Secretary presents to the
Council his Budget for the next financial year in
the form of an Appropriation Bill and the DraftEstimates, which are followed closely by legislative
measures for implementing the Government's
revenue proposals. These set out theGovernment's annual revenue and expenditure
proposals for the following financial year.
Legislation required for implementing the revenueproposals are presented in the form of Revenue
Bills. After the proposed estimates of expenditure
have been examined by the Finance Committeeat its special meetings, the Appropriation Bill isbrought back into the Council for consideration
and decision. For the 2002-2003 Budget, the
Financial Secretary introduced the AppropriationBill 2002 on 6 March 2002. The debate on the
Budget took place on 10, 11 and 17 April 2002.
The Appropriation Bill 2002 was passed on17 April 2002. The Revenue Bill 2002 and
the Revenue (No. 2) Bill 2002, which contained
revenue proposals in the Budget, were passed on26 June 2002.
Mr Antony LEUNG,
the Financial Secretary,
delivers his maiden Budget
on 6 March 2002, settingout the Government’s
revenue and expenditure
proposals for the2002-2003 financial year.35
Chapter 2 Legislative Council Meetings
Chief Executive’s Question and
Answer Sessions
In the session, three meetings of the Council were
held during which the Chief Executive addressedthe Council on topics he wished to raise and then
answered questions put to him by Members on a
wide range of subjects. In addition, the ChiefExecutive attended the Council meeting held on
17 April 2002, and addressed the Council on the
accountability system for principal officials.
During the session, Mr TUNG Chee-hwa,
the Chief Executive, attends three
Question and Answer Sessions to reply to
Members’ enquiries.
Mr TUNG Chee-hwa, the Chief Executive, addresses the Legislative Council
on the accountability of principal officials on 17 April 2002.
36Chapter 3Chapter 3 Committees
Committees37Through a system of committees,
Members perform the critical roles of
scrutinizing bills, controlling public
expenditure, and monitoring the work of the
Government. There are three standing
committees, namely the Finance Committee,
Public Accounts Committee and Committeeon Members' Interests. The House Committee
co-ordinates matters relating to the business to
be considered at Council meetings and monitorsthe progress on the study of bills and subsidiary
legislation. Bills which require more in-depth
scrutiny are studied by bills committees, whichreport their deliberations to the House Committee.
Panels are committees which monitor and
examine policy issues. The number of panels tobe formed and the terms of reference of each panel
are approved by the Council on the
recommendation of the House Committee.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee consists of all Membersof 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 examinethe Estimates of Expenditure for the coming
financial year. It meets on most Fridays to
consider proposals which entail changes to theapproved Estimates each year, or note financial
implications of new policies.During the 2001-2002 session, the Finance
Committee held 15 regular meetings and
examined a total of 72 items of proposals,
including 21 items containing 117 proposalswhich had been considered and supported by its
two subcommittees, namely the Establishment
Subcommittee and the Public WorksSubcommittee.
The Finance Committee held a series of six special
meetings consisting of 18 sessions from 25 to 27
March 2002 to examine the Estimates ofExpenditure for the 2002-2003 financial year. To
facilitate deliberation, members put forward 1,384
written questions prior to the special meetings.Members further put forward 69 supplementary
written questions and 19 verbal requests for
additional information which were subsequentlydealt with by the Government in writing. The
Committee also received a special briefing on the
2002-2003 Budget by the Financial Secretary .
The Establishment Subcommittee examines and
makes recommendations to the Finance
Committee on the Government's proposals for thecreation, redeployment, and deletion of
permanent and supernumerary directorate posts,
and for changes to the structure of civil servicegrades and ranks. During the current session,
the subcommittee, consisting of 24 members, held
eight meetings and examined a total of 10 itemsof proposals put forward by the Government.
The membership of the subcommittee is in
Appendix 5 .Chapter 3 Committees38
The Public Works Subcommittee examines and
makes recommendations to the FinanceCommittee on the Government's proposals for the
upgrading of projects to, or downgrading from,
Category A of the Public Works Programme, orchanges to the scope and approved estimates of
projects already in that Category . During the
current session, the subcommittee, consisting of25 members, held 17 meetings and examined a
total of 110 items of proposals put forward by
the Govenrment. The subcommittee alsoconsidered the process of consultation on financial
proposals on capital works projects and the list
of potential submissions to the Public WorksSubcommittee in the 2001-2002 legislative
session. The membership of the subcommittee is
in Appendix 5 .Public Accounts Committee
The Public Accounts Committee is responsible for
considering the reports of the Director of Auditon the accounts of the Government and the results
of value for money audits on the Government and
other organizations which are within the purviewof public audit. The committee may call for
explanation and obtain evidence from public
officers, management personnel of publicorganizations and other relevant persons, if
considered necessary .
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai, Chairman of the
Public Works Subcommittee, chairs a meeting in whichmembers discuss the urgency to construct Route 10 -
North Lantau to Yuen Long Highway.
The Public Accounts Committee holds a public hearing on
the administration of sale of land by public auction.
The committee comprises seven members elected
by Members and appointed by the President. The
membership of the committee is in Appendix 5 .
During the 2001-2002 session, the committee
examined the Director of Audit's Report on the
Accounts of the Government for the year ended31 March 2001 and the Reports on the Results of
Value for Money Audits (Reports Nos. 37 and 38).
The conclusions and recommendations of thecommittee are contained in Public Accounts
Committee Reports Nos. 37 and 38, which were
tabled in the Council on 6 February 2002 and 10July 2002 respectively .
39Committee on Members’ Interests
The Committee on Members' Interests considers
matters pertaining to Members' declaration ofinterests and matters of ethics in relation to their
conduct, and makes recommendations relevant
to such matters. It also examines arrangementsfor the compilation, maintenance and accessibility
of the Register of Members' 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 .
During the session, the committee continued its
deliberation on whether improvements could be
made to the drafting of Rule 84 of the Rules of
Procedure, which concerns matters relating to thepersonal pecuniary interests of Members. For
clarity , the committee proposed textual
improvements to Rule 84 to separately providefor Members' disclosure of their personal
pecuniary interests in matters discussed at
meetings of the Council, committees orsubcommittees, and for voting at or withdrawal
from such meetings. The amendments were
approved by the Council with the passage of aresolution on 3 July 2002.
The committee also examined and, to further
enhance the transparency of the legislature,
accepted a proposal from the public that theRegister of Members' Interests be made available
for public inspection in both Chinese and English.House Committee
The House Committee comprises all Members,
except the President, who elect from amongthemselves the chairman and deputy chairman.
While LegCo is in session, the House Committee
normally meets weekly and meetings are open tothe public.
The House Committee prepares for meetings of
the Council and considers matters relating to thebusiness of the Council. One important function
of the House Committee is to scrutinize bills
introduced into the Council and subsidiarylegislation tabled in Council or presented to the
Council for approval. The House Committee may
form bills committees to scrutinize bills, orappoint subcommittees to study some items of
subsidiary legislation in greater detail. The House
Committee then monitors progress and studiesreports from the bills committees or
subcommittees concerned in preparation for the
debates on such bills and subsidiary legislationin Council.
The House Committee may refer to the relevant
panels for consideration any policy mattersrelating to the business of the Council. The House
Committee may also consider, as it thinks fit, any
other item relating to the business of the Council.Chapter 3 Committees40The House Committee also serves as a focal point
for establishing a formal and regular dialogue with
the Government. 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 2001-2002 session, a total of 30
regular meetings of the House Committee were
held. Three special meetings were also held to
discuss with the Chief Secretary forAdministration his various official visits to Beijing,
co-operation between Guangdong and Hong
Kong, 24-hour operation at boundary controlpoints, the Government's policy on legislation and
administrative measures, and the timing for the
delivery of the Policy Address by the ChiefExecutive.Other Subcommittees of the
House Committee
The House Committee may appoint
subcommittees to assist in the consideration of
any other items relating to the business of theCouncil. The following subcommittees were in
operation during the 2001-2002 session -
* Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee;* Subcommittee on draft subsidiary legislation
to be made under the Securities and Futures
Ordinance;
* Subcommittee to follow up the outstanding
capital works projects of the former municipalcouncils;
* Subcommittee to study the proposed
accountability system for principal officials andrelated issues; and
* Subcommittee on Members' Remuneration
and Operating Expenses Reimbursement.
The membership of these subcommittees is in
Appendix 5 .Mr Donald TSANG, Chief Secretary for Administration
(second from left, facing), briefs members of the House
Committee on his visits to Beijing and the cooperationbetween Guangdong and Hong Kong.
41Committee on Rules of Procedure
The Committee on Rules of Procedure is
responsible for reviewing the Rules of Procedureof the Council and the committee system, and
for proposing to the Council such amendments
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 therecommendations of the House Committee. The
membership of the committee is in Appendix 5 .
From October 2001 to September 2002, the
committee held a total of six meetings to carry
out the following reviews: (a) review of the
procedure to debate the Policy Address; (b) reviewof the procedures and working mechanism of the
committees of the Council; and (c) review of
provisions and expressions used in proceduralrules.
The committee presented four reports to the
House Committee recommending changes to
current procedures. The Rules of Procedure wereamended by resolution of the Council on 3 July
2002. The committee also presented a report to
the Council on 10 July 2002 summarizing itsdeliberations on specific subjects during the
session under report.Bills Committees and Subcommittees
on Subsidiary Legislation
The House Committee may allocate bills, except
the Appropriation Bill and bills not referred tothe House Committee by the Council, to bills
committees for detailed scrutiny. All Members,
other than the President, may join any billscommittee. The chairman of each bills committee
is elected by and from among its members.
Government officials and members of the publicmay be invited to attend its meetings.
A bills committee considers the principles and
merits of the bill concerned as well as its detailedprovisions, and may consider amendments
relevant to the bill. It may also appoint
subcommittees for the purpose of assisting in theperformance of its functions. After the completion
of the scrutiny of a bill, the bills committee reports
to the House Committee in writing on itsdeliberations. The bills committee is dissolved
upon the enactment of the bill concerned or when
the House Committee so decides.
During the 2001-2002 session, a total of 46 bills
were scrutinized by 44 bills committees. Of these
bills committees, 27 completed their work andreported to the House Committee. Fifteen bills
committees were still in action, while the work of
the Bills Committee on Inland Revenue(Amendment) Bill 2000 and Bills Committee on
Companies (Corporate Rescue) Bill was held in
abeyance.Chapter 3 Committees42A total of 18 subcommittees considered 36 items
of subsidiary legislation tabled in Council and
four proposed resolutions presented by the
Government for the Council's approval. Themembership of these bills committees and
subcommittees is in Appendix 5 .
Reports of these bills committees and
subcommittees are available on the LegCo websiteat www.legco.gov.hk.
Panels
Panels are committees of the Council tasked tomonitor and examine Government policies. Each
panel deliberates on policy matters and issues of
wide public concern relating to the policy areasof its corresponding bureau(x). The items for
discussion can be brought up by members of the
panel, referred to it by the House Committee orother committees, raised by other Members
following meetings with District Councils or upon
receipt of complaints or representations, orproposed by the Government. Panels also give
views on major legislative and financial proposals
before their introduction into the Council orFinance Committee. To enhance the effectiveness
of panels in scrutinizing such proposals, a series
of measures agreed by the House Committee onthe recommendation of the Committee on Rules
of Procedure have been implemented in the 2001-
2002 session to ensure early consultation withthe relevant panel(s) on such proposals and to
allow more thorough discussion of the proposals.A panel may appoint subcommittees to study
specific issues and present reports to the Council
as it considers appropriate.
Each panel is headed by a chairman elected by
and from among its members. Membership ofthe 18 panels in the 2001-2002 session and their
subcommittees is shown in Appendix 5 .
Panel on ManpowerThe panel discussed the Government's proposal
to establish a Manpower Development Committee
(MDC) to assume a co-ordination role invocational education and training. Although
members in general agreed that there should be
better co-ordination in the vocational training andretraining market, they considered that any change
to the current system should be made in
consultation with the staff affected. Somemembers expressed concern that the proposal
would only achieve a reduction in Government
expenditure, and not an increase in overallefficiency and cost-effectiveness. Some members
also expressed concern that the control of
vocational education and training might becentralized in the Government in future. The
panel urged the Government to continue its
dialogue with the staff associations concerned onthe proposal to establish an MDC.
The panel noted that the Government would, in
accordance with the recommendations of the
Labour Advisory Board, prepare a guide on theprovision of rest breaks (the Guide) and step up
educational and promotional work on the granting
of appropriate rest breaks. Some members pointedout that the International Covenant on Economic,43
Social and Cultural Rights, as applied to Hong
Kong, provided that employees should be given
reasonable rest time. They expressed
dissatisfaction that the Government had failed tocomply with this provision in not enacting
legislation to provide for rest breaks for employees.
They also doubted the effectiveness of the Guide.Some other members agreed that it was important
to provide rest breaks for employees, but had
reservations about the need to legislate.
The Government assured the panel that the
Guide would be drawn up in consultation with
employers and employees through various
channels.
Given the serious unemployment situation, some
members expressed disappointment that theGovernment had argued against setting up a
mandatory unemployment insurance system as
it would induce moral hazard behaviour. Some
other members, however, did not support thesetting up of such a system as they considered it
unreasonable to require employers to make
contributions. The panel urged the Governmentto take effective measures to address the problem
of unemployment in Hong Kong.
Some members were disappointed that the
Government did not intend to legislate againstage discrimination in recruitment on the ground
that there was no consensus in the community .
They expressed doubt about the effectiveness ofeducation in eliminating age discrimination in
recruitment. Some other members, however,
objected to the introduction of legislation.Members of the Panel on Manpower listen attentively to a talk on the services and
facilities provided by the Vocational Training Council during their visit to thecouncil’s Hospitality Industry Training and Development Centre.Chapter 3 Committees44
Panel on Commerce and Industry
The panel held a special meeting to collect views
from different sectors of the community on a
Government consultation document on key issues
relating to the protection of copyright. Membersshared the views of the general public that
imposing end-user criminal liability for possession
of copyright infringing articles in business wastoo harsh, and that more statutory exemptions
should be provided in using copyright works for
educational and non-profit-making purposes.The panel supported the Government's legislative
proposal to apply end-user criminal liability to
only four categories of works, namely, computerprogrammes, movies, television dramas, and
musical recordings.
The panel strongly urged the Government to
formulate comprehensive policies andprogrammes in consultation with the business
community to improve the business environment,
reduce compliance cost, and enhance Hong
Kong's competitiveness. On measures to facilitatetrade and business operations, the panel
welcomed the establishment of four small and
medium enterprises funding schemes to help over300,000 of such enterprises in Hong Kong; the
establishment of the Professional Services
Development Assistance Scheme to enhance thecompetitiveness of the professional services sector;
an extension of the Open Bond System; and the
provision of Electronic Data Interchange servicesto the Textiles Trader Registration Scheme. The
panel also examined a proposal to construct a new
exhibition centre in Chek Lap Kok for thedevelopment of commerce and tourism, andattracting overseas investments. While members
supported the proposal in principle, they
expressed different views on the size and financialarrangements for the centre.
Forty-one deputations attend a special meeting of the Panel on Commerce
and Industry to present their views on the Consultation Document on“Review of Certain Provisions of Copyright Ordinance” published by the
Government in November 2001.45In the wake of China's accession to the World
Trade Organization, the panel welcomed the
setting up of the Hong Kong Guangdong
Cooperation Coordination Unit and theGuangzhou Hong Kong Economic and Trade
Office to enhance economic ties with the
Mainland. They also noted the Government'sefforts in pushing ahead with the Closer Economic
Partnership Arrangement to enable local
enterprises to gain better access to the openingMainland market.
The panel expressed concern over the Hong Kong
Productivity Council's increasing involvement in
the information technology sector as a serviceprovider which might conflict with its role and
cause unfair competition to private companies.
Members urged the Government to take forwardthe recommendations of a consultancy study on
the Council to critically review its services in order
to address these problems.
In reviewing the progress of the Innovation and
Technology Fund, the panel supported using
existing resources to develop key technology areaswhere Hong Kong had a competitive edge. The
panel also noted the Government's new measures
to strengthen the project vetting and monitoringmechanisms to enhance commercialization of
project results and technology transfer to
industries. The panel, however, noted withconcern the substantial loss incurred by
investment projects under the Applied Research
Fund and urged the Government to monitor thesituation closely and review the need for
continuing the operation of the Fund.Chapter 3 Committees
Panel on Public Service
The subject of civil service pay and allowances
were high on the agenda of the panel in the 2001-
2002 session. While members had no objection
to the Government's initiative to review civilservice pay and allowances in order to examine
whether the current arrangements continued to
meet present day circumstances, they wereconcerned about the impact of the various reviews
on the morale and stability of the civil service.
The panel was assured by the Government that itwould adhere to the principles of lawfulness,
fairness and reasonableness in considering any
issues which might affect civil service pay andallowances. The panel urged for an independent
and impartial review on the civil service pay policy
and system which started in December 2001, andstressed the importance of staff consultation.
The panel had no objection to the proposed civil
service pay reduction for 2002-2003, inaccordance with the findings of the Pay Trend
Survey , but was concerned whether the reduction
would contravene Article 100 of the Basic Law.As regards the proposed Public Officers Pay
Adjustment Bill (the Bill), which sought to
implement the Government's decision to reducecivil service pay with effect from 1 October 2002,
the panel examined the need for the legislative
approach and whether the Bill would deprive civilservants of their right to claim for compensation,
damages or other remedies. The panel's views
on the issues were referred to the bills committeesubsequently formed to study the Bill after its
introduction into the Council.46The panel monitored the progress of the
Government's initiative to reduce the civil service
establishment. In view of the increase in the
number of directorate posts since 1997, the panelwas concerned whether the reduction in civil
service establishment had been achieved by the
deletion of non-directorate posts, and urgedthe Government to contain the directorate
establishment.
The panel also monitored the progress of the
initiatives under the Civil Service Reform. Onthe review of the Voluntary Retirement (VR)
Scheme, introduced in 2000, the panel noted
that a large majority of the respondents to theGovernment's review conducted in early 2002 had
indicated their support for the Scheme. Assuming
that all VR posts would eventually be deleted andallowing for the costs of alternative modes of
service delivery , it was estimated that a net
saving of about $751 million per annum couldbe achieved. On the Management-initiated
Retirement (MIR) Scheme to provide for the early
retirement of directorate officers where necessaryand justified to facilitate improvement in the
Government organization, the panel noted that
as at 1 March 2002, 10 directorate officers hadretired under the MIR Scheme, involving a total
amount of ex-gratia payment of $7.9 million
and enhanced lump-sum pension gratuity of$11.4 million. As regards the arrangements for
launching the Civil Service Provident Fund
Scheme by mid-2003 to replace the existing civilservice pension schemes for new recruits, the
panel supported the adoption of the proposed
progressive Government's contribution rates from5% to 25%, rising in correspondence to the
number of years of completed service on civil
service terms of the officers concerned.Panel on Administration of Justice and
Legal Services
The panel was briefed on the two major
recommendations of the consultants
commissioned by the Steering Committee on theReview of Legal Education and Training in Hong
Kong. The panel noted that the Steering
Committee had endorsed the recommendationthat the Bachelor of Laws degree be extended
from three to four years. Regarding the
recommendation that the Postgraduate Certificatein Laws (PCLL) should be replaced by a 16-week
Legal Practice Course and a free-standing
institution be established to conduct the course,the Steering Committee, after lengthy discussion,
considered that the PCLL should not be
discontinued, but that it should be subject tomajor reforms. The Steering Committee also
recommended that a standing umbrella body with
sufficient status and powers be established tooversee the implementation of reform of legal
education and training and to monitor the future
direction of legal education.
The Government sought the panel's views on the
proposal to establish a mechanism for reciprocal
enforcement of judgments (REJ) in commercialmatters between the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the
Mainland. Under the Government's proposal, theREJ arrangement should cover only money
judgments given by a court of either the Mainland
(at the Intermediate People's Court level or higher)or the HKSAR (at the District Court level or
higher) exercising its jurisdiction pursuant to a
valid choice of forum clause contained in acommercial contract. The panel noted that, once47a mutually satisfactory arrangement with the
Mainland authorities had been reached, the
Government would introduce legislation to give
it the requisite legislative backing.
The panel decided to look into how the Council
could properly discharge its constitutional duty
under Article 73(7) of the Basic Law, and how
the system of appointment of judges might beimproved to achieve greater transparency
and accountability while ensuring judicial
independence. The panel sought the views of thepublic, in particular the legal community, on the
issues identified by way of a consultation
document published in December 2001. Takinginto account the views received, the panel would
prepare a report. The Judiciary agreed that it
would conduct a review on the operation of theJudicial Officers Recommendation Commission
after the panel had issued its report.
In December 2001, a working group was formed
by the panel to examine the relevant legislation
concerning the provision of legal aid services in
order to identify issues for the purpose of reviewand to make recommendations where appropriate.
On the basis of a preliminary list of issues for
review prepared by the working group, the panelreceived views from a number of organizations.
The organizations were in support of the proposal
for the Government to conduct a comprehensivereview on the objective, adequacy and
effectiveness of the existing legal aid regime. The
panel agreed that the final list of issues for reviewwould be sent to the Government for
consideration.Panel on Home Affairs
The panel collected views from over 50
organizations concerned about the Report of the
Sports Policy Review Team. Members expressed
support for the initiatives proposed in the Reportto promote public participation in sport, promote
sports for students, and provide better support
for disabled athletes. As regards the futureadministrative structure for sport, the panel held
a discussion with the Hong Kong Sports
Development Board, the Sports Federation andOlympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and
the Government.
Members had divided views on the residency
requirements of three years for a voter and five
years for a candidate under the Government's
proposed arrangements for the conduct of VillageRepresentative elections. Members considered
that the spouses of indigenous inhabitants should
be entitled to vote in Village Representativeelections. Some members also expressed concern
that dispute might arise if the responsibilities of
an indigenous inhabitant representative and thoseof a resident representative were not clearly
delineated. Members urged the Government to
conduct comprehensive consultation on theproposed arrangements.Chapter 3 Committees48
The panel discussed the Government's proposals
to enable owners' corporations of private buildings
to borrow from the Building Safety Loan Schemefor the purpose of complying with statutory
building improvement directions, in the event of
irresponsible or missing owners not paying theirshare of the costs involved. The subcommittee
established under the panel in the last session to
review the Building Management Ordinancecontinued its discussion with the Government.
The Government undertook to draw up various
preliminary legislative proposals to facilitate betterbuilding management.
The panel received a briefing on the outcome of
the Review of District Councils. Most membersexpressed disappointment that the role of District
Councils would remain to be advisory , and only
very limited powers in district affairs would begiven to these councils. The panel also held a
joint meeting with the Panel on ConstitutionalAffairs to discuss the Government's proposal to
retain the existing district boundaries of the 18
District Councils for the second term DistrictCouncils. The Government assured the two
panels that it would explore ways to further
enhance the role and functions of District Councilsin district affairs in another comprehensive review,
which would be conducted after the District
Council elections in 2003.
Members expressed reservations about the
effectiveness of the Race Relation Unit established
under the Home Affairs Bureau to promote equalopportunities on racial issues, given its very
limited staffing and financial resources. The
Government undertook to provide the panel withan analysis of the results of the consultations
conducted on the need to legislate against racial
discrimination in the private sector as early aspossible.When members of the Panel on Home Affairs visit the Hong Kong
Museum of History to learn more about the museum’s exhibits, they
show great interest in the “Shing Chai Tong” herbal medicine shop in
“The Hong Kong Story” exhibition.49
Panel on Transport
During the session, the panel reviewed with
the Government the need, alignment and
implementation timetable for various major
projects, including the Shenzhen WesternCorridor, Deep Bay Link, Route 10 and Route 7.
The panel invited views from various bodies and
members of the public, and organized a series ofpublic hearings on these projects. The panel was
also very concerned about the serious safety risks
caused by the substandard conditions of TungChung Road and discussed with the Government
the implementation programme of the proposed
improvement works.The subcommittee also reviewed with the
Government the next phase of railway network
expansion as mapped out in the Railway
Development Strategy 2000, which included,inter alia, the Shatin to Central Link and the
Northern Link.
The subcommittee was very concerned about the
agreement of Kowloon-Canton RailwayCorporation (KCRC) to pay Siemens $100 million
for variations, settlement of claims and recovery
of time lost for West Rail contract DB-1500 -Telecommunications Systems. The subcommittee
reviewed with the Government and KCRC the
tender evaluation system and contractualperformance monitoring.
The panel welcomed the two railway corporations'
decision to postpone fare increases originallyscheduled for 1 April 2002. Other issues
examined by the panel included the future
development of passenger ferry services in HongKong, the existing policy on public light buses,
and the proposed renewal of the existing
franchises for the Citybus Limited (Airport andNorth Lantau routes), the Long Win Bus Company
Limited, and the New World First Bus Services
Limited.
The panel held a series of meetings with the Panel
on Environmental Affairs and the transport trade
to examine the proposed incentive scheme forlight bus owners to replace their diesel vehicles
with liquefied petroleum gas or electric ones. The
two panels also discussed with the concernedparties the proposed traffic management schemes
to address the problem of noise impact of existing
roads.Chapter 3 Committees
Government officials and the management of the
Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) brief the
Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Implementationof Railway Development Projects under the Panel on
Transport on the handling of the West Rail
telecommunications systems contract by the KCRC.
The panel had set up a subcommittee to monitor
the planning and implementation of six new
railway projects in Hong Kong with a totalinvestment of about $100 billion. They were :
MTR Tesung Kwan O Extension, West Rail, Ma
On Shan to Tai Wai Rail Link, KCR Extension toTsim Sha Tsui, Penny's Bay Rail Link and Sheung
Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.50Panel on Housing
The unclear roles and responsibilities of the
Housing Bureau, the Hong Kong Housing
Authority (HA), the Housing Department and the
Hong Kong Housing Society (HS) in theimplementation of the public housing programme
had long been a major concern of the panel.
While supporting the need to review, reform andmake recommendations on the best institutional
framework for the provision of public housing,
the panel stressed that it would not be in the bestinterest of the community if the Government
introduced drastic changes to the prevailing
housing policy . Also, the Government should takeinto account views of stakeholders in the
formulation of an overall housing strategy.
Consequent upon the expiry of the moratorium
on the sale of Home Ownership Scheme (HOS)
flats on 30 June 2002, the Government
announced that the future levels of HOS saleswould not exceed 2,000 flats a year. The panel
expressed concern that the cutback in HOS sales
from 9,000 to 2,000 flats a year would deprivemany eligible buyers of opportunities to achieve
home ownership. To alleviate the hardship
encountered by flat owners or loan recipients ofprojects administered by HA and HS whose
properties had become negative equities amid the
economic downturn, the panel urged theGovernment to relax the restriction on past
beneficiaries of subsidized home ownership
schemes so that they might apply for public rentalhousing (PRH) if they met the prescribed income
and asset limits for the Waiting List (WL). Onthe other hand, the panel expressed grave concern
about the Government's decision to lower the
income and asset limits for public housingapplicants as a substantial number of applicants
were taken out of the eligibility net for public
housing. The panel urged the Government torelax the formula for deriving WL income limits
and to ensure that the new income and asset limits
should only apply to applications submitted afterthe promulgation of the new policy .
The panel had no objection to the merging of the
Home Purchase Loan Scheme and the HomeStarter Loan Scheme to eliminate possible overlap
and to save administrative costs. However, care
should be taken in setting the income and assetlimits for the new loan scheme. Theimplementation of the new scheme should not
unduly affect the already stringent financial
situation of HA and its commitment to theprovision of other housing subsidies.
Rehousing arrangements for residents affected by
squatter clearances had been a major concern ofthe panel. Members considered that it was unfair
to require squatters who had been registered in
the 1982 and 1984/85 surveys to undergo thecomprehensive means test to establish their
eligibility for PRH. The relocation of those affected
to interim housing (IH) units in remote areaswould not only cause undue disruption to their
daily routine but also increase their financial
burden. To this end, HA would review the IHarrangement taking into account the extension of
the eligibility reinstatement period for WL
applicants.51
To provide the necessary assistance for commercial
tenants of HA and HS who had experienced a
business slump amid the economic downturn, a
subcommittee was set up under the panel to studythe letting and rent policies of non-domestic
premises of HA and HS.
The panel also discussed the finances and
regulatory regime of the Estate Agents Authority .
Panel on Security
The panel discussed the Government's revised
prison development plan, which involved a mid-sized co-location of penal institutions at a capital
cost of $16 billion. Some members considered
the capital cost for constructing the proposedprison complex to provide 2,600 additional
penal places very expensive, and preferred the
construction of five new prisons under thetraditional approach at a total cost of about $5
billion. Some members expressed concern that
the co-location of penal institutions would result
in concentration of security risks. Some othermembers expressed support for the mid-sized co-
location of penal institutions, but objected to the
capital investment which provided for possiblefuture expansion of the proposed prison complex.
Members queried the need for the permanent
installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV)
cameras in Lan Kwai Fong, given that the crimesituation there was not serious, and the place was
not crowded except during some festivals.
Members were particularly concerned that the useof CCTV systems in public places might affect
personal freedom and privacy . The panel passed
a motion at its meeting on 9 April 2002 urgingthe Police to withdraw the pilot scheme of
installing a round-the-clock CCTV system in Lan
Kwai Fong. The panel was subsequently informedthat the Police had agreed to suspend the pilot
scheme.Chapter 3 Committees
(Left) Members of the Panel on Security
visit the Lo Wu Terminal Building tosecure first-hand information on the
proposed building improvement works.
(Right) In order to learn more about the
modern training tactics adopted by the police
force, members of the Panel on Security pay a
visit to the newly-built Tactical Training
Complex at the Police Training School in
Wong Chuk Hang.
52The panel discussed issues relating to the
judgment of the Court of Final Appeal deliveredon 10 January 2002 in respect of the right of abode
litigation on Article 24(2)(3) of the Basic Law
which involved some 5,000 applications.Members suggested that the Government should
discuss with the Mainland authorities the creation
under the One-way Permit (OWP) Scheme anadditional category for children aged over 18 of
Hong Kong permanent residents to apply for
OWP. Members also suggested that theGovernment should explore with the Mainland
authorities the possibility of granting multiple-
entry T wo-way Permits and longer visiting periodsto Mainland residents.
The press statements issued by the Police and the
Independent Commission Against Corruption(ICAC) on 18 May 2002 over the arrest of three
Police officers by ICAC had attracted wide public
concern. Members considered that the Police andICAC should resolve their differences through
established channels of communication and not
through the issuing of press releases.
Some members questioned the need to designate
a press area in the Police's operation on 25 April
2002 in connection with a public meeting inChater Garden. They expressed concern about
the handcuffing of two reporters during the
operation. The panel was assured that the Policeattached great importance to maintaining a good
working relationship with the media, and the
Police would review its internal guidelines ondealing with the media during such operations.Panel on Constitutional Affairs
The panel discussed and collected public views
on the proposed accountability system for
principal officials. Research studies on the process
of appointment of senior members of Governmentand restrictions on post-office activities applicable
to former heads and senior members of
Government in selected overseas countries werecarried out by the LegCo Secretariat for the panel.
Details of the proposed accountability system
were announced by the Chief Executive (CE) atthe Council meeting on 17 April 2002. A
subcommittee was set up by the House Committee
to follow up the matter.
The panel requested the Government to review
whether certain provisions of the Prevention of
Bribery Ordinance should be applicable to CE.The Government advised that in considering the
matter, it was necessary to take into account CE's
unique constitutional position and the relevantBasic Law provisions. Despite strong views from
members that the relevant legislative amendments
should be introduced into the Council forenactment within the current legislative session,
the Government maintained that the legislative
proposal could only be introduced into LegCo inthe next legislative session.
Prior to the gazettal of the Maximum Amount of
Election Expenses (Chief Executive Election)Regulation on 9 November 2001, which set the
election expense limit at $9.5 million, the panel
was briefed on the proposal. The Governmentexplained that the candidates for the CE election
needed to carry out territory-wide campaigns.
The panel was of the view that an election expenselimit should be set at a realistic level, because an53
exceedingly high limit could have the effect of
deterring people with insufficient means from
standing for the election.
The panel was briefed on the development of an
enhanced Electoral and Registration System, a
multi-purpose system capable of maintaining a
comprehensive database of electoral records andother relevant information, such as election
expenses incurred by election candidates. The
panel supported the proposed system and urgedthat it be implemented as soon as possible.
The panel held a joint meeting with the Panel on
Home Affairs to discuss the Government's
proposal to retain the existing district boundariesof the 18 District Councils for the second term
District Councils. Some members considered that,
in view of the considerable population increasesin some districts, the number of elected seats for
the districts should be increased. Some members
also expressed dissatisfaction at the Government'srefusal to remove all appointed seats of the District
Councils, increase the number of directly elected
seats and provide greater powers andresponsibilities for the District Councils so as to
enhance their role and functions in the
management of district affairs.Panel on Food Safety
and Environmental Hygiene
The panel was gravely concerned about the
recurrence of avian flu less than 12 months after
the previous outbreak. The panel urged theGovernment to seriously investigate the causes
of the outbreak, tighten regulatory control of local
farms, take additional measures to prevent cross-infection between local chickens and other
poultry , and step up enforcement action to ensure
compliance with all hygiene requirements bywholesale and retail markets. The panel, however,
had reservations about introducing an additional
rest day for public markets, and urged theGovernment to explore other viable options.
To ensure that no harmful substances were used
in feeding food animals and in food production,the panel urged the Government to enhance
control at both the import and retail levels, and
strengthen communications with exportauthorities on Hong Kong's import hygiene
requirements. The panel suggested that the
Government should also explore faster food testmethods and publicize results of food studies.
The panel urged the Government to investigate
the allegation of anti-competition behaviour in thesupply of pork. Members also asked the
Government to rigorously enforce the new
hygiene requirements for the sale of chilled meat.
The panel noted that the food trade had
reservations about introducing a mandatory
labelling system for genetically modified food,
and the Government proposed to conduct anChapter 3 Committees
Mr Michael SUEN (centre), Secretary for Constitutional
Affairs, briefs members of the Panel on Constitutional
Affairs on the proposed System of Accountability forPrincipal Officials.54
economic assessment on the proposal. The panel
would follow this up with the Government whenthe findings were available.
The panel supported the Government's proposal
for a focused and risk-based inspection systemon food establishments and the streamlining of
the licensing of food businesses. As regards the
licensing requirements for outside seatingaccommodation for restaurants, members
requested the Government to shorten the
processing time, and draw up clear guidelines forthe consideration of such applications.
The panel discussed with the Government
enforcement action in respect of public cleanlinessoffences and obstructions in public places.
The panel noted that, in view of the currentunemployment situation, the Government had
adopted a "flexible" approach in that hawkercontrol teams were more tolerant of illegal
hawking activities where these did not cause
substantial obstruction and did not involve theselling of prohibited, restricted or cooked food
items
The panel also discussed the revised arrangements
for the stall-holders affected by the re-
development of the Central Market. Having
considered the views of panel members and theCentral Market stall-holders, the Government
proposed to increase the amount of ex-gratia
payments and make available additional stalls inother markets for bidding by the stall-holders
concerned.(Below) Members of the Panel on Food Safety and
Environmental Hygiene observe a pig auction at the
Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse.
(Above) Members of the Panel on Food Safety and
Environmental Hygiene are briefed on the operation and
facilities of the Food Research Laboratory during a visit.They are (third from left): Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan;
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming, Chairman of the Panel;
Hon WONG Sing-chi and Hon Michael MAK Kwok-fung.55Panel on Financial Affairs
During the session, the panel continued to
provide a forum for Members to discuss with the
Financial Secretary matters relating to the
economic development in Hong Kong. Membersexchanged views with the Financial Secretary on
the direction and strategies for Hong Kong's
economic development and measures to easeunemployment and provide economic relief to
enterprises and citizens facing financial hardship.
Recognizing the importance to capitalize on thebusiness opportunities arising from the opening
up of the Mainland economy , members urged the
Financial Secretary to accord priority toestablishing closer economic co-operation
between the Mainland and the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, whilst taking care of theneed to abide by the rules and regulations of the
World Trade Organization.
On the management of public finance, the panel
noted with caution the projections made by the
Task Force on Review of Public Finances regarding
the state of government finances up to 2021-2022and pointed out that many of the assumptions
underlying the projections could easily become
invalid over time. The panel also noted therecommendation of the Advisory Committee on
New Broad-based Taxes that a Goods and Services
Tax be adopted over the longer term. Membersgenerally considered that the issue of new taxes
posed far-reaching implications for the whole
community and urged the Government to conductwide public consultation before seeking to impose
any new taxes.The panel examined some major issues relating
to the banking sector during the session. On the
issue of negative equity, the panel discussed with
the Government and the banking industry theextent of the problem, and the possible measures
to assist homeowners with negative equity. The
panel held two rounds of discussions on issuesrelating to protection for banking consumers.
Having regard to overseas experience and local
circumstances, the panel considered that certainmajor issues should be further examined,
including the role and enforcement powers of the
Hong Kong Monetary Authority on consumerprotection matters, the complaint handling
mechanism and the enforcement mechanism for
the Code of Banking Practices. The panel alsodiscussed with relevant parties the bankingindustry's proposal to extend the scope of
consumer credit data, to include both positive and
negative credit data, to be shared among creditproviders. The panel would revisit the subject
when the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data
had published a public consultation documenton the matter.
The collapse of Enron, a corporation based in the
United States, gave rise to concerns in the globalcommunity over corporate governance issues such
as the independence of auditors, the quality
of corporate reporting and the disclosure ofinformation. As good corporate governance was
a key factor in building and sustaining any
successful financial market, the panel discussedwith relevant parties the initiatives being or to be
taken by the relevant regulatory and professional
bodies to strengthen the corporate governanceregime in Hong Kong.Chapter 3 Committees56
Panel on Education
Although the panel welcomed the
Government's revised proposal to encourage
kindergartens (KGs) to employ fully
qualified KG teachers and ensure effectiveuse of resources under the KG Subsidy
Scheme, members were concerned that
some KGs continued to operate large classes.The panel also discussed the harmonization
of KGs and child care centres with the
Government. Some members consideredthat in unifying the existing assistance
schemes for KGs and child care centres, the
Government should maintain the same levelof subsidies.
Members requested that the Education
Department (ED) should conduct extensiveresearch and public consultation before
introducing any major changes in the schoolMembers of the Panel on Education visit the Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology Electrochemical
Engineering Laboratory. (From left): Prof YUE Po-lock,Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering;
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah; Hon CHAN Kwok-keung and
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing.
Members of the Panel on Education sing with the children
while visiting a kindergarten in order to have a better
understanding on the operation methods of kindergartens,with either very large or very small classes. (From right):
Hon Michael MAK Kwok-fung; Mr Matthew CHEUNG,
Director of Education; Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing andHon YEUNG Yiu-chung, Chairman of the Panel.assessment mechanism. They stressed that
the new mechanism for allocating secondary
school places must be compatible with the
Sex Discrimination Ordinance, and shouldassess the performance of boys and girls on
a fair basis, instead of catering for the
differences in physical and cognitivedevelopment between them.
The panel discussed the objectives and
assessment criteria for applications for the
Quality Education Fund (QEF) with theQEF Steering Committee, the Government,
and other organizations concerned.
Members expressed concern that the QEFhad been used as a supplementary fund-
provider for ED. They considered that the
QEF Steering Committee should enhancetransparency of the assessment mechanism.
57The panel discussed with the University Grants
Committee (UGC) and the Government the
Review Report on Higher Education in Hong
Kong. The panel also received views fromacademics, staff associations and students' unions
in the higher education sector and other concern
groups. Some members shared the grave concernsof staff associations about the proposal of
delinking the terms and conditions of service of
staff in UGC-funded institutions from those in thecivil service. They stressed that there should be a
fair and transparent mechanism for making salary
differentiation if the proposal was to beimplemented. These members also considered
that such a proposal would ultimately reduce
funding allocation to higher education, decreasesalary levels, and affect staff morale. As regardsthe future provision of associate degree
programmes, some members objected to the
Government's plan of requiring these programmesto be self-financing.
The panel discussed the issue of the
administration of UGC-funded institutions withstaff associations, the UGC, the Government and
other organizations concerned. Some members
considered that the scope of institutionalautonomy should not be interpreted in a narrow
sense to simply mean the power of the
management of an institution. These memberspointed out that staff and students should also
have their say in managing the affairs of the
institution, and suggested that there should bean effective and well-accepted mechanism for
handling staff grievances and appeal in the higher
education sector.Panel on Planning, Lands and Works
The panel welcomed the Government's initiative
to establish urban design guidelines for Hong
Kong to preserve and improve the urban scene.
On planning studies for individual districts, thepanel supported the Focus Study on Aberdeen
Harbour to establish a coherent and robust
planning framework for optimizing thedevelopment potential of the Aberdeen Harbour;
and the Study on the South East New Territories
Development Strategy Review to develop Sai KungDistrict into a tourist and recreation area, to be
known as the "Leisure Garden of Hong Kong".
The panel also deliberated on the developmentproposals for Central and Wanchai districts
(including the Tamar Site), and welcomed the
Government's proposal to earmark theTamar Site for the development of a new Central
Government Complex together with a new LegCo
Building and other compatible communityfacilities.
The panel continued to call for the early
implementation of urban renewal projects toaddress the problem of urban decay and to
improve the living conditions of residents in
dilapidated urban areas. The panel had extensivediscussions with the Government on issues
relating to urban renewal, including the draft
Urban Renewal Strategy, work plans of the UrbanRenewal Authority (URA), and the Government's
proposed capital injection into the URA.Chapter 3 Committees58
On building safety , maintenance and control, the
panel continued to monitor the progress of the
implementation of the Comprehensive Strategy
for Building Safety and Timely Maintenance. Thepanel also gave views on the proposed
amendments to the Buildings Ordinance to
rationalize the building control regime andstrengthen safety requirements.
In view of the contractual disputes relating to the
Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme Stage I
tunnelling contracts and the significant delay inthe river training works for Upper River Indus,
the panel strongly urged the Government to put
in place concrete improvement measures to ensuresmooth and timely implementation of public
works contracts. Following a comprehensivereview, the Government put in place a series of
measures to tighten up the administrative control
of public works contractors. The panel urged the
Government to monitor the effectiveness of themeasures.
On the legislative proposal to introduce a charging
and penalty system for road opening works, the
panel urged the Government to establish a "one-stop-shop" mechanism to process applications for
excavation permits, to set up a fair and open
appeal mechanism, and to set out clearly thecircumstances under which criminal liability
would be imposed on road works promoters. The
panel was of the view that Governmentdepartments should also be subject to criminal
sanction as applied to other road works
promoters.
The delegation is received by Dr NGIAM Tong Dow, Chairman of the Housing and
Development Board in Singapore, and other representatives of the Board.A delegation of the Panel on Planning, Lands and Works, led by Panel Chairman
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong, visited Singapore, Berlin and London in September 2002 to
study their experiences on town planning, urban renewal and heritage preservation.59
On the financial proposal relating to the
infrastructure for Penny's Bay Development,
Package 3 and Penny's Bay Reclamation Stage 2,
the panel was concerned about the impact of thereclamation works on water quality , having regard
to the fish-loss incidents caused by the reclamation
works under Stage 1. The panel was assured bythe Government that a series of measures wouldChapter 3 Committees
be implemented to reduce contamination of the
surrounding waters by dredging works. The panel
also expressed grave concern about the substantial
increase in the decommissioning cost for theformer Cheoy Lee Shipyard (CLS) and urged the
Government to seek legal remedy from CLS.
The delegation meets with
Mr Eduard OSWALD, Chairman
of the Committee for Transport,Buildings and Housing,
German Parliament.
In London, the delegation meets with
Mr Howard FLIGHT, MP,
Co-Chairman, Hong Kong
Committee of the All Party
Parliamentary China Group.60Panel on Economic Services
During the session, the panel reviewed the
development of physical infrastructure and
institutional arrangements in support of the work
of "Logistics Hong Kong". The panel welcomedthe proposed construction of the Shenzhen
Western Corridor to increase the capacity for
vehicular cross-boundary trips. It also exploredmeans to lower the transportation cost and
reviewed measures to facilitate the development
of high-value-added logistics services in HongKong. In this respect, the panel requested the
Government to re-engineer the customs process
so as to speed up clearance of trucks crossing thecontrol points.
The panel reviewed the Master Plan 2020 of the
Hong Kong International Airport, which includedrecommendations on key facilities and services
required over the next 20 years. The panel also
examined the port cargo forecasts up to the year2020. As there were inherent uncertainties of the
future development, the panel requested the
Government to regularly update and review theport cargo forecasts in planning for future cargo
handling and other port-related facilities.
The panel placed great emphasis on the
development of new tourist attractions and
enhancement of existing tourist facilities.
To ensure the timely delivery of tourisminfrastructure, facilities and products, the panel
asked the Government to review the associated
planning processes.The panel continued to monitor the progress of
the Hong Kong Disneyland (HKD) project, and
noted with concern about the existence of
hazardous substances in the soil at the Cheoy LeeShipyard (CLS) site and the substantial increase
in the decommissioning cost for CLS from $22
million to $450 million. It examined the possibleenvironmental impacts and financial implications
arising from the decommissioning projects. It
would continue to follow up on the progress ofthe HKD project and other related issues.
The panel called on the Government to encourage
the two electricity companies to explore ways to
lower their tariffs as much as possible. The panelalso urged the Government to review the need to
construct the proposed Lamma Power Plant
Extension, which would have a bearing on futuretariff charges of the Hongkong Electric Co. Ltd.
The panel also kept a close watch on the progress
of the review of the electricity market in HongKong to ensure consumer choice.
During a visit to the Hong Kong Observatory, members of the
Panel on Economic Services receive a briefing on the weather
forecasting system. (From right) Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah;
Hon LI Fung-ying; Hon HUI Cheung-ching; Hon James TIEN Pei-chun,
Chairman of the Panel; Hon LAU Chin-shek; Dr H K LAM and
Mr LAM Chiu-ying, Director and Assistant Director of the Hong
Kong Observatory.
61
The panel continued to monitor the retail prices
of oil products. To ensure consumer protection,
the panel called on the Government to introduce
a mechanism to monitor oil prices and takepositive action to encourage competition in the
fuel market.
During the session, the panel also reviewed the
need for additional regulatory measures for beautyproducts and services to enhance consumer
protection.Panel on Information Technology and
Broadcasting
The panel supported in principle the full
liberalization of the fixed telecommunications
network services market with effect from 1January 2003. To ensure genuine benefits under
the liberalized regime, members urged the
Government to take active measures to foster faircompetition and safeguard against any selective
provision of service in profitable sectors only .
Members continued to exchange views with theGovernment and the industry on the current
regulatory framework for interconnection
arrangements among different networkoperators. To enhance transparency , the
Telecommunications Authority published on its
website the current status of the determinationproceedings in respect of each case.
In monitoring progress of the E-government
programme on a periodic basis, the panel notedthe achievements of Hong Kong in terms of
E-government leadership and welcomed
initiatives to improve productivity and servicesto the public. Members also urged the
Government to examine the implications of E-
government, such as deletion of posts or possibleredundancy in the face of current high
unemployment. Apart from expanding the
provision of E-government services, membersconsidered it equally important to encourage the
utilization of e-options by the public.Chapter 3 Committees
Standing in front of a “blue screen” and reading from a
display monitor, Hon LAU Chin-shek (right) receives abriefing by Mr LAM Chiu-ying, Assistant Director of the
Hong Kong Observatory, about on-air weather reporting.62
During a site visit, members of the Panel on Information
Technology and Broadcasting are briefed by an engineer
on the construction progress of the Cyberport project.The panel gave its views on the Government's
preliminary proposals to improve the Electronic
Transactions Ordinance (Cap.553). On the roleof the Hongkong Post as a recognized certification
authority (CA) by virtue of the Ordinance, some
members considered that the Government shouldexpedite the processing of applications so that
more recognized CAs could launch services in
competition with the Hongkong Post. Onensuring consistency in the use of e-terminology
in legislation, the Government took on board
members' concern and would draw up internalguidelines on the use of e-terminology when
drafting legislation.
The panel continued to monitor the progress of
the Cyberport project to ensure that it was servingits intended objective of creating a strategic cluster
of leading information technology (IT) companies.
To ascertain the extent to which the CyberportMembers of the delegation viewing a demonstration of
state-of-the-art products during a visit to a major mobileservice carrier company.The delegation exchanging views on issues of mutual
concern with Mr KIM Hyong-O, Chairman of the
Science, Tech, Information and Telecom Committee of
the National Assembly.A delegation of the Panel on Information Technology and Broadcasting, led by Panel
Chairman Hon SIN Chung-kai, paid a four-day visit to the Republic of Korea inSeptember 2002 to acquire first-hand information about its fast-growing information
economy.
vision could be achieved, members sought the
Government's updates from time to time on
tenants' profiles, their business plans in theCyberport and the job opportunities which might
be created. The panel was gravely concerned
about the uptake of office space in various phasesof the Cyberport under the current economic
climate and would monitor further developments.63
Panel on Welfare Services
Most members shared the view that the various
measures taken by the Government to tackle
poverty had not been effective in ameliorating the
problem. Members were particularly concernedabout the widening disparity between the poor
and the rich as revealed in the results of the 2001
Population Census.
The Government explained that amidst the
economic downturn and on-going economic
restructuring towards knowledge-based activities,it seemed rather unlikely that the income disparity
in Hong Kong would narrow in the near future.
The panel passed a motion urging the Governmentto set up an inter-departmental "Combat Poverty
Committee" to conduct studies on the issue of
poverty and to propose alleviating measures.
In the wake of a number of family tragedies,
the panel discussed strategy and measures to
prevent and tackle domestic violence with theGovernment and four family welfare
organizations. Members shared the concern
of these organizations that the Police oftentreated domestic violence as an internal family
dispute without making referral to the Social
Welfare Department (SWD) for timelyintervention. The Police explained that they
were constrained by the Personal Data
(Privacy) Ordinance. As Section 59 of theOrdinance provided that disclosure of
personal data could be exempted from the
provisions of data protection principles if thenon-disclosure of such would cause serious
harm to the physical or mental health of the
data subject, members considered that thePolice should be able to refer domestic violence
cases to SWD for follow-up even if the victim or
abuser did not give consent to such referral. The
Police agreed to seek further legal advice on theissue.
As the Subcommittee on Guardianship and
Custody of the Law Reform Commission wouldfinalize its proposals on guardianship and custody
of children later in the year, members hoped that
through encouraging a less derisive approach,family tragedies arising from disputes concerning
parental rights could be minimized. Members
were also concerned about the difficultiesencountered by battered women in securing
separate housing units from the Housing
Department and the matter had been referred tothe Panel on Housing for follow-up action.Chapter 3 Committees
Members of the Panel on Welfare Services visit the Tin
Shui Wai Integrated Family Service Centre to see for
themselves the services provided. Hon CHAN Yuen-han,
Chairman of the Panel, talks to a child, with Hon Fred LIWah-ming looking on.64
Members noted that the Government had adopted
various programmes and services aimed at
strengthening the protective factors and reducing
the risk factors associated with the elders'vulnerability to abuse and suicide. As regards
financial support for older persons, the
Government had not yet completed its study onthe issue, as many complex factors were involved.
Following a meeting with representatives of the
elderly to listen to their views on the subject, thepanel passed a motion opposing a preliminary
proposal to combine the Old Age Allowance with
Comprehensive Social Security Assistance for theelderly.
Panel on Health Services
The subcommittee formed under the
panel to discuss how the mechanism forhandling medical complaints could be
improved concluded its work at the end
of January 2002. Most members wereof the view that an independent
complaint office outside the
Government should be set up to providea one-stop service for handling patients'
complaints. The Government, however,
considered that the reform measures ofthe Medical Council of Hong Kong
(HKMC), when implemented properly ,
would solve most of the problems of theexisting system. It therefore did not see
the need for an additional complaint
mechanism at this stage.Members viewed the Government's stance as
regressive and considered the Government's
earlier proposal of setting up a Complaints Office
within the Department of Health (DH) preferableto relying on the reform measures of HKMC. The
panel passed a motion urging the Government to
expeditiously set up a Complaints Office withinDH to receive medical complaints, conduct
preliminary investigations, make referrals and
conduct mediation; and to examine at anappropriate time how to gradually move such an
Office towards independence. The Government
undertook to consider the proposal and revert tothe panel.
Members of the Panel on Health Services visit The
Chinese University of Hong Kong Chinese Medicine
Clinical Research and Services Centre in the Kwong WahHospital. Mr Stephen CHOW, Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (centre)
demonstrates how to measure a dose of Chinese medicine.65While members agreed that the various initiatives
undertaken by the Hospital Authority (HA) to
enhance the provision of community psychiatric
services were moving in the right direction, theywere concerned that these initiatives were far from
adequate to meet the needs of patients. In
particular, members pointed out the shortage ofplaces in halfway houses and long stay care homes,
and the grossly inadequate aftercare services for
discharged mental patients which should beaddressed.
HA had pledged in its 2001-2002 Annual Plan to
reduce frontline doctors' work hours by recruiting
more doctors to relieve the work of busydepartments. However, members were concerned
that HA still failed to fully comply with the
Employment Ordinance by providing doctorswith one rest day for every seven days and urged
that this be rectified expeditiously . Although HA
was of the view that the provision of one rest dayper week did not have to be applied strictly if the
employees agreed to some other form of rest day ,
it undertook to seek legal advice on the issue.
Most members were concerned about the
Government's delay in introducing an amendment
bill to ban smoking in public indoor premisesdespite strong public support for the proposal.
They urged the Government to implement the
smoking ban without further delay, and toconsider pooling the resources of the departments
under the new Health, Welfare and Food Bureau
to conduct smoking ban checks.Panel on Environmental Affairs
The proposed amalgamation of the policy
portfolios of Environment, Transport and Works
under the new accountability system for principal
officials had aroused much public concern. Giventhat the greater emphasis on transport needs and
logistic development would outweigh the need
for environmental protection, the panel held theview that it would be more desirable to
amalgamate the Environmental portfolio with the
Planning portfolio as they would complementeach other in the prevention of adverse
environmental impacts.
To enhance the effectiveness of the operation of
the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
mechanism, the panel considered that a clear
conservation policy should be drawn up, and thatan independent EIA Commission should be set
up to ensure the quality and impartiality of EIA
reports.
Consequent upon the revelation of the presence
of dioxin-contaminated soil at the Cheoy Lee
Shipyard at Penny's Bay , the panel examined thefeasibility of the remediation and clean up plan,
which involved the use of thermal desorption to
separate the dioxin from the contaminated soiland incineration to treat the residue from thermal
desorption. Having regard to the unpleasant
experience with the use of old-type incineratorsat Kennedy Town, the panel urged the
Government to consider other alternatives for the
treatment of dioxin-contaminated soil as proposedby tenderers.66
The panel continued to monitor the progress of
the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS). It
was noted that trials and studies were being
carried out to determine the technical andeconomic viability of the options put forward by
the new International Review Panel before a final
configuration for the subsequent stages of HATSwas selected. As regards the arbitration relating
to the forfeiture of the original HATS Stage I
tunnelling contracts, the panel considered that theGovernment should not have accepted the
settlement given that it had been successful in the
arbitration hearings. To prevent similarrecurrences, the Panel on Planning, Lands and
Works was requested to follow up various issues,
including the tendering system, management ofcontracts and mechanism to resolve contractual
claims and disputes.
On the protection of wetlands in Long Valley in
the light of the latest development of the SpurLine project, the panel held the view that a balance
should be struck between environmental
protection and development. In view of the delayof the Spur Line project, the Government was
urged to expedite the entire process and report
back to the panel as soon as practicable.
The rapid depletion of landfill capacity as a result
of indiscriminate disposal of solid wastes had beena cause for concern of the panel. To recoup the
landfill disposal cost according to the polluter-
pays principle and to provide the necessaryeconomic incentive for waste minimization as well
as recycling and reuse, the panel supported the
introduction of a landfill charging scheme byphases, with the first phase on construction and
demolition waste. The panel, however,
emphasized the need for the Government to reacha consensus with the waste haulers on the charging
arrangement.
The panel also discussed with the Government
about water quality , noise and air quality control,
management of clinical and low-level radioactive
wastes, retrofitting of particulate reduction deviceson pre-Euro diesel vehicles and light buses using
cleaner fuel.While visiting the Kadoorie Farm
and Botanical Garden, members ofthe Panel on Environmental
Affairs are briefed by staff on the
Flora Conservation Programme.67
Mr J A MILLER, Director of Housing (left) and Ms Ada FUNG Yin-suen,
Assistant Director of Housing (Quality), give evidence to the Select Committeeon Building Problems of Public Housing Units during its final hearing session on
28 May 2002.Select Committee on Building
Problems of Public Housing Units
In 2000, a spate of building problems in public
housing projects under construction was unveiled.Serious public concern was raised about the
quality of public housing. On 7 February 2001,
the Council approved the appointment of a selectcommittee to inquire into the circumstances
surrounding the incidents in Tin Chung Court,
Shatin Area 14B Phase 2, Shek Yam Estate Phase2 and T ung Chung Area 30 Phase 3. During the
session, the select committee continued its workin examining the organization structure and the
working mechanism in the planning and
production of public housing and thecircumstances leading to the four incidents. By
the end of this legislative session, the select
committee held 163 meetings, including 69public/closed hearings. It is expected a report
will be issued in the early part of 2003.68Chapter 4Chapter 4 Redress System
Redress System69The 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 the system,
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
policies and legislation as well as other matters ofpublic concern.
In groups of six, Members take turns to be on
duty each week to oversee the system and toreceive and handle representations and complaints
made by deputations. In addition, they take turns
to be on "ward duty" during their duty week tomeet individual complainants and to give
guidance to staff in processing cases. Staff of the
Secretariat provide full-time support service forMembers in the operation of the system.
In 2001-2002, 795 new cases were received. Of
these, 169 were group representations and 626were cases brought up by individual members of
the public. Out of the 854 cases dealt with and
concluded within the period, Members directlyhandled 684 cases, which constituted 80.1% of
the caseload. Of the remaining 170 cases, 148
were views which were circulated to Members forconsideration, and 22 were enquiries and simple
cases which were handled by Secretariat staff on
behalf of Members. In view of the increasedcomplexity of the cases and the increasing
awareness of public rights, the qualitative demand
on the services grew considerably . In order toChapter 4 Redress System
resolve cases expeditiously , Members held 98 case
conferences with representatives of the
Government. In addition to the above-mentioned
cases, 1,828 telephone enquiries were handledduring the year under review.
Appendix 6 illustrates the nature and outcome
of the cases concluded during the period under
review. Of the 854 cases concluded, assistancewas provided in 737 cases (86.3%) while the
remaining 117 cases (13.7%) were not pursued,
as they were either outside the scope of the redresssystem, groundless or incomprehensible, etc.
Appendix 7 is a breakdown of these cases by
Government policy bureaux/departments,independent organizations and 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 CasesHousing issues attracted the largest number of
cases, totalling 142. These consisted mainly of
complaints against the management of publicrental housing (PRH) estates, requests for
assistance regarding the repair and maintenance
of PRH estates and Home Ownership Schemeunits, enquiries about the progress of applications
for PRH, and requests for compensation and
rehousing upon clearance.70
Group cases were mainly on requests for rent
concessions arising from fire safety and
improvement works, and allocation of Interim
Housing or PRH for residents affected by theredevelopment of old PRH estates and clearance
of squatter areas.
Commercial tenants of the Siu Hong Court
Shopping Centre in T uen Mun affected by firesafety works sought assistance from Members.
The deputation was concerned about the
disruption to their business caused by the worksas they had to close their shops during the works
period, and renovate the shops upon completion
of the works. According to the then prevailingpolicy , only tenants who were relocated from one
shop to another could apply for a four-month "old
shop" and four-month "new shop" rent-freeperiod, but tenants remaining in their existing
premises were not duly compensated
notwithstanding their business loss. At a case
conference convened by Members, the HousingDepartment (HD) explained that as the owner of
shopping centres, the Hong Kong Housing
Authority (HA) was obliged to carry out fire safetyworks in the estates, as required under the Fire
Safety (Commercial Premises) Ordinance (Cap
502). HD would work with the affected tenantsto arrive at mutually acceptable solutions to
Representatives of the Alliance of Sandwich Class Housing
Owners meet with Members to air their dissatisfactions on
issues related to the second mortgage arrangement forowners of the Sandwich Class Housing Scheme.Members inspect toilet floor drainage problems at
Verbena Heights, Tseung Kwan O, and listen to
residents’ complaints.71minimize the disruption, and adjust the rent after
completion of the works to reflect the reduction
in area of the affected shops. Nevertheless, HD
agreed that it was reasonable to provide some formof rent concession to the affected tenants and
hence submitted a proposal to the Commercial
Properties Committee of HA for deliberation. HAsubsequently decided to grant rent-free
concessions ranging from one to four months to
the affected tenants.
Commercial tenants of the Tin Ping Estate in the
North District were aggrieved that improvement
works being undertaken at the market over a
prolonged period had affected their business.They also held the view that the rent of the
commercial premises was unreasonably high.
Members shared the deputation's concern aboutthe effect of the improvement works on the
operators' business and considered the rental level
high especially when compared to that of stalls ina nearby public market which provided better
facilities. In addition, Members noted the high
vacancy rate of commercial premises in the estateand urged HD to consider measures for promoting
business in the shopping centre and the market.
The Department agreed to take the above factorsinto account when considering the tenants'
applications for rent reduction in a territory-wide
rent review for commercial premises in publichousing estates conducted in 2001. As regards
the nuisance generated by the improvement
works, the Department advised that it hadrequested the contractor concerned to restrict the
noisy works to between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
daily and undertook to ensure strict compliancewith this requirement by the contractor. Memberswere subsequently informed that against the
average level of reduction in rent of 19.1% in the
rent review exercise in Hong Kong as a whole, a
rent reduction ranging from 17.5% to 53% wasapproved for commercial tenants of the Tin Ping
Estate. Members, nevertheless, remained
concerned about the absence of a policy forproviding compensation for commercial tenants
affected by improvement works in public housing
estates, and referred this issue to theSubcommittee to study the letting and rent
policies of non-domestic premises of the HA and
the Housing Society for follow-up.
Tenants of a public housing estate in Ngau Tau
Kok which was due for redevelopment in 2005-
2006 met with Members to express their objection
to being rehoused in a proposed reception estatein South East Kowloon. As the reception estate
would be far away from their existing estate, they
were worried that elderly tenants would not beable to adapt to the new environment and
community . Furthermore, it would cause
inconvenience to tenants when travelling to andfrom schools and work places. Members met with
representatives from HD and urged the
Department to review the choice of the proposedreception estate and accord flexibility in the
redevelopment programme. The Department
subsequently advised that the redevelopment ofthe estate concerned would be deferred to 2008-
2009, and that the tenants would be rehoused to
another estate within the Ngau Tau Kok area.Chapter 4 Redress System72Immigration Cases
The Immigration Department attracted the second
largest number of cases, totalling 61. Most of the
cases brought up by individuals were concerned
with entitlements to the right of abode in HongKong, applications for permanent stay or
extension of stay and employment of illegal
workers or foreign domestic helpers in non-domestic work.
A deputation comprising Hong Kong residents
who had adopted orphans from the Mainlandsought assistance under the redress system in
obtaining permission for the orphans to remain
in Hong Kong. They alleged that they had metwith difficulties when applying for one-way
permits for the orphans' entry into Hong Kong
while they were in the Mainland, and wereworried that the orphans would be in lack of care
if they had to return to the Mainland to apply for
the one-way permits. They were also worried thatthe orphans could not get the permits after
returning to the Mainland and thus could not
come back to Hong Kong. At a case conferenceconvened by Members, the Government stressed
that the processing of one-way permits was a
matter for the relevant authorities in the Mainland.It was necessary for the orphans to return to the
Mainland to submit their applications which,
under normal circumstances and subject toproduction of the requisite documents, would be
approved within 12 months. To address Members'
concerns for the affected families to obtain anassurance before they returned to the Mainland
to submit the applications, and for specialconsiderations to be given to some compassionate
cases, the Government produced documents on
the Mainland authorities' policy regarding
applications for one-way permits for orphansadopted by Hong Kong residents. The
Immigration Department also met with all of the
affected families concerned and explained to themtheir respective positions and the necessary
formalities. Members were subsequently
informed that one-way permits had either beenapproved or the applications were being actively
processed by the Mainland authorities in respect
of all the 13 orphans who had sought assistance.
Cases Handled by the Security BureauPolicy issues relating to the maintenance of law
and order and immigration control attracted the
third largest number of cases, totalling 35. Manywere related to requests for assistance for Hong
Kong residents detained in the Mainland, while
other cases were mostly views on the arrest ofillegal immigrants, entitlement to the right of
abode in Hong Kong and the enactment of anti-
terrorism legislation.
Representatives of the Society for Community
Organization met with Members on the detention
of Hong Kong residents by the Mainlandauthorities for suspected criminal offences. They
alleged that some detentions were unlawful, and
expressed concern about the ineffectiveness of thereciprocal notification mechanism between the
Hong Kong Police Force and the Mainland Public
Security authorities. They urged the Governmentto extend the ambit of the mechanism in order73that Government officials and the family members
concerned could visit Hong Kong residents
detained in the Mainland. At a case conference,
representatives of the Security Bureau advisedMembers that the reciprocal notification
mechanism, which commenced operation on 1
January 2001, was subject to regular review byboth parties, and improvement would be
considered where warranted. According to the
relevant laws of the Mainland, the HKSARGovernment had no right of access to the
detainees, but persons in custody had the right
to meet their close relatives and legalrepresentatives, subject to the approval of the
relevant Mainland Public Security authorities. The
Bureau representatives assured Members that itattached great importance to each and everyrequest for assistance from detainees or their
families, and undertook to refer complaints
against unlawful detention to the relevantMainland authorities through the established
channels.
Social Welfare CasesThe Social Welfare Department also attracted 35
cases during the period under review. The
majority were individuals' cases related to theprovision of social security . These included
requests for assistance in applications for and
delay in payment of Comprehensive SocialSecurity Allowance (CSSA) and Criminal and Law
Enforcement Injuries Compensation, proposals
for tightening up the provision of CSSA for newarrivals, and views on the provision of Old Age
Allowance and other services by the Social WelfareDepartment, and the service provided by staff of
the Department.
Group cases were mainly about the
implementation of the "Ending Exclusion Project"
on CSSA single-parent recipients and theLump Sum Grant Subvention System for
non-Government organizations, and problems
associated with the implementation of suchsystems. Policy issues arising from such cases
were referred to the Panel on Welfare Services for
deliberation, while the rest were taken up withthe Government separately .
Transport Cases
Transport cases attracted the fifth largest number
of cases, totalling 33. Most cases were related to
road traffic, operation of bus routes and bus
services, designation of prohibited zones, andinstallation of traffic lights and traffic alteration
measures.
Some complaints were on traffic noise nuisance
from drivers sounding their horns in congestedareas in Causeway Bay such as Paterson Street,
Great George Street and Sharp Street East. At
Member's request, the Transport Department andthe Hong Kong Police Force took joint action to
appeal to the discipline of motorists. As most of
the noise was caused by taxis obstructed in trafficjams, the Police saw a need for self-discipline and
co-operation of taxi-drivers and had hence raised
this with the taxi trade during liaison meetings.This apart, the Police also took stringent traffic
enforcement action against drivers committingChapter 4 Redress System74traffic offences in the area. Warnings were given
to such drivers and over 650 Fixed Penalty Tickets
were issued between July and September 2002
for illegal parking and picking up or dropping offpassengers within the restricted areas.
The Motor Transport Workers General Union met
with Members to voice objection to a proposal
for introducing an overnight operating bus routefrom Shau Kei Wan to Lai Chi Kok. The
deputation doubted the need for the new service,
which would overlap largely with an existing busroute. Moreover, they were worried that it would
affect their business, which was already on the
decline owing to the economic downturn.Members appreciated the deputation's concern,
but at the same time, pointed out that the proposal
reflected the need of local residents for publictransport services and it was necessary to strike a
balance between the need of the trade and that of
residents. At Members' request, the TransportDepartment met with the deputation and agreed
to defer the date for the introduction of the new
bus service to end of 2002, and to review thisdate in October 2002.Other Significant Cases
The Right of Children on Recognizance inReceiving Education
Families with children on recognizance who were
denied school places in Hong Kong sought
assistance from Members. They requested theGovernment to allow their children to study in
Hong Kong during their temporary stay . Members
handling the case were sympathetic to the childrenand held a case conference to follow-up the
request. Members pointed out that schooling and
right of abode were separate issues, and theGovernment should not force children to return
to the Mainland by depriving them of the right of
education. Members also queried the legal basisfor the Government to refuse schooling for these
children, and whether such acts were in
contravention of Article 28 of the United NationsConvention on the Rights of the Child. The
Government explained that the right to education
under the international conventions applicable toHong Kong was not an absolute right, and it could
be subject to statutory limitations including the
conditions of stay in the immigration laws.Nevertheless, the Government undertook to
review each of the 187 cases in question. Some
of these children were admitted to schoolsubsequently.75
Chapter 4 Redress System
A group of children on recognizance who are denied school places in
Hong Kong lodges a complaint to Members and requests that theGovernment to allow them to study in Hong Kong during their
temporary stay.
76
Access Roads to Small House Developments
The absence of proper access roads to small house
developments in the New Territories was thesubject of a number of complaints. An owners
committee of some small houses in Yuen Long
sought assistance in respect of the ownership of asite adjacent to the lot where the small houses
were situated. As the site in question was fenced
off by the developer when the housing lot wasput up for sale, the owners were under the
impression that the site formed part of their lot
until they learned from the District Land Officethat the site concerned was Government land.
Members visit Kau Lung
Hang in Tai Po to hear
grievances by residents
who are asking theGovernment to build a
cross-railway path for the
access of rescue vehicles.
77The owners needed the site as a passageway for
access to their housing lot, and were worried that
the Government would sell the site to another
developer. At a case conference convened byMembers, the District Land Office confirmed that
the site in question was Government land but
clarified that there was no intention to sell thesite to another developer as alleged by the owners.
The Office had taken note of the owners' need
and was prepared to consider granting a shortterm tenancy to the owners concerned, subject
to completion of the necessary formalities.
In another case also in Yuen Long, the owners of
a group of small houses were worried that a roadwhich they had been using for access to their small
houses would be sold to another party after
the owner of the road had become bankrupt.Members held a case conference with the Official
Receiver's Office and other relevant Government
departments, and were assured that considerationwould be given to selling the road to the owners
concerned for the purpose of a right of way at
nominal cost.
Resumption of Private Land Zoned
as Open Space
A group of owners of some old residential
premises in Sai Ying Pun were aggrieved that their
piece of land, which had been zoned as open space
since the 1970s, could not be re-developed, andthere was no sign of resumption of the land by
the Government. In the meantime, the buildings
had become dilapidated and the BuildingsDepartment had issued the owners with orders
for repair of the retaining walls adjacent to the
land. Pursuant to a case conference withMembers, the Leisure and Cultural Services
Department confirmed its intention to resume the
land in question for development as open space
and undertook to announce the implementationplans and schedule as soon as possible. The
Buildings Department also advised that it would
carry out remedial work on the retaining walls ifno action was taken by the owners, and recover
the cost of such work from the owner of the land
when the remedial work was completed in about2005, by which time the land in question would
have reverted to the Government.
Construction of the Headquarters
of the Independent CommissionAgainst Corruption
A deputation comprising mainly owners
corporations of residential buildings in NorthPoint raised objection to the proposed
construction of the headquarters of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption inTong Shui Road in North Point. Individual flat
owners in the vicinity also wrote in to voice similar
concerns. As the site in question was small, theowners were worried about the impact of the
project on traffic and the environment, the close
proximity of the proposed headquarters with theadjacent buildings, and the nuisance caused by
media coverage of corruption cases. Pursuant to
a case conference convened by Members, theGovernment decided to legislate an alternative site
in Java Road in North Point for the headquarters.
The complainants were informed of and satisfiedwith the outcome.Chapter 4 Redress System78the complainants also made allegations regarding
excessive rates and rent levied by the single-
operator and unfair terms in the licences.
Members were sympathetic with the complainantsin view of the prevailing economic climate and
requested HD to strengthen its monitoring role.
The Department assured Members that the single-operator concerned had undertaken to refund to
the licensees concerned any excessive rates and
rent charged, and to improve the management ofthe market. At the same time, the Department
advised that a review on the "Single-Operator
Market" scheme, which had been in operation for12 years, was underway . Subsequently , with the
endorsement of the Hong Kong Housing
Authority (HA), measures aimed at tightening themonitoring of single-operators were introducedin respect of contracts signed or renewed on or
after 31 January 2002.
The Stanley BazaarA deputation comprising stall owners, restaurant
operators and residents in Stanley sought
Members' assistance in fighting against a proposalfor clearing the Stanley Bazaar to make way for
the development of a hotel and a shopping mall.
The deputation was worried that the proposalwould destroy the unique ambience of the area
and jeopardize tourism development. Members
shared the deputation's concern and called a caseconference with the Government to follow-up the
issue. Both the Tourism Commission and the
Hong Kong Tourism Board did not support theproposal on the grounds that the development
proposal was not compatible with the localIncrease in Rent for Shipyards
A group of shipyard operators in Southern District
sought assistance in connection with an increase
in rent for the shipyards. The operators, who hadbeen granted short-term tenancies since 1987 and
were allowed to continue to use the land as
occupiers after 1996, were notified in June 2000that market rent which represented an increase
of almost tenfold would be charged as from August
2000. Members sympathized with the operatorsand requested the Lands Department to re-
consider the scale of increase having regard to the
prevailing economic climate, the operators'affordability , the comparison of the rental level
for short term tenancies in other areas, etc. While
the Director of Lands subsequently decided toreduce the scale of increase by 13% and to defer
the effective date of the increase to May/June 2002,
he declined to accede to the operators' requestsfor waiver of the administrative costs for the
tenancy agreements, and for removing the
restriction against the building and repair of steelvessels from the terms of the tenancies for
environmental considerations.
"Single-Operator Market" Scheme of the
Housing Department
Licensees of stalls in a single-operator market of
a public housing estate in Chai Wan weredissatisfied with the management of the market,
and lodged complaints against the single-operator
of the market. They also complained against theHousing Department (HD)'s failure in its
monitoring role. Apart from inadequacies in
cleanliness, ventilation and facilities of the market,79
Ms Alice TAI, The Ombudsman (left in the inset), and
Mrs Isabella WONG FUNG Pui-han, Principal Executive Officer
of The Ombudsman’s Office, brief Members on the work of their
Office during the year.environment of Stanley . The Planning
Department also advised that the proponentswould have to comply with the requirements of a
maximum building height restriction of not more
than 21 metres, which was aimed at preservingthe low-rise and low-density characteristic of
Stanley in general and avoiding the overloading
of the limited and narrow local road network, andthe setting back of the buildings concerned upon
redevelopment to provide a 4.5 metre wide
emergency vehicular access to ensure access forfire engines. Although Members were informedthat the proponent concerned had requested
deferment of the application hearing by the
Town Planning Board, Members called on the
Government to consider an appropriate zoningfor the site in question to save it from threats of
future demolition, and to preserve the area as a
major tourist attraction in Hong Kong.80Chapter 5Chapter 5 Liaison
Liaison81
Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee
The Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee of the
House Committee is responsible for the overallco-ordination of all parliamentary liaison activities
between the Council and other parliamentary
organizations outside Hong Kong, and forconsidering proposals for setting up friendship
groups with such organizations. It makes
recommendations to the House Committee onsuch matters.Chapter 5 Liaison
At the suggestion of the subcommittee, a
delegation of seven Members visited Canada, with
which a friendship group had been formed with
her Members of Parliament since 1992. From 16to 24 February 2002, the delegation visited
Ottawa and Toronto, during which they held
meetings with senior government officials,Members of Parliament, and representatives of
business organizations and a think-tank to discuss
issues of mutual interest. The delegation alsoreceived briefings on a variety of subjects,
including trade, commerce, environmental
protection, health care and high technology .
A Legislative Council delegation visited
Ottawa and Toronto in Canada in
February 2002 to reinforce links with
Canada, keep the Canadian communityabreast of the latest developments in
Hong Kong and foster better mutual
understanding. (Left) Members of thedelegation make a courtesy call to Mr
Bob CHIARELLI, Mayor of Ottawa
(fourth from right). (Below) Members ofthe delegation meet with the Canada-
Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship
Group.
82
Luncheons with Consuls-General
To enhance contacts between Members and the
diplomatic community in Hong Kong, luncheonswere organized quarterly to provide opportunities
for Members to make acquaintance of and to
exchange views with consular officials on the work
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee exchanges
views with Mr Jens Peder JENSEN, Consul-General of
Denmark (centre), and Mr Ahmad Rasidi HAZIZI,Consul-General of Malaysia (right), during a lunch hosted
by Hon Mrs Rita FAN, President of the Legislative
Council.
Contact with District Councils
Members hold on a roster basis a round of
meetings with members of the District Councils
to exchange views on matters of mutual concern.Each meeting is followed by a luncheon attended
by the President and Members. Issues on mattersMembers chat with Consuls-General during the
pre-lunch reception. (From left): Mr A E OSHIN,
Consul of Nigeria; Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip;Mr Pietro Giovanni DONNICI, Consul-General of
Italy; Mr Peter VOGLER, Consul-General of
Switzerland and Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing.of the Council as well as matters of mutual
concern. Between October 2001 and September
2002, three such luncheons were held, whichwere attended by a total of 45 consular officials.
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 Government.
Members meet with Kwun Tong District Council
members to exchange views on matters of mutual interestand concern.Members visit the Sha Tau Kok Closed Area following a
meeting with North District Council members to discuss,
among other issues, the policy on the Frontier ClosedArea with the Government and representatives of the rural
committee.83
Contact with Heung Yee Kuk
Members also hold regular meetings with
Councillors of Heung Yee Kuk to exchange viewson matters of mutual concern. During the 2001-
2002 session, the meeting between Members and
Heung Yee Kuk Councillors was held on 29January 2002. The Chairman of the House
Committee presided at the meeting, which was
attended by the Chairman and 13 Councillors ofHeung Yee Kuk as well as 13 Members. Issues on
matters of policy raised at the meeting were
referred to the relevant panels for follow-up.A delegation of military officers from Pakistan meets with
Legislative Council Members.
Members brief a delegation of the French Senate on the
implementation of the “One Country, Two Systems”
principle in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
A delegation of congressmen from the
Philippines meets with Legislative Council
Members to discuss matters concerning
Filipino workers in Hong Kong.Chapter 5 Liaison
Visitors
On a regular basis, Members and senior staff of
the Council receive visiting parliamentarians,
dignitaries and delegations referred by theInformation Services Department and other
departments of the Government and by consuls-
general in Hong Kong. During the 2001-2002session, a total of 133 meetings were held with
visitors to brief them on the latest developments
in Hong Kong. These visitors included membersof legislatures, political and business leaders,
government officials and prominent persons from
various territories.84
Chapter 6Chapter 6 Support Services
for Members
Support Services for Members85The Legislative Council Commission
The Legislative Council Commission is a statutory
body established under The Legislative CouncilCommission Ordinance (Cap. 443). Chaired by
the President of the Council and comprising 12
other Members, the Commission exercisesmanagerial and financial functions in providing,
through the LegCo Secretariat, administrative
support and facilities for the Council independentof the Government. There are three committees
under the Commission to carry out specific
delegated functions. Membership of theCommission and its committees, and their terms
of reference are set out in Appendix 8 .
The Legislative Council Secretariat
Headed by the Secretary General, the LegCo
Secretariat comprises nine divisions. Staff of the
Secretariat are directly appointed by theCommission. As at 1 July 2002, there were 311
staff in the Secretariat. The organization chart is
shown in Appendix 9 .Chapter 6 Support Services for Members86the Legislative CouncilComposition ofthe Legislative CouncilComposition of Appendix 1
President
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, GBS, JP
(Election Committee)
Members
Functional Constituencies
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou, JP(Industrial - First)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun, GBS, JP
(Commercial - First)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai, JP
(Engineering)
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung, JP
(Accountancy)
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po, GBS, JP
(Finance)
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah, JP
(Industrial - Second)
Hon Margaret NG
(Legal)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee, GBS, JP
(Wholesale and Retail)
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
(Education)
Hon HUI Cheung-ching, JP
(Import and Export)
Hon CHAN Kwok-keung
(Labour)
Hon Bernard CHAN, JP
(Insurance)
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun, SBS, JP
(Textiles and Garment)
Hon SIN Chung-kai
(Information Technology)
Dr Hon Philip WONG 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 Miriam LAU Kin-yee, JP
(Transport)
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting, SBS, JP
(Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication)
Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwong, JP
(Social Welfare)
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him, JP
(Real Estate and Construction)
Hon LI Fung-ying, JP
(Labour)
Hon Henry WU King-cheong, BBS, JP
(Financial Services)
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan, JP
(Catering)
Hon Michael MAK Kwok-fung
(Health Services)
Hon LEUNG Fu-wah, MH, JP
(Labour)
Dr Hon LO Wing-lok
(Medical)
Hon IP Kwok-him, JP
(District Council)
Hon LAU Ping-cheung
(Architectural, Surveying and Planning)87Appendix 1 Composition of the Legislative Council
Geographical Constituencies
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
(New Territories West)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
(New Territories West)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming, SC, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming, JP
(Kowloon East)
Hon James TO Kun-sun
(Kowloon West)
Hon CHAN Yuen-han, JP
(Kowloon East)
Hon CHAN Kam-lam, JP
(Kowloon East)
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
(New Territories West)
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fat, JP
(New Territories East)
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing, GBS, 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 CHOY So-yuk
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
(New Territories East)Hon SZETO Wah
(Kowloon East)
Hon TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JP
(New Territories West)
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong, JP
(New Territories West)
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
(New Territories West)
Hon WONG Sing-chi
(New Territories East)
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
(Kowloon West)
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee, SC, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Election Committee
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-lin, JP
Hon NG Leung-sing, JPHon YEUNG Yiu-chung, BBSHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen, GBS, JPHon MA Fung-kwok, JP88Members’ BiographiesMembers’ Biographies Appendix 2
Hon Mrs Rita FAN
HSU Lai-tai, GBS, JP
President of the Legislative Council
Date of Birth : 20 September 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Master of Social Science (in Psychology), The
University of Hong Kong (1970-1973)
• Certificate in Personnel Management, The University
of Hong Kong (1969-1971)
• Bachelor of Science (in Chemistry and Physics), The
University of Hong Kong (1964-1967)
• St. Stephen's Girls' College, Hong Kong (1952-1964)
Occupation :
Full-time Legislator
Public Service :
Present Service• Hong Kong Deputy to the Ninth National People's
Congress of the People's Republic of China
• Chairman of the Board of Trustee of the Association
for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong withChina Charitable Trust Fund
• Honorary Adviser of the Hong Kong Federation of
Women
Past Service
• President of the First Legislative Council (1998-2000)• President of the Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-1998)
• Member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)
• Member of the Preliminary Working Committee for
the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (1993-1995)
• Member of the Executive Council (1989-1992)• Member of the Legislative Council (1983-1992)• Chairman of the Education Commission (1990-1992)• Chairman of the Board of Education (1986-1989)Hon Mrs Selina CHOW
LIANG Shuk-yee, GBS, JP
President's Deputy
Date of Birth : 25 January 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• St. Paul's Co-Educational College (Primary and
Secondary Levels)
• B.A. in English, The 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 :
Present Service• Chairman, House Committee, Legislative Council• Honorary Adviser, Against Child Abuse
(1981-present)
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Retail Management
Association
• Honorary Adviser, Association of Better Business and
Tourism Services
• Director, Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society
(1996-present)
• Chairman, Hong Kong Tourism Board• Board Member, Airport Authority Hong Kong• Member, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
(4/2000-present)
• Member, Film Development Fund Advisory
Committee (1/1999-present)
• Member, Film Services Advisory Committee
(5/1998-present)89Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies
Past Service
• Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure,
Legislative Council (1998-2000)
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure,
Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Chairman, Panel on Security , Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998)
• Member, Legislative Council (1981-1997)• Member, Executive Council (1991-1992)• President, Zonta Club of Hong Kong (1976-1977)• Member, Fight Crime Committee (1976-1981)• Member, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
(1980-1984)
• Executive Member, Hong Kong Housing Society
(1981-1984)
• Member, Council for the Performing Arts (1982-1986)• Member, Council of The Hong Kong Academy for the
Performing Arts (1984-1988)
• Council Member, Family Planning Association of
Hong Kong (1984-1985)
• Chairman, Consumer Council (1984-1988)• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority (1986-1988)• Member, Advisory Committee on Corruption,
Independent Commission Against Corruption(1986-1988)
• Member, Education Commission (1990-1992)• Member, Small and Medium Enterprises Committee
(1996-2000)Hon Kenneth TING
Woo-shou, 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 :
Present Service• Chairman, Panel on Commerce and Industry ,
Legislative Council
• Member, Operations Review Committee, Independent
Commission Against Corruption
• Member, Selection Committee of the Admission of
Talents Scheme
• Member, Information Infrastructure Advisory
Committee
• 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
• Member, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce• Member, Hong Kong Trade Development Council• Director and Executive Committee Member, Hong
Kong Plastics Technology Centre
• Member, Council of The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University90Past Service
• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Hong Kong District Affairs Adviser• Member, Hong Kong Productivity Council
(1987-1990)
• Member, Trade Advisory Board (1984-1988)• Member, Hong Kong Examination Authority
(1983-1987)
• Member, Consumer Council (1980-1987)• Member, Advisory Committee on Second Market, The
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
• Member, Plastics Committee, Industry and Technology
Development Council
• Member, Board of Review, Inland Revenue• Member, Barristers Disciplinary Tribunal PanelHon James TIEN Pei-chun, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 8 January 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• M. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, San Jose State
University, USA (1970)
• B. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois,
USA (1968)
• Diocesan Boys' School, Hong Kong (1964)
Occupation :
• Chairman, Manhattan Holdings Limited• Chairman, Manhattan Garments (Int'l) Limited
Public Service :
Government Boards and Committees• Member, Executive Council• Chairman, Panel on Economic Services, Legislative
Council
• Member, Central and Western District Council
(Constituency : Peak)
Non-Government Boards and Committees
• Member, National Committee of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference
• Chairman, Liberal Party• General Committee Member, Hong Kong General
Chamber of Commerce
• General Committee Member, Federation of Hong
Kong Industries
• Court Member, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
• Member, Council of The Chinese University of Hong
Kong91Dr Hon David CHU Yu-lin, JP
Date of Birth : 5 March 1944
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Electrical Engineering Degree, Northeastern
University, USA
• Management Degree, Northeastern University , USA• M.B.A., Harvard University , USA• Honorary Doctorate Degree, Northeastern University ,
USA
Occupation :
• Chairman, Hong Kong Satellite Technology Holdings
Limited
• Chairman, Wah Tak Fung Holdings Limited• Director, Zhu Kuan Development Co., Limited• Director, Catic Shenzhen Holdings Limited• Director, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Co• Director, Chuang's China Investments Limited• Director, CATIC International Holdings Limited
Public Service :
• Member of Hong Kong Housing Authority• Member of the Council of the Hong Kong Baptist
University
• Member of the Travel Industry Council Appeal Panel• Chairman of Hong Kong War Memorial Pensions
Advisory Committee (1999-present)
• Member of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee (1998-present)
• Chairman of the Committee on Members' Interests of
the Legislative Council (1998-present)
• 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 ofthe 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
(1997-1998)
• Member of the Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)• Member of the Preliminary Working Committee for
the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (1993-1995)
• Member of the Legislative Council (1995-1997)• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1992-1997)• Member of the Consultative Committee on the New
Airport and Related Projects (1991-1998)
• Member of Hong Kong War Memorial Pensions
Appeal Board (1991-1999)
• Member of Action Committee Against Narcotics
(1990-1992)
• Representative of Advisory Council on AIDS
(3/1990-2/1992)
• Lecturer of MED Programme, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong (1985-1989)
• Lecturer of Management Programme, Jiao Tong
University, Shanghai (1985-1989)
• Member of Special Committee on Noise,
Environmental Protection Advisory Committee(7/1983-6/1984)
• Member of Hong Kong Pistol Shooting Team
(1983-1985)
• Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Officer (1982-1985)• The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS)
- Trustee of HKCSS Trust Fund (1989-1993)- Member of the Executive Committee (1992-1993)- Chairman of Committee on Hong Kong -
Mainland China Exchange in Social Welfare(1991-1995)
- Chairman of Management Committee
(1989-1992)
- Chairman of Executive Committee (1989-1992)- Chairman of Finance Sub-Committee
(1/1989-10/1989)
- Honorary Treasurer (1988-1989)
• Christian Family Service Centre
- Convenor of Fund Raising Sub-Committee
(1989-1996)
- Member of Board of Directors (1987-1997)- Member of Finance and Personnel Sub-Committee
(1987-1988)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies92• Community Chest of Hong Kong
- Vice Patron (1992/1993-present)- Member, Former Director Committee
(1992/1993-1997)
- Member, Corporate Contribution Programme
Organizing Committee (1992/1993-1997)
- Board Member (1981-1987, 1990-1992)- Member, Admissions, Budgets and Allocations
Committee (1984-1987, 1990-1992)
- Fourth Vice President (1989-1990)- Chairman, Admissions, Budgets and Allocations
Committee (1989-1990)
- Member, Executive Committee (1989-1990)- Deputy Chairman, Admissions, Budgets and
Allocations Committee (1987/1988-1988/1989)
- Member, Campaign Committee (1984-1986)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan
Date of Birth : 24 July 1954
Education and Professional Qualifications :
University of Waterloo, Canada
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Environmental Affairs,
Legislative Council
• Member, Central Co-ordination Team on the
Promotion of I.T. Usage Among Women93Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Date of Birth : 1 December 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons.), The University of Hong
Kong
• Post-graduate Certificate in Laws, The University of
Hong Kong
• Solicitor, Supreme Court of Hong Kong• Notary Public
Occupation :
Practising Solicitor and Notary Public
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council (2000-2001)
• Member, Tuen Mun District Council (2000-present)• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council
(1995-1997)
• Member, Provisional Regional Council
(7/1997-12/1999)
• Member, Regional Council (1995-6/1997)• Elected Member, Legislative Council (1995-6/1997)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO
Chung-tai, JP
Date of Birth : 23 March 1939
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.Sc. (Eng.), The University of Hong Kong
• D.A.S.E., University of Manchester, UK• Ph.D., City University of London, UK• Honorary Doctor of Business Administration, City
University of Hong Kong
• Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Manchester,
UK
Occupation :
Engineer
Public Service :
Present Service• Non-official Justice of the Peace• Ex-officio Member, Election Committee of the Second
Legislative Council of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region
• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee, Legislative
Council
• Chairman, Association of Engineers in Society• Advisory Professor, Shanghai Tongji University• Deputy Chairman, Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Plant
/ Ling Ao Nuclear Plant Safety Consultative Committee
• Member, Gas Safety Advisory Committee• Member, Advisory Group on Road OpeningsAppendix 2 Members’ Biographies94Past Service
• Member, First Legislative Council (Engineering
Functional Constituency) (1998-2000)
• Deputy Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee, First
Legislative Council (1998-2000)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Deputy Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee,
Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Ex-officio Member, Election Committee of the First
Legislative Council of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region
• Deputy Chairman, Select Committee to Inquire into
the Circumstances Leading to the ProblemsSurrounding the Commencement of the Operation ofthe New Hong Kong International Airport at Chek LapKok since 6 July 1998 and Related Issues, LegislativeCouncil
• President, Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
(1987-1988)
• Member, Basic Law Consultative Committee
(1986-1990)
• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)• Member, Election Council for Hong Kong Deputies to
the Ninth National People's Congress of the People'sRepublic of China
• Council Chairman, City University of Hong Kong /
City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (1992-1994)
• Chairman, Transport Advisory Committee
(1995-1997)
• Member, Industry and Technology Development
Council (ITDC) (1992-1994)
• Chairman, Technology Committee of the ITDC
(1992-1994)
• Chairman, Executive Committee of Hong Kong
Council for Academic Accreditation (1990-1991)
• Member, Consultative Committee on the New Airport
and Related Projects (1991-1998)
• Council Member, Vocational Training Council
(1993-1998)
• Member, Occupational Safety and Health Council
(1988-1995)
• Member, Construction Industry Training Authority
(1981-1993)Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Date of Birth : 12 February 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications :
B. Sc. (Eng.), Department of Civil Engineering, The Universityof Hong Kong
Occupation :
General Secretary , Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
Public Service :
• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998-2000)
• Standing Committee Member, Hong Kong Alliance in
Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China(1989-present)
• Committee Member, Hong Kong Catholic
Commission on Labour Affairs (1992-1994)
• Organizer, Kwun Tong Occupational Health Centre
(1978-1980)
• Executive Secretary , Hong Kong Christian Industrial
Committee (1980-1990)
• 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)95Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming, SC, JP
Date of Birth : 8 June 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.A., The University of Hong Kong
• Queen's Counsel
Occupation :
Barrister-at-law
Public Service :
• Legal Adviser, The Hong Kong Medical Association• Chairman, Democratic Party• Chairman, Executive Committee, Democratic Party• Chairman, Central Committee, Democratic Party• Member, Hong Kong Bar Association• Legal Adviser, Federation of Civil Service Unions• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Union for Young
Leaders
• Member of the Board of Reference, Christian Solidarity
Worldwide Hong Kong
• Honorary Legal Adviser, The Wong Tai Sin
Community Health Promotion AssociationHon Eric LI Ka-cheung, JP
Date of Birth : 23 May 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Adjunct Professor, School of Accountancy , The
Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Manchester,
UK
• Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences, Hong Kong
Baptist University
• Honorary Alumnus, London Business School• 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, UK
• Honorary Hong Kong Accounting Technician• Honorary Fellow, The Hong Kong Institute of Housing• Certified Public Accountant
Occupation :
Senior Partner, Li, Tang, Chen & Co., Certified PublicAccountants
Public Service :
• Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Legislative
Council (1998-present)
• Chairman, Commission on Youth (up to 3/2001)• Vice-Chairman, Independent Police Complaints
Council
• Member, Deposit-taking Companies Advisory
Committee
• Member, User's Committee, Inland Revenue
Department
• Member, Steering Committee on the Centre for Youth
Development, Home Affairs Bureau
• Council Member, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University (up to 3/2001)
• Member, Court of The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
• Chairman, Advisory Board on Accounting Studies, The
Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Member, School of Business Advisory Committee,
Hong Kong Baptist UniversityAppendix 2 Members’ Biographies96• Steering Committee Member, China Accounting and
Finance Research Centre, The Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity
• Honorary President, Hong Kong Physically
Handicapped and Able-Bodied Association
• President, Hong Kong Sports Association for the
Mentally Handicapped
• Honorary President, Hong Kong Kindergarten
Association
• President, Activities Committee, Eastern District Junior
Police Call
• Senior Adviser, The Community Chest of Hong Kong• Honorary Adviser, Young Leaders Development
Program 2002 of AIA Foundation
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong AIDS Foundation• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Outstanding Students'
Association
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Junior Chamber of
Commerce
• Hong Kong Director, International Bureau for
Children's Rights
• Director, Gifted Education Foundation Limited• Member, London Business School Regional Advisory
Board
• Member, Princeton University of USA Council for
Hong Kong's Development
• Honorary Auditor, Hong Kong Medical Association• Honorary Auditor, Hong Kong Dental Association• Honorary Auditor, Hong Kong Sino-British Fellowship
Trust Scholars' Association
• Honorary Auditor, Hong Kong Special Schools
Council
• Member, Children Programming Consultative
Committee, Television Broadcasts LimitedDr Hon David LI Kwok-po, GBS, 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, The University of
Hong Kong
• Honorary Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, Lingnan
College
• Fellow, Hong Kong Society of Accountants• Fellow, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers• Fellow, The Australian Society of Certified Practising
Accountants
Occupation :
Banker (Chairman and Chief Executive, The Bank of EastAsia Limited)
Public Service :
Present Service• Chairman, The Chinese Banks' Association, Limited• Member, Hong Kong Association of Banks Committee• Member, Consultative Council, Hong Kong
Association of Banks
• Member, Banking Advisory Committee• Member, Exchange Fund Advisory Committee• Member, Sub-committee on Currency Board• Director, Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited• Director, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation• Non-Executive Director, Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes Authority
• Vice Chairman, One Country T wo Systems Research
Institute Limited
• Chairman, Executive Committee and Council, Hong
Kong Management Association
• Chairman, Executive Committee and Honorary
Treasurer, Finance Council of the Friends ofCambridge University in Hong Kong
• Chairman, Executive Committee of St. James'
Settlement97• Life Patron, The Hong Kong Ballet
• Governor, Asian Institute of Management• Pro-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong• Member, Hong Kong Red Cross Advisory Council• Member, Pacific Rim Bankers Program Advisory Board• Trustee, University Graduates Association Scholarship
Fund
• Vice Patron, The Community Chest of Hong Kong• Founder Member, Friends of The Oxford and
Cambridge Boat Race
• Member, The Asia Society International Council• Member, A Commission on a New Asia• Trustee, Board of Trustees, American Graduate School
of International Management (Thunderbird)
• Trustee, University of Cambridge Foundation• Trustee, Cambridge Overseas Trust• Member, Council of Governors, Society for the
Promotion of Hospice Care
• Honorary Patron, Sincere Charitable Foundation• Unofficial Justice of the Peace• Patron, Festival Fringe• Honorary Member, The Hong Kong Aviation Club• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Arts Festival Society
Limited
• Honorary Patron, Mandarin Golf and Country Club• Member, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong
Kong
• Chairman, East Asian History of Science Foundation• Honorary Adviser, Overseas Graduates Association• Member, SEI Center for Advanced Studies in
Management Board, The Wharton School of theUniversity of Pennsylvania
• Member, Daimler Chrysler International Advisory
Board
• Member, Advisory Committee of ING Beijing
Investment Company Limited
• Fellow, McKinsey Global Institute• Member, The Asia Society Hong Kong Centre Advisory
Committee
• Member, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
International Capital Markets Advisory Committee
• Member, Rolls-Royce South East Asia Advisory Board
Past Service
• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser• Member, Land Fund Advisory Committee
(1997-1998)
• Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)
• Vice-Chairman, Basic Law Drafting Committee
(1985-1990)
• Member, Preliminary Working Committee,
Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (1993-1995)
• Member, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
(1982-1985)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Member, Legislative Council (Functional Constituency
- Finance) (1985-1997)
• Chairman, Banking Training Board of the Vocational
Training Council (1985-1993)
• Member, Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
Managing Board (1982-1991)
• Chairman, Hong Kong Festival Fringe (1982-1986)• Chairman, Appointments Board of The Chinese
University of Hong Kong (1986-1987)
• Honorary Adviser, Japan Airlines Hong Kong Office
(1991-1992)
• Governor, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in
Hong Kong (1990-1991)
• Member, Institutes of Biotechnology at The Chinese
University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong University ofScience and Technology (Board of Overseers)(1989-1995)
• Member, Jardine Fleming Asian Property Company
Advisory Council (1989-2000)
• The Community Chest of Hong Kong
- Member, Admissions, Budget and Allocations
Committee (1977-1979)
- Deputy Chairman, Admissions, Budget and
Allocations Committee (1979-1981)
- Fourth Vice President and Chairman of
Admissions, Budget and Allocations Committee,and Executive Committee Member (1981-1983)
- First Vice President and Chairman of the Executive
Committee (1983-1985)
- Board Member (1981-1987)
• The Hong Kong Ballet
- Chairman, Board of Governors (1987-1992)- Vice Patron (1992-1996)
• Chairman, Advisory Committee on Graduate
Employment of Hong Kong Polytechnic (1983-1985)
• Chairman, Hong Kong Polytechnic Advisory
Committee on Business and Management Studies(1989-1993)
• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Convenor, Investment Committee of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region Government Land FundTrust (1986-1997)
• Member, Bank Austria International Advisory Board
(1992-1998)
• Member, Bank of Montreal International Advisory
Council (1992-1998)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies98Hon Fred LI Wah-ming, JP
Date of Birth : 25 April 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
• Master of Social Work• Registered Social Worker, Hong Kong
Occupation :
Member, Legislative Council
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, House Committee, Legislative
Council
• Chairman, Panel on Food Safety and Environmental
Hygiene, Legislative Council
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Economic Services,
Legislative Council (1998-2000)
• Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee,
Legislative Council (1998-2000)
• Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)• Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative
Council (1994-1997)
• Member, Urban Council (1991-1997)• Member, Kwun Tong District Board (1985-1994)• Member, Executive Committee, Democratic Party
(1994-2000)
• Member, Urban Renewal Authority (2001-present)• Member, Court and Council, Hong Kong Baptist
University (1991-2000)
• Member, Estate Agents Authority (1997-2000)• Member, Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Mentally
Handicapped (1997-present)
• Member, Advisory Board, T ung Wah Group of
Hospitals (1991-1997)
• Member, Advisory Committee on Corruption
(1996-2001)
• Director, AIDS Concern (1998-present)• Member, Provisional Urban Council (1997-1999)• Director, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association
(1997-present)
• Member, ICAC Complaints Committee
(2002-present)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah, JP
Date of Birth : 4 April 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• M.Sc.• Ph.D.• P.Eng. / C.Eng.
Occupation :
Businessman
Public Service :
• Chairman, Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee,
Legislative Council
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Economic Services,
Legislative Council
• Standing Committee Member, The Chinese
Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
• Honorary Chairman, The Hong Kong Electronics
Industries Association
• Member, Electronics Committee, Hong Kong Industry
and Technology Development Council
• Member, Hong Kong International Arbitration Center• Member, Trade Advisory Board• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Member, Election Council for Hong Kong Deputies to
the Ninth National People's Congress of the People'sRepublic of China
• Member, Shandong Political Consultative Congress• Vice President, Shandong Province General Chamber
of Commerce
• Council Member, Vocational Training Council of Hong
Kong
• Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Authority99Hon NG Leung-sing, JP
Date of Birth : 11 July 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Heung To Middle School
• Diploma, University of East Asia, Macau
Occupation :
Vice Chairman, Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative
Council
• Deputy Chairman, Establishment Subcommittee,
Legislative Council
• Trustee, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Government Land Fund (1988-1997)
• Chinese Representative, Sino-British Land
Commission (1988-1997)
• Member, Corporate and Employee Contribution
Programme Organizing Committee of Hong KongCommunity Chest (1992-present)
• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(1996-present)
• Director, Bank of China Hong Kong Charitable
Foundation (1996-present)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Member, First Legislative Council (1998-2000)• Member, Second Legislative Council (2000-2004)• Committee Member, Hong Kong Council of Social
Service (1999-present)
• Member, the Council and the Court of Lingnan
University (1999-present)
• Member, Admission of Talents Scheme Selection
Committee (1999-present)
• Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee (1999-present)
• Committee Member, The Hong Kong Chinese
Importers' and Exporters' Association (2001-present)
• Member, Fisheries Development Loan Fund Advisory
Committee (2001-present)Hon Margaret NG
Date of Birth : 25 January 1948
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.A. , The University of Hong Kong• M.A. , The University of Hong Kong• Ph.D. , Boston University• B.A. (Law), The University of Cambridge• P.C.LL. (Law), The University of Hong Kong• Barrister-at-Law
Occupation :
Barrister
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Administration of Justice and
Legal Services, Legislative Council (1995-1997)(1998-present)
• Deputy Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure,
Legislative Council (1998-present)
• Member, Operations Review Committee, Independent
Commission Against Corruption
• Member, Panel of Lay Assessors (1979-1981)• Member, Shatin District Advisory Board (1980-1981)• Member, Shatin District Board (1981-1982)• Member, Management and Operations Committee,
Hong Kong Housing Authority (1980-1983)
• Member, Citizen's Advisory Committee on
Community Relations, Independent CommissionAgainst Corruption (1981-1983)
• Member, Executive Council of The Hong Kong
Council of Social Service (1984-1985)
• Adjudicator, Obscene Articles Tribunal (1987-1988)• Member, Public Relations Committee for The
Community Chest of Hong Kong (1989-1990)
• Part-time Member, Central Policy Unit (1989-1990)
(1991-1992)
• Member, Standing Committee on Language Education
and Research (1996)
• Member, Town Planning Appeal Board• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998-2000)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies100Hon James TO Kun-sun
Date of Birth : 11 March 1963
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• LL. B., The University of Hong Kong
• Solicitor of Hong Kong Court
Occupation :
Solicitor
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative Council• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative
Council (2000-2001)
• Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative Council
(1998-2000)
• Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)• Elected Member, Sham Shui Po District Board
(1991-1994)
• 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 (1996-2001)
• Member, Investor Education Advisory Committee,
Securities and Futures Commission (1998-2001)
• Founding Member, United Democrats of Hong Kong
(1990-1995)
• Founding Member, Democratic Party (1995-present)Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Date of Birth : 15 September 1954
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Bachelor of Social Science, The Chinese University of
Hong Kong (1978)
• Registered Teacher
Occupation :
• Teacher• Member of the Legislative Council
Public Service :
• Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
(1998-present)
• Member, Education Commission (1993-present)• Council Member, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong (1998-present)
• President, Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union• Member, Standing Committee, Hong Kong Alliance in
Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China
• Member, Executive Committee, Democratic Party• Member, Central Committee, Democratic Party101Hon HUI Cheung-ching, JP
Date of Birth : 4 September 1942
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Foshan University
Occupation :
Company Managing Director
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Commerce and Industry ,
Legislative Council
• Director, Exchange Fund Investment Limited• Member, Small and Medium Enterprises Committee• Adviser, Po Leung Kuk• President and Honorary President, The Hong Kong
Chinese Importers' and Exporters' Association
• Member, Standing Committee, The Hong Kong
Progressive Alliance
• Deputy , the Eighth Guangdong People's Congress• Member, the Sixth and Eighth Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference of GuangdongProvince
• Honorary Adviser, The Hong Kong Life Saving Society• Life Honorary President, Hong Kong Winter
Swimming Association
• Member, The China Overseas Friendship AssociationHon 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 :
• Chairman, Establishment Subcommittee, Legislative
Council
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative
Council
• Member, Legislative Council (1998-present)• Member, Standing Executive Committee of The Hong
Kong Federation of Trade Unions
• Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Wearing Apparel Industry
Employees' General Union
• Member, Social Policy Committee of The Hong Kong
Federation of Trade Unions
• Member, Social Affairs Committee of The Hong Kong
Federation of Trade Unions (1994-2000)
• Member, Right and Benefit Committee of The Hong
Kong Federation of Trade Unions (1994-2000)
• Director, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
Hong Ling Foundation for the Well-being of TheElderly Limited
• Member, Employees Retraining Board• Director, The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation
LimitedAppendix 2 Members’ Biographies102Hon CHAN Yuen-han, JP
Date of Birth : 15 November 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Hoi Luk Fung School
• San Kiu Middle School• Chack Kwan Middle School• Higher Diploma, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University and Hong Kong Business ManagementSociety
• B.A. in Philosophy , Guangdong Science and Research
University
• University of Warwick
Occupation :
Trade Union Officer
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative
Council
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services,
Legislative Council (2000-2001)
• Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Chairman, Panel on Housing, Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998)
• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative
Council (1995-1997)
• Vice-Chairman, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions
• Chairman, Hong Kong Department Stores and
Commercial Staff General Union
• Member, Standing Committee, Democratic Alliance for
Betterment of Hong Kong (1992-present)
• Director, Education Advancement Society for Workers
in Hong Kong and Kowloon
• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)• Special Representative of All-China Women's
Federation
• Member, Eastern District Board (1988-1991)• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee (1998-present)• Member, Hong Kong Productivity Council
(1994-1995)
• Honorary Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong,
Kowloon and New Territories Public Housing EstateResidents and Shopowners Organization
• Councillor of Management, Lok Kwan Social Service
Company Limited
• Trustee, Hong Kong-China Relation Strategic
Development Research Fund
• Chairperson of Sau Ming Primary School Management
Committee103Hon Bernard CHAN, JP
Date of Birth : 11 January 1965
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College, California, USA
Occupation :
• Executive Director, Asia Financial Group
• Executive Director, Asia Insurance Co. Ltd.• Executive Director, Asia Commercial Bank Ltd.
Public Service :
Industry Service• Member, Insurance Advisory Committee• Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee
• Member, Insurance Intermediaries Quality Assurance
Scheme Steering Committee
Community Service
• Chairperson, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service• Chairman, Standing Committee on Disciplined
Services Salaries and Conditions of Service
• Director, The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Ltd.• Member, Process Review Panel for the Securities and
Futures Commission
• Member, Business Advisory Group• Member, Hong Kong Sports Development Board• Member, Elderly Commission• Member, Fight Crime Committee• Council Member, Lingnan University• Vice-Chairman, Oxfam Hong Kong• Chairman, Oxfam Trailwalker Advisory Committee• Vice-Chairperson, Community Investment and
Inclusion Fund Committee
• Member, Committee on Financial Assistance for
Family Members of Those Who Sacrifice Their Lives toSave OthersHon CHAN Kam-lam, JP
Date of Birth : 22 January 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Hong Kong Technical College (now known as The HongKong Polytechnic University) (1971)
Occupation :
Full-time Councillor
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council
• Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council
(2000-2001)
• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority• Board Member, Urban Renewal Authority• Director, Exchange Fund Investment Limited• Council Member, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong
• Chairman, Kwun Tong Resident Union• Member, Kwun Tong District Council• Central and Standing Committee Member, Democratic
Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong
• Vice President, Kowloon Federation of Associations• Director, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong and Wong Tai Sin
Residents Association Company Limited
• Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Chairman, Panel on Trade and Industry , Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998)
• Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee,
Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)• Kwun Tong Provisional District Board Member
(1997-1999)
• Elected Member, Kwun Tong District Board
(1988-1997)
• Hong Kong District Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)• Member, Bilingual Laws Advisory Committee
(1995-1997)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies104Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG
LAU Yau-fun, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 9 October 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Science, University
of Illinois, USA
Occupation :
• Director, Bay Apparel Limited• Director, Golden Emblem Investment Company
Limited
• Director, Golden Harvest Dyeing & Weaving Factory
Limited
• Director, Fong Shing Cotton Mill (Hong Kong)
Limited
• Director, Tai Fong Dyeing & Weaving Factory Limited
Public Service :
Present Service• Chairman, Panel on Health Services, Legislative
Council
• Member, Panel on Commerce & Industry , Legislative
Council
• Member, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative
Council
• Member, Committee on Members' Interests• Director and General Committee Member, Textile
Council of Hong Kong Ltd
• Co-founder, Education Aboard Services (Hong Kong)
Limited
• Chairperson, Women's Commission• Honorary President, Federation of Hong Kong
Garment Manufacturers
• Director, Federation of Hong Kong Garment
Manufacturers
• Member, Hong Kong Regional Advisory Committee,
Hospital Authority
• Council Member and Director, The Hong Kong
Institute of Directors Limited
• Member, Hospital Authority• Member, Administration and Operation Meeting,
Hospital Authority
• Member, Finance Committee, Hospital Authority• Member, Medical Services Development Committee,
Hospital Authority
• Member, Audit Committee, Hospital Authority• Permanent Adviser, Yan Chai Hospital
• Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Queen
Mary Hospital
• Permanent Member, The Chinese General Chamber of
Commerce
• Member, Textiles Advisory Board• Patron Member, The Textile Institute (Hong Kong
Section)
• Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club• Honorary President and Founding Member, Hong
Kong Federation of Women
• Chairman, Chi Lin Trust Fund for the Aged Committee• Member, Chi Lin Elderly Service Management
Committee
• Founding Senior Member, Foundation for Educational
Development and Research, The University of HongKong
• Founder, Elementary Charitable Foundation• Permanent Honorary President, Friends of Hong Kong
Association Limited
• Member, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong• Founder and Chairman, The Young Entrepreneurs
Development Council Limited
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Chinese Textile Mills
Association
• Member, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee• Member, The American Chamber of Commerce in
Hong Kong
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of
Commerce Limited
• Honorary President, Chiu Yang Residents Association
of Hong Kong Limited
• Permanent Honorary President, Central District Kai-
Fong Welfare Association Limited
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Environmental Industry
Association
• Honorary President, Federation of Hong Kong
Guangdong Committee Organizations Limited
• Honorary President, Hong Kong Shunde Xing Tan
Clansmen Association Limited
• Honorary Advisor, Federation of Hong Kong Chiu
Chow Community Organizations
• Honorary Advisor, College of Nursing, Hong Kong105Past Service
• Councillor, First Legislative Council of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1998-2000)
• Councillor, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-1998)
• Member, Panel on Trade and Industry , Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Member, Panel on Health Services, Legislative Council
(1998-2000)
• Member, Panel on Environmental Affairs, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Public Service, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Provisional
Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Member, Assessment Panel on Energy Efficient
Building Award Scheme (1997)
• Member, Travel Industry Council Appeal Panel
(1998-1999)
• Chairman, Hong Kong Regional Advisory Committee
of Hospital Authority (1996-1997)
• Member, Provisional Hospital Authority (1988-1990)• Chairman, Human Resources Committee, Hospital
Authority (1990-1994)
• Chairman, Supporting Services Development
Committee, Hospital Authority (1994-1995)
• Member, Standing Committee, Hospital Authority
(1990-1995)
• Director, Board of Directors, Yan Chai Hospital
(1983-1984)
• Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Yan Chai Hospital
(1984-1985)
• Chairman, Board of Directors, Yan Chai Hospital
(1985-1986)
• Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Castle
Peak Hospital (1994-1997)
• Member, Hospital Governing Committee, Hong Kong
Buddhist Hospital (1991-1997)
• Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Tsan Yuk
Hospital (1993-1994)
• Chairman, Maryknoll Medical and Welfare Association
(1987-1988)
• Adjudicator, Immigration Tribunal (1986-1994)• Member, Central Policy Unit (1993-1995)• Adjudicator, Registration of Persons Tribunal
(1987-1988)
• Member, Regional Services Appeals Board
(1990-1996)
• Member, Federation of Hong Kong Garment
Manufacturers (1997)• Member, Hospital Governing Committee, Tsan Yuk
Hospital (1994-1999)
• Voting Member, Board of Governors, Our Lady of
Maryknoll Hospital Limited (1988-1999)
• Member, Human Resources Committee, Housing
Authority (1996-1999)
• Director, Queen Mary Hospital Charity Limited
(1997-2000)
• Chairman, Human Organ Transplant Board
(1996-2000)
• Honorary Treasurer and Executive Committee
Member, Maryknoll Medical and Welfare Association(1982-2000)
• Member, Textiles and Clothing Committee, Industry
and Technology Development Council, IndustryDepartment (1993-1999)
• Vice-Chairman and Member, United Nations
Children's Fund (1986-2000)
• Chairperson, Steering Committee for the "Campaign
to Promote the Image of the Textiles and ClothingIndustry" (1998-1999)
• Member, Administrative Appeals Board (1994-2000)• Chairman, New Territories Regional Advisory
Committee, Hospital Authority (1997-2001)
• Vice-Chairman, Ladies Committee, International
Festival of Dance Academics (1990)
• Trustee, Charitable Foundation, Hospital Authority
(1996-2001)
• Member, Council and Court, Hong Kong Baptist
University (1996-2001)
• Member, Personnel Committee, Hong Kong Baptist
University (1996-2001)
• Member, Steering Committee for the "Campaign to
Promote the Image of the Textiles and ClothingIndustry" (1999-2001)
• Honorary President, The Overseas Teo Chew Young
Entrepreneurs Association (2001)
• Member, Planning Committee, Hospital Authority
(1990-2001)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies106Hon 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, The University
of Hong Kong
Occupation :
Teacher
Public Service :
• Member, Kwai Tsing District Board / District Council
(1985-present)
• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998-present)
• Executive Committee Member, Neighbourhood and
Workers Service Centre
• Member, The Frontier• Standing Committee Member, Hong Kong Alliance in
Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China(1990-present)Hon SIN Chung-kai
Date of Birth : 15 June 1960
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• M.B.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong• Bachelor of Science, The University of Hong Kong• Member, Hong Kong Computer Society• Member, Association for Computing Machinery• Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
Occupation :
Assistant Information Technology Project Manager
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Information Technology and
Broadcasting, Legislative Council
• Deputy Chairman, Committee on Members' Interests,
Legislative Council
• Member, Information Infrastructure Advisory
Committee, Information Technology and BroadcastingBureau (1998-2004)
• Member, Advisory Committee on Code of Practice for
Recognized Certification Authorities (2000-2003)
• Member, Information Technology Task Force, Equal
Opportunities Commission (2000-2003)
• Member, Steering Committee of the Hong Kong
Education City (2000-present)
• Member, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee (1998-2003)
• Director, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited
(1999-2003)
• Member, Kwai Tsing District Board/District Council
(1985-present)
• Member, Legislative Council (Information Technology)
(1998-2004)
• Member, Legislative Council (New Territories South)
(1995-1997)
• Chairman, Kwai Tsing District Board (1994-1999)• Member, Regional Council (1988-1994)• Member, Advisory Board of the Hong Kong Wireless
Technology Industry Association (2001-present)
• Member, Steering Committee, Information Security
and Forensics Society (2000-2002)
• Member, Working Group on Web-enabling Women,
Home Affairs Department (2000-present)
• Member, Advisory Board of Hong Kong Silicon Valley .
com (Hong Kong Chapter) (2000-present)107• Honorary Member, Hong Kong External
Telecommunications Services Association(1999-present)
• Adviser, Information and Software Industry
Association (1999-2003)
• Council Member, Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology (2001-2004)
• Member, Investor Education Advisory Committee,
Securities and Futures Commission (2001-2003)
• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(2001-present)
• Member, TV Program Advisory Panel, Radio Television
Hong Kong (2000-2003)
• Member, Advisory Committee for the R&D
Programme in Transport Information Systems, TheHong Kong Polytechnic University (2001-2003)
• Member, Advisory Committee on Corruption of the
Independent Commission Against Corruption (2002-2003)
• Member, Advisory Committee for the Master of
Science Programme in Information and TechnologyManagement, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(1999-2003)Hon Andrew WONG
Wang-fat, JP
Date of Birth : 11 December 1943
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.A. (Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
• M.P.A., Syracuse University, USA
Occupation :
• Member, Legislative Council, Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (New Territories East)
• Honorary Professor of Government and Public
Administration, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Public Service :
Political• Chairman, Panel on Constitutional Affairs, Legislative
Council (1998-present)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• President, Legislative Council (1995-1997)• President, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association,
Hong Kong Branch (1995-1997)
• Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories
South-East) (1995-1997)
• Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative Council
(1994-1995)
• Member, Executive Council (1991-1992)• Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories East)
(1991-1995)
• Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories East)
(1988-1991)
• Convenor, Constitutional Development Panel,
Legislative Council (1986-1994)
• Member, Legislative Council (for New Territories East)
(1985-1988)
• Chairman, Finance Committee, Shatin District Board
(1982-1991)
• Member, Shatin District Board (1981-1994)• Member, Shatin District Advisory Board (1979-1981)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies108Others
• Member, Court of The University of Hong Kong
(1985-present)
• Ex-officio Executive Committee Member, Heung Yee
Kuk (1989-present)
• Justice of the Peace (1989-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, The
University of Hong Kong (1983-present)
• Chief Editor, Convocation Newsletter, The University
of Hong Kong (1980-present)Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
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 ProductsCompany Limited
Public Service :
• Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative Council• Deputy , National People's Congress of the People's
Republic of China
• Treasurer, The Chinese General Chamber of
Commerce, Hong Kong
• Member, Hong Kong Trade Development Council109Hon 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 (1995-1997)• Member, Tai Po District Board/District Council
(1991-1997) (1999-2003)
• Member, Tai Po Provisional District Board
(1997-1999)
• Member, Agriculture, Fisheries, Commerce and
Industries Committee, Tai Po District Board/DistrictCouncil (1985-2003)
• Member, Traffic and Transport Committee, Tai Po
District Board/District Council (1991-2003)
• Member, Environmental Improvement and Works
Committee, Tai Po District Board (1991-1997)
• Member, Recreation, Sports and Cultural Affairs
Committee, Tai Po District Board (1991-1997)
• Member, Social Services Committee, Tai Po District
Board/District Council (1991-2003)
• Convenor, Working Group for Elderly Project, Social
Services Committee, Tai Po District Board(1996-1998)
• Member, Fish Marketing Advisory Board• Member, Advisory Committee on Agriculture and
Fisheries
• Chairman, Aquaculture Sub-committee, Advisory
Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
• Member, Livestock Sub-committee, Advisory
Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
• Member, Capture Fisheries Sub-committee, Advisory
Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
• Member, Wetland Advisory Committee• Member, Working Group on Fisheries Management• Member, Fisheries Development Loan Fund Advisory
Committee
• Member, Mainland Fishermen Deckhands Appeal
Board
• Member, Working Group on Close Fishing Season in
the South China Sea• Deputy President, New Territories Association of
Societies
• 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 Aquaculture
Associations
• President, Tai Po Dragon Boat Race CommitteeAppendix 2 Members’ Biographies110Hon Jasper TSANG
Yok-sing, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 17 May 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.A., The University of Hong Kong (1968)
• Cert. Ed., The University of Hong Kong (1981)• M. Ed., The University of Hong Kong (1983)
Occupation :
Full-time Legislator
Public Service :
• Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure,
Legislative Council
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Administration of Justice
and Legal Services, Legislative Council(1998-present)
• Member, Executive Council• Non-Executive Director, Securities and Futures
Commission
• Member, National Committee of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference
• Council Member, Open University of Hong Kong• Member, English Schools Foundation• Supervisor, Pui Kiu Middle SchoolHon Howard YOUNG, JP
Date of Birth : 30 March 1948
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.Sc. (Economics) Part I, London University• British Diploma in Marketing• Member, Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
Occupation :
General Manager, Industry and Hong Kong Affairs, CathayPacific Airways
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Information Technology
and Broadcasting, Legislative Council
• Member, Southern District Board• Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
(1998-present)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)
• Member, Election Committee for the First Legislative
Council of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Member, Advisory Committee on Travel Agents• Member, Copyright Tribunal• Member, Tourism Strategy Group• Member, Rehabilitation Advisory Committee• Member, Complaints Committee, Independent
Commission Against Corruption
• Member, Executive Committee, Outward Bound Trust
of Hong Kong
• Member, Central Committee, Liberal Party111Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Date of Birth : 22 November 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B. Soc. Sc., The University of Hong Kong
• M.A., University of York, UK• Ph.D, The University of Hong Kong
Occupation :
University Lecturer, Department of Social Work and SocialAdministration, The University of Hong Kong
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Education, Legislative
Council
• Chairman, Panel on Education, Legislative Council
(2000-2001)
• Board Member, Society for Community Organization• Committee Member, Education Action Group• Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong Alliance in
Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China
• Member, Executive Committee, Democratic Party• Member, Central Committee, Democratic PartyHon YEUNG Yiu-chung, BBS
Date of Birth : 7 November 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Chinese Y.M.C.A. College• B. Soc. Sci., The Chinese University of Hong Kong• Diploma in Education, The Chinese University of
Hong Kong
Occupation :
Principal, Tin Shui Wai Heung To Middle School
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Education, Legislative Council
(2001-2002)
• Hong Kong Deputy to the Ninth National People's
Congress of the People's Republic of China
• President, Hong Kong Federation of Education
Workers
• Supervisor, Education Development Committee of
Heung To Middle School
• Member, Education Commission• Vice Chairman, Independent Police Complaints
Council (2001-2003)
• Vice Convenor, Executive Committee, Hong Kong
Culture Association
• Vice Chairman, Joint Committee for the Promotion of
the Basic Law of Hong Kong
• Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Chinese Reform
Association
• Director, Project Hope - Return to School• Executive Committee Member, Green China
Foundation
• Member, Tung Wah Group of Hospital Advisory Board• Adviser, Wen Wei Po• Adviser, Hong Kong Commercial Daily• Honorary Adviser, Hok Yau Club• Honorary Adviser, Kowloon Federation of Association• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong United Youth
Association
• Honorary President, Sham Shui Po Residents
Association
• Honorary President, Mongkok District Residence
Association
• Honorary President, Hong Kong Youths United
Association
• Adviser, Hong Kong Youth AssociationAppendix 2 Members’ Biographies112Hon LAU Chin-shek, JP
Date of Birth : 12 September 1944
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Senior Secondary Level
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative Council
• Director, Hong Kong Christian Industrial Committee• Chairman, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions• Executive Member, Hong Kong Alliance in Support of
Patriotic Democratic Movements of China
• Spokesman, Coalition to Monitor Public Transport and
Utilities
• Board Member, Hong Kong Marrow Match
Foundation
• Member, Court of The University of Hong KongHon LAU Kong-wah
Date of Birth : 22 June 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• St. Paul's College• 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 Security, Legislative
Council
• Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative Council
(2000-2001)
• Member, Shatin District Council• Member, Central Committee, Democratic Alliance for
Betterment of Hong Kong
• Convenor, Civil Force113Hon LAU Wong-fat, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 15 October 1936
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Ling Shan College
Occupation :
Chairman, Wing T ung Yick (Holdings) Limited
Public Service :
• Member, National Committee of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference (1993-present)
• Chairman, Heung Yee Kuk (1980-present)• Chairman, T uen Mun District Board (1982-present)• Chairman, T uen Mun Rural Committee
(1972-present)
• Member, The Drafting Committee for The Basic Law of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Member, The Preparatory Committee for the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region
• Member, The Preliminary Working Committee for the
Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region
• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser• Member, Legislative Council (1985-1997)• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Chairman, Provisional Regional Council (1997-1999)• Member, Regional Council (1985-1997)• President, The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association,
Tuen Mun District
• President, The Scout Association of Hong Kong, T uen
Mun District
• Member, Yan Oi Tong Advisory BoardHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee, JP
Date of Birth : 27 April 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.A. Hons., The University of Hong Kong• 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 :
• Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council
(1998-present)
• Chairman, Committee on Members' Interests,
Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Chairman, Panel on Transport, Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Chairman, Committee on Members' Interests,
Legislative Council (1995-1997)
• Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council
(1991-1997)
• Member, Legislative Council (1988-1997) (Transport
and Communication Constituency 1995-1997)
• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Chairman, Security and Guarding Services Industry
Authority
• Chairman, Standing Committee on Disciplined
Services Salaries and Conditions of Service(1991-2000)
• Chairman, Correctional Services Children's Education
Trust Committee (1990-1999)
• Member, Fight Crime Committee (1989-2001)• Member, The Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
(1990-1996)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies114• Chairman, Subcommittee on Guardianship and
Custody of The Law Reform Commission of HongKong
• Member, Regional Council (1986-1991)• Member, Hospital Governing Committee, Kowloon
Hospital (1993-2001)
• Member, Hong Kong Port and Maritime Board• Member, Hong Kong Logistics Development CouncilHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen,
GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 16 July 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons.), University of London
• Solicitor of Hong Kong• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales• Notary Public• China-Appointed Attesting Officer
Occupation :
Solicitor and Notary Public
Public Service :
Present Service• Chairman, Panel on Financial Affairs, Legislative
Council
• Member, The National Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference
• Chairman, The Hong Kong Progressive Alliance• Justice of the Peace• Member, The Board of the Urban Renewal Authority• Director, The Board of Lung Kong World Federation
School (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Past Service
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)
• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1993-1997)• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)• Member, The Consultative Committee on the New
Airport and Related Projects (1991-1998)
• Member, The Preliminary Working Committee for the
Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (1993-1995)
• President, The Law Society of Hong Kong
(1992-1993)
• Chairman, The Central and Western District Board
(1988-1994)
• Member, The Advisory Committee on Legal Education
(1991-1995)
• Member, The Board of Review on Inland Revenue
(1985-1996)115• Member, The Bilingual Laws Advisory Committee
(1988-1997)
• Member, The Court of The University of Hong Kong
(1998-2000)
• Member, The Managing Board of the Land
Development Corporation (1992-2001)
• Chairman, The Board of Review on Education
(1993-2001)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, JP
Date of Birth : 21 January 1952
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• B.A., Broadcast Journalism, University of Southern
California, USA
• M. Sc., International Relations, London School of
Economics and Political Science, University ofLondon, UK
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee,
Legislative Council
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Constitutional Affairs,
Legislative Council
• Directly Elected Legislative Councillor (1991-1997)
(1998-present)
• Vice-Chairperson, Hong Kong Journalists Association
(1988-1989)
• Chairperson, Hong Kong Journalists Association
(1989-1991)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies116Hon CHOY So-yuk
Date of Birth : 10 October 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Master of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
(1978)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons.), The University of Hong
Kong (1974)
Occupation :
Merchant
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Environmental Affairs, Legislative
Council
• Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council
(1998-2000)
• Chairman, Panel on Information Policy , Provisional
Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• Member, Eastern District Council• Member, Fujian Provincial Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consulative Conference
• Chairman, Hong Kong Trees Conservation Association• Deputy Secretary General, Board of Directors,
Overseas Chinese University of China
• Permanent Honorary Chairman, South China Athletics
Association
• Honourable Chairman, Yin Ngai Central Council• Honorary Vice President, Hong Kong Federation of
Women
• Honorary Consultant, Hong Kong Southern District
Community Association Limited
• Honorary Chairman, The Hong Kong Eastern District
Community Association
• Honorary Chairman, Joint Committee of Hong Kong
Fishermen's Organizations
• Director, The Hong Kong Safety Institute Ltd• Member, Appeal Board of Travel Industry Council of
Hong Kong
• Director, Fujian Middle School, Hong Kong• Permanent Honorary Chairman, Gee Tuck General
Association Hong Kong Limited
• Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Youth AssociationHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Date of Birth : 28 April 1960
Education and Professional Qualifications :
B.A., M.A., M.Ed., P.C.LL, Practising Solicitor
Occupation :
Solicitor
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative
Council
• Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council
(2000-2001)
• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998-present)
• Member, Tai Po District Council (1999-present)117Hon SZETO Wah
Date of Birth : 28 February 1931
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Queen's College
• Grantham College of Education• Evening School of Higher Chinese Studies
Occupation :
Full-time Legislator
Public Service :
• Member, Legislative Council (1985-1997)
(1998-present)
• Member, Provisional Urban Council• Member, Urban Council (1995-1997)• Member, Executive Committee, United Democrats of
Hong Kong (1991-1994)
• Member, Executive Committee, Democratic Party• Chairman, Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic
Democratic Movements of China
• Chief Secretary , Hong Kong Confederation of Trade
Unions (1990-1992)
• President, Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union
(1974-1990)
• Vice-President, Hong Kong Professional Teachers'
Union (1990-1996)
• Chairman of Senate, Hong Kong Professional Teachers'
Union (1996-present)
• Chairman, Chinese Textbooks Committee
(1986-1996)Hon Timothy FOK
Tsun-ting, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 14 February 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications :
University of Southern California, USA
Occupation :
Merchant
Public Service :
• Member, National Committee of the Chinese People's
Political Consultative Conference
• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
• President, Sports Federation and Olympic Committee
of Hong Kong, China
• President, Hong Kong Football Association• President, Hong Kong Sports Press Association• Member, International Olympic CommitteeAppendix 2 Members’ Biographies118Dr Hon 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 :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services,
Legislative Council
• Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative
Council (2000-2001)
• Member, Legislative Council (Social Welfare
Functional Constituency) (1995-1997)(1998-present)
• Member, Social Welfare Advisory Committee
(1995-present)
Professional Bodies
• Board Member, Hong Kong Social Workers
Association (1982-1986, 1988-1990, 1995-present)
• Board Member, Social Workers Board of Registration
(1997-present)
Community Service
• Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong Council of
Social Service (1990-1994) (1995-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, Boys' and Girls'
Clubs Association of Hong Kong (1998-present)
• Vice-Chairman, Democratic Party (2000-present)• Chairman, Cyber Senior Network Development
Association Limited (2001-present)
• Committee Member, Rain Lily Association Concerning
Sexual Violence Against Women (2001-2002)Hon TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 15 December 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Australia National University , Centre for Continuing
Education, studied "Adult Education"
• London School of Economics and Political Science,
University of London, studied "Trade Union Studies",UK
• Honorary Life Fellow, Institute of Commercial
Management, UK
Occupation :
• Trade Union Officer• Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions
Public Service :
• Member, Executive Council (1997-2002)• Chairman, Employees Retraining Board• Chairman, Elderly Commission• Chairman, Panel on Public Service, Legislative Council• Member, Vocational Training Board• Member, Standing Commission on Civil Service
Salaries and Conditions of Service
• Member, Complaints Committee, Independent
Commission Against Corruption119Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong, JP
Date of Birth : 26 September 1942
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• M.B.B.S., University of Adelaide, Australia
• F .R.C.S., Edinburgh, UK• F.R.C.P.S., Glasgow, UK• F .H.K.A.M. (Surgery)• F.H.K.C.S.
Occupation :
Medical Practitioner
Public Service :
• Chairman, Panel on Planning, Lands and Works,
Legislative Council
• Chairman, Yuen Long District Council• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Chairman, Panel on Health Services, Provisional
Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Member, Legislative Council (Elected Member - New
Territories West Constituency) (1992-1995)
• Member, Provisional Regional Council (1997-2000)• Member, Regional Council (1986-1988)• Yuen Long District Board Member (1980-1991)• Member, Municipal Services Appeals Board• Member, Administrative Appeals Board• Member, Hospital Governing Committee, T uen Mun
Hospital (1997-2002)
• Permanent Adviser and former Chairman, Pok Oi
Hospital
• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser• Council Member, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong (1997-1998)
• Justice of the Peace• Court Member, The University of Hong Kong• Member, Antiquities Advisory BoardHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him, JP
Date of Birth : 24 June 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications :
B.A. and Dip. Ed., University of Sydney, Australia
Occupation :
Director
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative
Council
• Member, Antiquities Advisory Board (1996-present)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies120Hon LI Fung-ying, JP
Date of Birth : 2 December 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Tertiary Education
Occupation :
Full-time Legislator
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Public Service, Legislative
Council
• Member, Equal Opportunities Commission• Member, Task Force on Employment• Secretary General, The Federation of Hong Kong and
Kowloon Labour UnionsHon Henry WU
King-cheong, BBS, JP
Date of Birth : 23 August 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Master of Applied Science, University of Toronto, Canada
Occupation :
Merchant / Executive Director
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Financial Affairs,
Legislative Council
• Member, Eastern District Council• Chairman, Eastern District Fight Crime Committee• Member, Council of The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
• Member, Environmental Campaign Committee• Director, Board of The Ocean Park Corporation• Member, Statistics Advisory Board• Member, Board of Trustees of The Lord Wilson
Heritage Trust
• Vice Chairman, Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Power
Station / Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station Nuclear SafetyConsultative Committee
• Standing Committee Member, The Chinese General
Chamber of Commerce
• Chairman, Executive Committee of The Boys' and
Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong
• Director, Hong Kong Physically Handicapped and
Able-Bodied Association
• Chairman, Board of Hong Kong Dance Company
Limited
• Director, Friends of Hong Kong Association• Standing Committee Member, Hong Kong Pei Hua
Education Foundation
• Honorary Permanent President, The Chinese Gold and
Silver Exchange Society
• Permanent Honorary President, Hong Kong
Stockbrokers Association
• Trustee Member, Hong Kong Tennis Foundation Ltd.121Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan, JP
Date of Birth : 30 September 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Pepperdine University (B.Sc., M.B.A.)
Occupation :
• Chairman, Goldearn Consultants Ltd.
• Chairman, Syto Trading and Investment Ltd.• Chairman, Citiway Development Ltd.• Deputy General Manager, World Trade Centre Club
Hong Kong
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Food Safety and
Environmental Hygiene, Legislative Council
• Member, Eastern District Council of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region
• Member, Complaints Committee, Independent
Commission Against Corruption
• Member, Liquor Licensing Board• Chairman, Hong Kong Catering Industry Association• Honorary Life President, The Association of Restaurant
Managers Ltd.
• Convenor and Spokesman, Restaurant Trade TES
Concern Group
• Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Eye Foundation• Member, Quality Tourism Services Council• Adviser, Association of Better Business and Tourism
Services
• Member, Chinese Cuisine Training Institute Training
Board
• Committee Member, Diocesan Boys' SchoolHon Michael MAK Kwok-fung
Date of Birth : 23 August 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Master of Health Services Management• Registered Mental Nurse• Certificate in Medical Psychology• Certificate in AIDS Counselling• Post Registration Diploma in Nursing Administration
Occupation :
• Legislative Councillor (Health Services) (full-time)• Department Operations Manager, Kwai Chung
Hospital (part-time)
• Guest Lecturer of University of Ballarat of Australia
(part-time)
Public Service :
• Executive Member, Association of Hong Kong Nursing
Staff (1991-present)
• Department Operations Manager of a public hospital
(1994-present)
• Volunteer, Hong Kong AIDS Foundation
(1991-present)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies122Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Date of Birth : 3 March 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Social Work• Master of Social Work
Occupation :
Full-time Councillor
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee,
Legislative Council
• Member, Panel on Planning, Lands and Works,
Legislative Council
• Member, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council• Member, Panel on Information Technology and
Broadcasting, Legislative Council
• Member, Panel on Manpower, Legislative Council• Member, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council• Member, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council• Member, Panel on Public Service, Legislative Council• Chairman, Bills Committee on Land Registration
(Amendment) Bill 2000
• Member, Bills Committee on Boilers and Pressure
Vessels (Amendment) Bill 2001
• Member, Bills Committee on Landlord and Tenant
(Consolidation) (Amendment) Bill 2001
• Chairman, Subcommittee on review of the Building
Management Ordinance, LegCo Panel on Home Affairs
• Member, Subcommittee to study discrimination on the
ground of sexual orientation
• Member, Subcommittee on matters relating to the
implementation of railway development projects
• Member, Tsuen Wan District Board / District Council
(1985-present)
• Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)• Member, Regional Council (1986-1995)Hon LEUNG Fu-wah, MH, JP
Date of Birth : 21 October 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Bachelor, University of Jinan• Certificate in Social Studies, The University of Hong
Kong
Occupation :
Unionist
Public Service :
• Vice Chairman, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions (HKFTU)
• Director, Rights and Benefits Committee, The HKFTU• Vice Chairman, Hong Kong and Kowloon Rubber and
Plastic Workers General Union
• Adviser, Association of Managerial, Clerical and
Technical Employees in Manufacturing Industry
• Member, Labour Advisory Board (1991-2000)• Member, Employees Retraining Board (1992-1999)• Member, Guangdong Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference
• Member, Occupational Safety and Health Council
(1992-1995)
• Member, Hong Kong Productivity Council
(1995-1999)123Dr Hon LO Wing-lok
Date of Birth : 13 September 1954
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• St. Paul's College (Primary) (1961-1967)
• St. Paul's College (Secondary) (1967-1974)• Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
(1974-1979)
• M.B.B.S. (HK) (1979)• M.R.C.P. (UK) (1984)• D.T.M. & H. (London) (1985)• F.H.K.C.P. (Fellow of Hong Kong College of
Physicians) (1991)
• F.H.K.A.M. (Medicine) (Foundation Fellow of Hong
Kong Academy of Medicine) (1993)
• F .R.C.P . (Edinburgh) (1997)
Occupation :
Medical Practitioner
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Health Services,
Legislative Council
• Council Member, The Hong Kong Society for
Infectious Diseases (1996-present)
• The Hong Kong Medical Association
- President (2000-2002)- Vice-President (1998-2000)- Council Member (1997-1998)
• Member, The Medical Council of Hong Kong
(1999-present)
• Member, Subcommittee on Infectious Disease, The
Hong Kong College of Physicians (1999-2001)
• St. James' Settlement of Hong Kong
- Member, Management Committee for the Adult
Health Promotion Centre
- Member, Advisory Committee on Residential
Services
• Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH)
- Member (1.10.1997-present)- Chairman, Working Group on the Quit (Tobacco
Smoking) Campaign (1998 and 2000)
- Chairman, Publicity and Community Involvement
Committee
- Chairman, Working Group for the 1999 World No
Tobacco Day Activities (1999)• Member, Hospital Governing Committee of T ung Wah
East Hospital, Hospital Authority(28.8.1997-present)
• Trailwalker (1994-1999)
- Co-ordinator of the Hong Kong Medical
Association for Trailwalker. Mobilized more than100 members of the medical profession toparticipate in this charity walk and collectivelyraised HK$ 2.8 million for charity over the 5 years
- Member, Trailwalker Advisory Committee
(8/2000 - 8/2001)
• Member, Steering Committee on Healthy Living, the
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion (5/1998-present)
• Member, Election Committee (Medical Sub-sector) for
the election of the Legislative Council of the HongKong Special Administrative Region (1998)
• Member, Scientific Committee of the Hong Kong
Advisory Council on AIDS (1999-present)
• Member, Advisory Council on Food and
Environmental Hygiene (1.4.2000-present)
• Vice-Chairman, Independent Police Complaints
Council (2001-present)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies124Hon WONG Sing-chi
Date of Birth : 11 October 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Bachelor Degree in Social Work
• Registered Social Worker
Occupation :
Registered Social Worker
Public Service :
• Member, North District Council (1991-1994)
(2000-present)
• Member, Regional Council (1995-1999)• Legislative Councillor (2000-present)• C C C Lim Tze School Management Committee
MemberHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Date of Birth : 17 March 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications :
B.A. (Hons.) in Social Policy and Public Administration,Bradford University , UK (1982)
Occupation :
• Part-Time T utor, City University of Hong Kong
Continuous and Professional Education
• Columnist of the Oriental Daily News
Public Service :
Political Experience• Founder and Chairman, Hong Kong Association for
Democracy and People's Livelihood (1986-present)
Experience on Community Organizations and Societies
• President, Concern for Sham Shui Po People's
Livelihood (1984-present)
• Community Organizer, Society for Community
Organization (1976-1979)
Experience on China-Hong Kong Affairs
• Member, Election Council for Hong Kong Deputies to
the Tenth National People's Congress of the People'sRepublic of China (1997-present)
• Member, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1996-1997)
• Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion (1996-1998)
• Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)• Member, Hong Kong Basic Law Consultative
Committee (1985-1989)
Parliamentary Experience
• Elected Member, Legislative Council (2000-2004)• Elected member, Sham Shui Po District Council
(2002-2003)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Elected Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)• Elected Member, Sham Shui Po District Board
(1988-1991)
• Elected Member, Urban Council (1983-1995)125Experience on Cultural Affairs
• Chairman, Performing Companies Sub-committee of
Urban Council (1985-1995)
• Vice Chairman, Culture Select Committee of Urban
Council (1984-1995)
• Board Member, Hong Kong Philharmonic Society
(1984-1985)
Experience on Housing Affairs
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council/Provisional Legislative Council (1991-1998)
• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority (1990-1998)• Director, Hong Kong People's Council on Public
Housing Policy (1982-1989)
Experience on Educational Affairs
• Tutor, City University of Hong Kong Continuous and
Professional Education (1998-present)
• General Education Co-ordinator, The University of
Hong Kong (2/1999-8/2000)Hon IP Kwok-him, JP
Date of Birth : 8 November 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Hon Wah Middle School• Bachelor, South China Normal University
Occupation :
Executive Secretary , Hon Wah Educational Organization
Public Service :
• Deputy Chairman, Democratic Alliance for Betterment
of Hong Kong (DAB)
• Member, Central and Western District Board/District
Council (Kwun Lung)
• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority/Building
Committee, Hong Kong Housing Authority
• Member, Action Committee Against Narcotics• Member, Court of The University of Hong Kong• Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council• Member, The Legislative Council Commission• Convenor, Legislative Council Caucus, DAB• Chairman, Central District Kaifong Welfare
Association
• Vice-Chairman, Association of the Hong Kong Island
Ltd.
• Honorary Adviser, Association of the Hong Kong
Central and Western District Ltd.
• Vice-Chairman, Kennedy Town Kaifong Association• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Kwun Lung Residents
Association
• Adviser, T un Sin Tan Limited• Court Member, Hong Kong Taoist Association Shun
Yeung Primary School
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Chamber of Small and
Medium Business Limited
• Honorary Adviser, Chinese Merchants Association• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Rice Suppliers'
Association Limited
• Court Chairman, Fong Chung Social Service Centre
Limited
• Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)• Member, The Legislative Council Commission
(1995-1997)
• Convenor, Legislative Council Caucus, DAB
(1995-1997)Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies126• Chairman, Legislative Council Select Committee to
Inquire into the Circumstances Surrounding theDeparture of Mr Leung Ming-yin from theGovernment and Related Issues (1996-1997)
• Chairman, Panel on Public Service, Legislative Council
(1995-1997)
• Member, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)• Deputy Chairman, House Committee, Provisional
Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Convenor, Provisional Legislative Council Caucus,
DAB (1997-1998)
• Chairman, Panel on Public Service, Provisional
Legislative Council (1997-1998)
• Hong Kong District Affairs Adviser (appointed by
China) (1994-1998)
• Member, Court of The University of Hong Kong
(1995-1998)
• Honorary Adviser, Local Geotechnical Engineers'
Association, Civil Engineering Department(1995-1997)
• Member, District Fight Crime Committee, Central and
Western District (1993-2000)
• Member, Caritas Community Center Kennedy Town
Advisory Committee (1995-1997)
• Adviser on Club Affairs, Hok Yau Club (1997-2000)• Honorary Chairman, Anglo-Chinese Vegetable
Wholesale Merchants Association Ltd.
• Honorary Chairman, Western District Licensed
Hawkers Friendly Association
• Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong and Kowloon
Merchants and Hawkers Association
• Chairman, Sun Way Mansion Owners' Corporation
(1990-1995)Hon LAU Ping-cheung
Date of Birth : 3 October 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• Hong Kong Polytechnic (now known as The Hong
Kong Polytechnic University), Higher Diploma inQuantity Surveying (1974)
• Master of Science Degree in Construction Project
Management, The University of Hong Kong (1990)
• Fellow, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors• Registered Professional Surveyor• Member, The Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators• Authorized Person - Surveyor under the Buildings
Ordinance
• Fellow, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors• Member, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Occupation :
Quantity Surveyor
Public Service :
Major Professional Activities• President, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
(1996-1997)
• Chairman, The Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) (1996-1997)
• Chairman, Surveyors Registration Board of Hong Kong
(1995-1996)
Promotion of Professional Services
• Vice-chairman, The Hong Kong Coalition of
Professional Services (2001- present)
• Chairman of Board of Directors, Joint Professional
Centre, Joint Professional Coalition (2000-2002)
• Member, Trade Development Council (TDC)
Professional Services Advisory Committee(1996-present)
• Convenor, TDC Infrastructure Development Services
Promotion Working Group (2000-present)
• Convenor, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Subcommittee on Independent Quantity Surveyors'Role in Infrastructure Projects (1998-2000)
• Member, Advisory Council, Hong Kong International
Arbitration Centre (1997-present)
Community Service
• Deputy Chairman, Panel on Planning, Lands and
Works, Legislative Council (2000-present)127Appendix 2 Members’ Biographies
• Member, The Community Chest Dress Casual Day
Organizing Committee (1996-present)
• Honorary Adviser, Po Leung Kuk Project Development
and Property Management Committee (1997-1998)
• Honorary Adviser, Capital Works Project, Provisional
Urban Council (1998-1999)
• Member, Tourism Development Steering Committee,
Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA) (1996-1997)
• Member, HKTA Task Force on Aquatic Stadium Study
(1997-2000)
• Member, Contractors Registration Preparation
Committee, Buildings Department (BD) (1997-1998)
• Member, Contractors Registration Committee, BD
(1998-2001)
• Member, Construction Advisory Board (CAB)
(1999-2002)
• Member, Contracts Committee, CAB (1999-2001)• Member, Appeal Panel, Estate Agents Authority,
Housing Bureau (1999-2000)
• Co-opted Member, Building and Development
Committee, Construction Industry Training Authority(CITA) (1999-present)
• Member, Cost and Environment Subcommittee,
Construction Industry Review Committee (CIRC)(2000)
• Member, Election Committee for 1998 Legislative
Council Elections
• Member, Election Committee for 2000 Legislative
Council Elections
• Non-executive Director, Urban Renewal Authority
(2001-present)
• Member, Advisory Group on Road Openings
(2001-present)
• Member, Vetting Committee for the Professional
Services Development Assistance Scheme (2002-2004)
Education Promotion
• External Examiner, Department of Building and
Construction, City University of Hong Kong(1997-1999)
• Honorary Adviser, Professional Diploma in Real Estate
Administration, School of Professional and ContinuingEducation, The University of Hong Kong(1998-present)
• Academic Advisory Committee, Post-Graduate
Diploma in Real Estate Development and QuantitySurveying, SPACE, The University of Hong Kong(1998-present)
• Council Member, City University of Hong Kong
(2001-2003)
• Chairman, Advisory Committee for the Department of
Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics, The Hong KongPolytechnic University (2002-present)Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee, SC, JP
Date of Birth : 11 September 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications :
• St. Francis Canossian College (1960-1970)• St. Paul's Co-Educational College (1970-1972)• LL.B. (Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
(1972-1975)
• LL.M., University of London (1975-1976)• College of Law (Bar Finals) (1976-1977)• Called to the Bar in England (1977)• Called to the Bar in Hong Kong (1978)• Called to the Inner Bar in Hong Kong (1993)• Senior Counsel (1997)
Occupation :
Barrister
Public Service :
• Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Association of
Registered Tour Co-ordinators Ltd. (2002-2003)
• Honorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong Doctors Union
(2002-2003)
• Legal Adviser, The Hong Kong 1095th Eastern
Optimistic Scout Group (05.03.2001)
• Chairman, Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings),
Planning and Lands Bureau (01.12.2000-30.11.2003)
• Chairman, Appeal Board Panel (Consumer Goods
Safety), Commerce and Industry Bureau(20.10.1999-19.10.2001)
• Deputy Chairman, Inland Revenue Board of Review,
Finance Bureau (03.01.1995-31.12.2003)
• Member of Justice, Hong Kong Section of the
International Commission of Jurists (1999)
• Member, Provisional Council on Reproductive
Technology (1995-2000)
• Patron, St. John's Cathedral HIV Education Centre
(1999)
• Member, Board of Advisers for the British Chevening
Scholarships in Hong Kong (1999)
• Member, Management Committee of Consumer Legal
Action Fund, Consumer Council(06.12.1994-05.12.2000)
• Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
(16.01.1997-20.01.1999)128• Chairman, Sub-Committee on Civil Liability for
Unsafe Products, Law Reform Commission(1995-1998)
• Member, Sub-Committee on Description of Flats on
Sale, Law Reform Commission (1992-1998)
• Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(01.04.1994-31.03.1996)
• Member, Consumer Council (01.01.1989 31.12.1995)• Member, Board of Education
(01.07.1991-30.06.1995)Hon MA Fung-kwok, JP
Date of Birth : 2 July 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Civil Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic
Occupation :
Director, Major Trend Entertainment Ltd.
Public Service :
• Member, Culture and Heritage Commission• Member, Estate Agents Authority• Member, Projects Vetting Committee of Film
Development Fund
• Member, Film Services Advisory Committee• Member, Copyright Tribunal of the Government of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Vice Convenor, New Century Forum• Consultant, Hong Kong United Youth Association• Director, The Hong Kong Chinese Importers' and
Exporters' Association
• Founding Member and Vice Chairman, Hong Kong,
Kowloon and New Territories Motion Picture IndustryAssociation Ltd.129Bills PassedBills Passed Appendix 3
Passage
1st Reading through
Bills Gazette Date Date LegCo Date
@ 1. Drug Trafficking and Organized Crimes 20.10.2000 1.11.2000 11.7.2002
(Amendment) Bill 2000
@ 2. Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Bill 2000 20.10.2000 1.11.2000 13.3.2002
@ 3. Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2000 10.11.2000 22.11.2000 22.5.2002@ 4. Securities and Futures Bill 24.11.2000 29.11.2000 13.3.2002@ 5. Banking (Amendment) Bill 2000 24.11.2000 29.11.2000 13.3.2002@ 6. Land Registration (Amendment) Bill 2000 22.12.2000 17.1.2001 3.7.2002@ 7. Karaoke Establishments Bill 12.1.2001 7.2.2001 3.7.2002
@ 8. Fire Safety (Buildings) Bill 2.2.2001 14.2.2001 3.7.2002
@ 9. Public Health and Municipal Services 16.2.2001 28.2.2001 23.1.2002
(Amendment) Bill 2001
@ 10. Banking (Amendment) Bill 2001 23.3.2001 4.4.2001 19.12.2001@ 11. Boilers and Pressure Vessels (Amendment) Bill 2001 27.4.2001 9.5.2001 5.6.2002@ 12. Massage Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2001 4.5.2001 16.5.2001 14.11.2001@ 13. Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes 18.5.2001 23.5.2001 6.2.2002
(Amendment) Bill 2001
@ 14. The Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2001 18.5.2001 30.5.2001 28.11.2001
@ 15. Companies (Amendment) Bill 2001 25.5.2001 6.6.2001 31.10.2001
16. Medical and Health Care 1.6.2001 13.6.2001 24.4.2002
(Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2001
@ 17. Import and Export (Electronic Transactions) Bill 2001 1.6.2001 13.6.2001 10.7.2002@ 18. Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal 1.6.2001 13.6.2001 22.5.2002
(Amendment) Bill 2001
@ 19. Road Traffic Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2001 8.6.2001 20.6.2001 27.2.2002
@ 20. Noise Control (Amendment) Bill 2001 15.6.2001 27.6.2001 26.6.2002
@ 21. Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 22.6.2001 4.7.2001 10.7.2002@ 22. Travel Agents (Amendment) Bill 2001 29.6.2001 11.7.2001 24.4.2002@ 23. Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation 28.9.2001 31.10.2001 19.12.2001
(Amendment) Bill 2001
24. Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2001 26.10.2001 31.10.2001 21.11.2001130* 25. The Bank of East Asia, Limited (Merger) Bill 23.11.2001 5.12.2001 19.12.2001
&
30.11.2001
#* 26. Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. 23.11.2001 5.12.2001 19.12.2001
(Hong Kong Consolidation) Bill &
30.11.2001
@ 27. Employees Compensation Assistance 15.2.2002 27.2.2002 26.6.2002
(Amendment) Bill 2002
28. Appropriation Bill 2002 6.3.2002 6.3.2002 17.4.2002
29. Extension of Vetting Period 8.2.2002 13.3.2002 24.4.2002
(Legislative Council) Bill 2002
@ 30. Marine Fish Culture (Amendment) Bill 2002 28.3.2002 17.4.2002 29.5.2002
31. Revenue Bill 2002 12.4.2002 17.4.2002 26.6.200232. Revenue (No. 2) Bill 2002 12.4.2002 17.4.2002 26.6.2002
# @ 33. United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Bill 12.4.2002 17.4.2002 12.7.2002
@ 34. Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes 19.4.2002 24.4.2002 12.7.2002
(Amendment) Bill 2002
35. Adaptation of Laws (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2002 3.5.2002 15.5.2002 5.6.2002
* 36. CITIC Ka Wah Bank Limited (Merger) Bill 3.5.2002 29.5.2002 12.7.2002
&
10.5.2002
@ 37. Public Officers Pay Adjustment Bill 31.5.2002 5.6.2002 11.7.2002
38. Supplementary Appropriation (2001-2002) Bill 2002 14.6.2002 19.6.2002 12.7.2002
@ Bill passed with Committee Stage Amendments moved by the Government
# Bill passed with Committee Stage Amendments moved by Members
* Members' BillPassage
1st Reading through
Bills Gazette Date Date LegCo Date131Motion Debates HeldMotion Debates Held Appendix 4
17 October 2001
“Motion of Thanks” moved by
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW
LIANG Shuk-yee
amendment moved by
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
31 October 2001
“Report of the Working Group on District
Councils Review” moved by
Hon IP Kwok-him
amendment moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
31 October 2001
“Developing nanotechnology” moved by
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
7 November 2001
“Upholding the rule of law” moved by
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
amendment moved by
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingThe motion as amended by Hon James TIEN Pei-chun: “That this Councilthanks the Chief Executive for his address, and urges the Governmentand the relevant organizations to increase employment opportunitiesand alleviate the hardship of people’s livelihood by adopting more positivemeasures, which should include fully waiving rates payment for the nextfour quarters, creating 20,000 temporary posts in addition to the jobsarising from infrastructural projects, reducing the rents payable by tenantsof the Housing Authority’s commercial properties and public rentalhousing flats, and deferring to the end of March 2003 the collection ofthe salaries tax payable in 2002.” was carried.
The original motion: “That, regarding the Report of the Working Group
on District Councils Review , this Council urges the Government to acceptextensively the views gathered during the public consultation andappropriately revise the recommendations contained in the Report and,in order to elevate the functions of the District Councils, this Councilalso requests the Government to gradually transfer to them some of theGovernment’s functions for the provision of cultural, leisure andenvironmental hygiene facilities.” was carried.
The motion: “That, as the rapid development of nanotechnology, an
emerging domain of science, will bring about revolutionary changes toall industrial sectors in the 21st century , and all developed countries arenow actively researching this domain, this Council urges the Governmentto develop nanotechnology, with a view to fostering the development ofthe local economy.” was carried.
The original motion: “That, in order to maintain the competitive edge of
Hong Kong in the rule of law, this Council urges the Government to:
(a) promote and implement reforms in legal education;(b) comprehensively review the demand for legal and related services;
(c) expand the scope of legal aid services;
(d) set up community legal service centres;(e) promote awareness and knowledge of the law in the community;
and
(f) promote studies on the legal systems of China and Hong Kong,
and organize more international conferences on this subject.”
was carried.Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result1327 November 2001
“Reviewing the Old Age Allowance Scheme”
moved by
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
14 November 2001
“Improving the business environment”moved by
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou
amendments moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
14 November 2001
“Reducing the fares of various public transport
services” moved by
Hon LAU Kong-wah
amendment moved by
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singDate, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
The motion: “That this Council deeply regrets the Government’s repeateddelays in reviewing the Old Age Allowance Scheme, and urges theGovernment to immediately improve the scheme and increase theallowance rates, so as to improve the livelihood of the poor elderly .” wascarried.
The motion as amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai: “That this Council
urges the Government to dedicate itself to improving the businessenvironment, in the face of economic restructuring, by promoting fairmarket competition, implementing sustainable development, protectingthe rights of both employers and employees, abolishing unnecessarybusiness rules and regulations, reducing the burden on enterprises incomplying with regulations and improving the support services for thebusiness community to ensure that Hong Kong maintains itscompetitiveness, and to adopt the following measures:
(a) to review the functions of the Business Advisory Group, with a
view to enhancing its work in business environment assessment to
ensure that the impact of new policies and legislation being
formulated on the business environment will be fully assessed,and at the same time review existing legislation and administrativemeasures that are unfavourable to the business environment, so asto facilitate the overall economic development ; and
(b) to streamline the existing licensing mechanism and expedite the
provision of one-stop licensing services for various trades, andlower the licence fees so as to reduce the operating costs ofbusinesses.”
was carried.
The motion as amended by Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing: “That, as Hong
Kong’s economy remains in the doldrums with the unemployment raterising to 5.3%, the Consumer Price Index falling for three consecutiveyears, and the worsening deflationary situation, while the fares of variouspublic transport services remain high, and transport expenses accountfor a large proportion of the public’s living expenses, this Council urgesthe Government to discuss with various public transport operators andencourage them to take account of their respective operating conditionsand reduce their fares or offer concessions to passengers, therebyalleviating the burden on the public.” was carried.133Appendix 4 Motion Debates Held
Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
21 November 2001
“Conservation policy” moved by
Hon CHOY So-yuk
amendments moved by
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG
LAU Yau-funDr Hon LAW Chi-kwong
21 November 2001
“Alleviating the disparity between the rich and
the poor” moved by
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
amendment moved by
Hon WONG Sing-chiThe original motion: “That this Council urges the Government toformulate a set of comprehensive policies on conservation of the naturalenvironment and the ecology , including:
(a) setting clear and specific conservation objectives;(b) based on the findings of the Hong Kong Biodiversity Survey
recently completed by the University of Hong Kong, as well as therelevant data available from government departments, non-governmental organizations and other tertiary institutions, settingup an ecology database expeditiously and establishing a plan andthe order of priority for conservation work;
(c) reviewing and improving the existing legislation and mechanisms
relating to conservation, so as to ensure that land of ecologicalvalue can be duly protected and managed;
(d) in view of the public interest, exploring practicable and reasonable
options to conserve the ecological environment on privately-owned land, and offering reasonable compensation to or makingarrangements for the affected owners to ensure more effectiveconservation and management of the land concerned;
(e) increasing the funding for education and research work on
conservation in local tertiary institutions, and strengthening theco-operation with such institutions in this regard;
(f) enhancing the training for personnel engaged in the management
and keeping of nature reserves; and
(g) encouraging discussion and the exchange of views on
conservation issues among government departments, greengroups, private organizations, village representatives, universitiesand research institutions and uniting the efforts of the variousparties in actively promoting the protection of the ecologicalenvironment in Hong Kong, with a view to integratingenvironmental conservation with urban development andachieving a balance between the two.”
was carried.
The original motion: “That, as Hong Kong’s economy remains in the
doldrums and the problem of the disparity between the rich and thepoor is becoming increasingly serious, this Council urges the Governmentto comprehensively study the causes of the problem and formulatecorresponding social and economic policies so as to improve thelivelihood of the poor and narrow the gap between the rich and thepoor.” was carried.134Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
28 November 2001
“Reducing utility charges” moved by
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
28 November 2001
“Going northward for development and
employment” moved by
Hon NG Leung-sing
amendment moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
5 December 2001
“Reducing government fees and charges”moved by
Hon LAU Chin-shek
5 December 2001
“Reviewing the labelling system for prepackagedfoods” moved by
Hon CHAN Kam-lamThe motion: “That, as Hong Kong’s economy remains in the doldrumswith the unemployment rate rising to 5.3%, while various utility chargesremain high, accounting for a large proportion of the public’s livingexpenses, this Council urges the Government to expeditiously reducewater and sewage charges and discuss with various utility operators andencourage them to take account of their respective operating conditionsand reduce charges or offer concessions to users, thereby alleviating theburden on the public.” was carried.
The original motion: “That this Council urges the Government to
strengthen measures to assist local trades and industries as well as HongKong people that intend to go northward for development andemployment.” was carried.
The motion: “That, as Hong Kong’s economy remains in the doldrums
with the unemployment rate on the rise again, this Council urges theGovernment to expeditiously reduce tuition, medical charges, businessregistration fees, as well as vehicle licence and driving licence fees, therebyalleviating the burden on the public.” was carried.
The motion: “That, as the existing labelling system for regulating
prepackaged foods is inadequate and fails to keep pace with the salespractices of food retailers and the developments in food technology ,hence depriving consumers of the full right to information and adequateprotection, this Council urges the Government to conduct acomprehensive review of the existing system, including:
(a) imposing penalties for the sale of foods which have passed their
durability dates;
(b) the arrangements for exemption from labelling under the existing
legislation;
(c) exploring the feasibility of introducing a ‘nutritional value’ label;(d) expeditiously legislating for the labelling of foods containing
genetically modified ingredients; and
(e) expeditiously devising a monitoring and labelling system for
health foods.”
was negatived.135Appendix 4 Motion Debates Held
Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
The motion as amended by Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong and further
amended by Hon LAU Kong-wah: “That this Council urges theGovernment to expeditiously review the existing mechanisms foradjusting the pay and fringe benefits of senior executives of the HongKong Monetary Authority and statutory public bodies and considerintroducing the following measures to improve the way in which theyuse public funds and to enhance their accountability:
(a) to ensure that the policy secretaries appointed to the boards of
management of these bodies discharge their monitoring dutieseffectively and are accountable to the Legislative Council;
(b) to devise for these bodies a pay and fringe benefits adjustment
mechanism which is clear, transparent and acceptable to thepublic;
(c) to put these bodies under the scrutiny of the Director of Audit so
as to enhance their accountability in their operation; and
(d) to provide that the committees and subcommittees of the
Legislative Council may require the chairpersons and chiefexecutive officers of these bodies to attend their meetings andanswer questions from Members.”
was carried.
The motion: “That, in view of the repeated occurrence of substandard
construction in public works, this Council urges the Government toreview and improve the tendering system for all its contracts, especiallythe lowest-bid selection criterion, thereby ensuring governmentcontractors’ quality of work.” was carried.
The motion as amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai: “That, as both Hong
Kong and Guangdong have been vigorously developing the logisticsindustry in recent years but have rarely engaged in co-operative projects,in order to avoid harmful competition, this Council urges the Governmentto:
(a) comprehensively explore various feasible options with the
Guangdong Provincial Government for strengthening co-operationand the streaming of the logistics industry and co-ordinating moreeffectively the development objectives and strategies in bothplaces;12 December 2001
“Reviewing the pay adjustment mechanisms ofstatutory bodies and the Hong Kong MonetaryAuthority” moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
amendments moved by
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon LAU Kong-wah
12 December 2001
“Reviewing the Government’s tendering system”
moved by
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
19 December 2001
“Strengthening co-operation with Guangdong indeveloping the logistics industry” moved by
Hon HUI Cheung-ching
amendment moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kai136Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
19 December 2001
“Opposing unfair competition” moved by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
9 January 2002
“Urban renewal projects” moved by
Hon James TO Kun-sun
amendment moved by
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
9 January 2002
“The Convention on the Rights of the Child”
moved by
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan(b) as far as possible, accord priority in allocating resources for cross-
boundary sea, land and air transport infrastructural projects andexpeditiously remove the barriers hindering the operation of thelogistics businesses in both places, including implementing round-the-clock cargo clearance for laden goods vehicles in other bordercontrol points, actively studying the construction of a bridgeconnecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai, granting traffic rightsfor air cargo services as appropriate, implementing the streamingand connection of flight routes with the airports in the Pearl RiverDelta, and establishing a technology platform whereby Hong Kongand Guangdong can exchange logistics information; and
(c) encourage enterprises in Hong Kong and Guangdong to invest in
each other’s logistics industry and infrastructural services relatingto sea, land and air transport.”
was carried.
The motion: “That, as currently unreasonable market domination and
unfair competition exist in such domains as power supply , gas, petroleumproducts, supermarkets, container terminals and their complementaryservices, and the Easy Pay System, and the trend tends to escalate, therebyadversely affecting people’s livelihood as well as industrial and commercialenterprises, this Council urges the Government to expeditiously enact afair competition law and set up a fair competition authority, so as topromote fair competition and safeguard the rights and interests of thepublic.” was negatived.
The original motion: “That this Council strongly urges the authorities to
honour and fulfil their pledges on urban renewal given to the LegislativeCouncil and the residents; and to expeditiously announce the urbanrenewal projects.” was carried.
The motion: “That this Council urges the Government to expeditiously
harmonize legislation and policies with the Convention on the Rights ofthe Child so as to discharge the international obligations of Hong Kongas a territory to which the Convention applies.” was carried.137Appendix 4 Motion Debates Held
Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
16 January 2002
“Rent concession for domestic and commercial
tenants of public rental housing estates”moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
amendments moved by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
23 January 2002
“Scheme of Control Agreement” moved by
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
amendment moved by
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon LAU Chin-shekThe motion as amended by Hon CHAN Kam-lam: “That, whereas Hong
Kong’s deteriorating economy has posed much hardship on people’slivelihood, the Housing Authority is currently reviewing a number ofpolicies that affect people’s livelihood and such policy changes will havean impact on the existing rent levels of public rental housing (PRH), thisCouncil urges the Housing Authority and the Housing Society to adoptthe following measures to lessen the burden of housing expenses on thepublic and alleviate the operational difficulties of commercial tenants:
(a) introducing a mechanism whereby , subject to their passing a
vetting process, PRH tenants who are paying excessive rents areonly required to pay rents equivalent to 13% of their totalhousehold income, for a period of one year;
(b) granting a 50% rent reduction for households comprising elderly
persons only and having financial difficulties;
(c) reducing the rents of commercial tenants by 30% for a period of
six months and completing the reassessment of shop rentalsexpeditiously after receiving the applications of commercial
tenants; and
(d) conducting full consultation with the Legislative Council and the
public in reviewing public housing policies.”
was carried.
The motion as amended by Hon James TIEN Pei-chun: “That, in order
to improve Hong Kong’s business environment and alleviate people’sburden, this Council urges the Government to strive, subject to theprinciple of upholding the spirit of contract, for fairer and morereasonable rates of return and other terms when it conducts in 2003 theinterim review on the Scheme of Control Agreements signed with thetwo power companies, expeditiously announce the findings of the studyon power interconnection, and to prepare, as early as possible, for theopening up of the electricity supply market in the future.” was carried.138Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
The motion: “That, with China’s accession to the World Trade
Organization, coupled with the continued increase in the number ofvisitors from the Mainland, Taiwan and South East Asia, there is a needfor Hong Kong’s business sector and the community to be generallyproficient in Putonghua so as to grasp business opportunities, enhancecompetitiveness and strengthen our communication power; to this end,this Council urges the Government to formulate effective measures totackle the current shortage of Putonghua teachers, increase channels forbroadcasting Putonghua programmes and improve the reception qualityof Radio Television Hong Kong’s Putonghua Channel so as to providethe public with more exposure to Putonghua, and encourage communityorganizations to organize more activities for promoting Putonghua witha view to creating a milieu that is conducive to Putonghua learning.”was carried.
The motion: “That, as most employees currently do not have rest breaks
- some even have no meal breaks, during their working hours, and it hasbecome increasingly prevalent for employers to require their employeesto work on rest days, which harms employees’ mental and physical health,increases the occurrence of accidents and the contracting of occupationaldiseases, and also reduces work efficiency , this Council urges theGovernment to stipulate by legislation that employers should providetheir employees with reasonable rest and meal breaks during workinghours, as well as to review the existing labour laws with a view to ensuringthat employees enjoy the right to have rest days.” was negatived.
The motion: “That, in view of the sustained economic downturn and the
persistently high unemployment rate in Hong Kong at present, thisCouncil urges the Government to waive the Government rates for all thefour quarters in the next financial year, so as to alleviate people’s hardshipand reduce the operating costs of businesses.” was carried.
The motion: “Looking back on the Chief Executive’s administration during
his term of office.” was carried23 January 2002
“Promoting the use of Putonghua” moved by
Hon CHOY So-yuk
30 January 2002
“Rest time and rest days for employees” moved by
Hon LAU Chin-shek
6 February 2002
“Waiving Government rates” moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
6 February 2002
Motion on Adjournment moved by
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming139Appendix 4 Motion Debates Held
Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
27 February 2002
“Expectations for the 2002-03 Budget”
moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kai
27 February 2002
“Promoting community spirit” moved by
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
13 March 2002
“The second Chief Executive election” moved by
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
amendment moved by
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
13 March 2002
“Improving administrative procedures toenhance efficiency” moved by
Hon CHAN Kwok-keung
amendment moved by
Hon Howard YOUNG
24 April 2002
“Safeguarding the reasonable and legitimaterights and interests of employees” moved by
Hon LEUNG Fu-wah
amendment moved by
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouThe motion: “That this Council hopes that, in formulating its Budget forthe next financial year, the Government will refrain from raising taxes orreducing social services in order to address the problem of budget deficit,and that the Government will implement more measures to alleviatepeople’s hardship and create more job opportunities, so as to promotethe recovery of the economy .” was carried.
The motion: “That, as the economy is in the doldrums and people are
under immense pressure, with suicide and family violence incidentsoccurring repeatedly recently , this Council urges the Government toallocate additional resources to improve services and actively promotethe development of the “third sector”, so as to optimize the social capital,promote community development services, encourage self-help andmutual support among the public, strengthen the community supportnetwork, enhance the capabilities of individuals and families in solvingtheir problems in life and prevent family violence, for the purposes ofcultivating the community spirit of mutual support, care and love amongresidents.” was carried.
The original motion: “That this Council considers that the method for
the selection of the second Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region is undemocratic, depriving the general public ofthe right to participate in the election process, and urges the authoritiesto expeditiously start its consultation work on political reform.” and theproposed amendment to the motion were negatived.
The motion as amended by Hon Howard YOUNG: “That this Council
urges the Government to improve its administrative procedures,strengthen communication among bureaux and departments, and amendthe relevant codes or regulations in the light of the experience in othercountries, thereby enhancing efficiency and improving services for thegreater convenience of the public.” was carried.
The original motion: “That, as the local economy is in the doldrums, the
unemployment problem persists, the labour market is in an imbalanceand the situation in which employees are not duly covered by labourprotection is deteriorating, this Council urges the Government to adoptactive measures to ensure that employees enjoy reasonable and legitimatelabour protection.” was carried.140Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
24 April 2002
“The problem of ‘working poverty’”moved by
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
8 May 2002
“Developing eco-tourism” moved by
Hon WONG Yung-kan
8 May 2002
“Civil Justice Reform” moved by
Hon Margaret NG
15 May 2002
“Promoting the employment of people with
disabilities” moved by
Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwong
amendment moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Amendment to amendment moved by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungThe motion: “That, as the wage level of local low-skilled workers iscontinuing to decline, thereby aggravating the problem of ‘workingpoverty’, this Council urges the Government to expeditiously set up anindependent commission to work out a minimum wage system and aminimum wage level that suit the local environment, as well as theirimplementation details, so as to give effect to Article 7 of the InternationalCovenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights which asks StatesParties to the Covenant to ensure the right of workers to receiveremuneration which provides all workers, as a minimum, with a decentliving for themselves and their families in accordance with the provisionsof the Covenant.” was negatived.
The motion: “That, as this is the United Nations International Year of
Eco-tourism, this Council urges the Government to allocate additionalresources to expedite the development of eco-tourism, thereby creatingmore job opportunities and fostering the development of the localcommunity economy, and to enhance publicity and education of thepublic and raise Hong Kong people’s awareness of the local ecologicalenvironment and the need for ecological protection so that, in the courseof appreciating the natural ecology and the cultural heritage of mankind,the public will enrich its knowledge of nature and enhance itsunderstanding of environmental conservation.” was carried.
The motion: “That this Council takes note of the Civil Justice Reform
Interim Report.” was carried.
The original motion: “That, as the unemployment rate of people with
disabilities in Hong Kong is on the high side, this Council urges theGovernment to formulate appropriate measures to increase theemployment opportunities of people with disabilities who are able towork; to establish an indicator for employing people with disabilitiesand have government departments, public bodies and subventedorganizations to take the lead in its implementation; and to encouragethe relevant organizations to formulate policies on and procedures forrecruiting people with disabilities.” was carried.141Appendix 4 Motion Debates Held
Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
15 May 2002
“Family problems” moved by
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-lin
amendment moved by
Hon Howard YOUNG
22 May 2002
“Review of civil service pay policy and system”
moved by
Dr Hon LO Wing-lok
29 May 2002
“Accountability system for principal officials”moved by
The Secretary for Constitutional Affairs
amendment moved by
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming
29 May 2002
“Promoting producer and professional services”moved by
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenThe original motion: “That, in view of the impact of rapid changes overthe years in the traditional cultural values and social environment on thefamily as the most basic unit of the Hong Kong society and having regardto the proliferation of family problems and a growing trend in familytragedies arising from the economic downturn in recent years, thisCouncil urges the Government to set up a ‘Family Affairs Commission’to assist the Government, through the introduction of policy initiativesin various areas such as taxation, housing and social welfare, in promotingmutual love and support among family members, and to considerdeveloping family-oriented social services, so as to enable families toperform their proper functions more effectively .” was carried.
The motion: “That this Council notes the interim report of the first-
phase review by the Task Force on Review of Civil Service Pay Policyand System.” was carried.
The original motion: “That this Council supports the accountability
system for principal officials.” was carried.
The motion: “That, as the Financial Secretary stated in his speech on the
2002-03 Budget that producer and professional services are a majordriving force of Hong Kong’s economic development, this Council urgesthe Government to take proactive measures to call together senior officialsof various departments and representatives of the relevant sectors torender full assistance to the producer and professional services sectorsin developing their markets and, through the Government’s officesestablished in the Mainland, to actively reflect to and pursue with theMainland authorities the common concerns of Hong Kong businessmenabout trade and commercial issues, so as to seize more effectively thebusiness opportunities that arise from increased trade activities betweenHong Kong and the Mainland.” was carried.142Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
The motion: “That this Council urges that: the 4 June incident be not
forgotten and the 1989 pro-democracy movement be vindicated.” wasnegatived.
The motion as amended by Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee: “That, due to the
rapid growth in economic and trade activities and in the flow of travellersbetween Hong Kong and the Mainland, particularly the recent surge ofvisitors from the Mainland, the border control points and various ancillaryfacilities in Hong Kong are under great pressure and travellers are waitingmuch longer for immigration and customs clearance, thereby hinderingcross-border exchanges and affecting Hong Kong’s reputation; in thisregard, this Council urges the Government to:
(a) enhance the capacity of the border control points for immigration
and customs clearance, streamline the clearance formalities andpromote vigorously the co-location of immigration and clearancefacilities;
(b) deploy additional manpower and improve the facilities at the
border control points;
(c) open up part of the Frontier Closed Area and perfect the road
network leading directly to the border control points;
(d) actively discuss with the Mainland authorities and explore the
choice of sites for the designation of more border control points inorder to cater for the future rapid increase in exchanges betweenHong Kong and Guangdong Province; and
(e) actively discuss with the Mainland authorities the launch of a
through-train service between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.”
was carried.
The motion as amended by Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung: “That, as youth
problems, such as suicide, drug abuse and use of violence, have becomeserious, this Council urges the Government to adopt measures to promotelife education in the face of this phenomenon, including developingcomprehensive multi-media course materials, training teachers andproviding other ancillary facilities, so that, through the primary andsecondary schools curricula and activities, parent education, publicityprogrammes and enhanced support and counselling services, therespective roles of schools, the family and the community will bestrengthened, and young persons will be systematically imparted therelevant knowledge and skills in handling problems and can develop apositive outlook on life, thereby strengthening their abilities to face upto adversity.” was carried.29 May 2002
“The 4 June incident” moved by
Hon SZETO Wah
5 June 2002
“Solving the problem of ‘prolonged immigrationand customs clearance’” moved by
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing
amendment moved by
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
5 June 2002
“Life education” moved by
Hon WONG Sing-chi
amendment moved by
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung143Appendix 4 Motion Debates Held
Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
12 June 2002
“Associate degree” moved by
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Amendment moved by
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
12 June 2002
“Population policy” moved by
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
19 June 2002
“Determining the fares of new railways”
moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
19 June 2002
“Improving the imbalance in the utilization ratiobetween public and private medical services”moved by
Hon Michael MAK Kwok-fungThe original motion: “That, as the Chief Executive proposed in the 2000Policy Address a rather ambitious target of raising the tertiary educationpopularization rate to 60% within 10 years, it is expected that the associatedegree sector will be the most fast-growing area in the future developmentof higher education; and as the local higher education sector is undergoingreforms, this Council urges the Government to ensure, in its vigorouspursuit of the target, the quality of associate degrees so that the holdersof such degrees can fulfil the requirements for employment and furtherstudies and meet the needs of a knowledge-based economy.” was carried.
The motion: “That, in order to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness
and to complement its long-term social and economic developments,this Council urges the Government to expeditiously formulate acomprehensive population policy .” was carried.
The motion: “That, as the construction costs of both the MTR Tseung
Kwan O Extension and the West Rail, which will soon be commissioned,have decreased significantly from the original estimates of $30.5 billionand $64 billion to $18 billion and $46.4 billion respectively , this Councilurges the Government to discuss with the two railway corporations toensure that the decreased construction costs of these new railways arefactored in the fares of the rail lines, so as to alleviate the burden oftransport expenses on the public.” was carried.
The motion:”That, as currently the serious imbalance in the utilization
ratio between public and private medical services has drastically increasedthe workload for and pressure on the staff providing public medicalservices, this Council urges the Government to actively face up to theproblem and expeditiously adopt the following improvement measuresto prevent a decline in the quality of public medical services, including:
(a) deploying resources appropriately and strengthening professional
training, so as to assist the staff providing public medical servicesin coping with the service demand;
(b) strengthening co-operation between public and private medical
institutions, and encouraging private medical institutions toprovide a higher level of services and enhance the transparency oftheir charges, so as to attract more people who can afford suchcharges to use private medical services; and
(c) strengthening the co-ordination among relevant departments, so
as to formulate long-term goals and strategies for vigorouslypursuing the promotion of primary health education and diseaseprevention.”
was carried.144Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result
The motion: “That this Council notes the report of the University Grants
Committee entitled ‘Higher Education in Hong Kong’.” was carried.
The motion as amended by Hon CHAN Yuen-han and further amended
by Hon Fred LI Wah-ming: “That, in order to promote diversifieddevelopment of Hong Kong’s economy and domestic consumption andto create more employment opportunities, this Council urges that, tocomplement the overall socio-economic situation, the Governmentamend outdated policies and statutory requirements, enhance co-ordination among the various departments and optimize the use ofexisting local resources, so as to promote the development of the localcommunity economy , and spare no efforts in creating a better and fairbusiness environment with a level playing field, in order to enable smalland medium enterprises to participate actively in the local communityeconomy.” was carried.
The motion: “That this Council notes the Report of the Sports Policy
Review Team.” was carried.
The original motion: “That this Council urges the Government, when
arguing the case for free trade in international forums, to:
(a) support the abolition of trade practices in the European Union,
the United States and other developed economies thatdiscriminate against poor workers in such sectors as agricultureand textiles in China and other developing countries; and
(b) emphasize the importance of market access in alleviating world
poverty and inequality.”
and the proposed amendment to the motion were negatived.26 June 2002
“Report on Higher Education in Hong Kong”
moved by
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung
26 June 2002
“Local community economy” moved by
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun
amendments moved by
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
3 July 2002
“Report of the Sports Policy Review Team”
moved by
Hon IP Kwok-him
3 July 2002
“Trade policy” moved by
Hon Bernard CHAN
amendment moved by
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan145Appendix 4 Motion Debates Held
10 July 2002
“Alleviating the hardship of negative-equity
property owners” moved by
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Amendments moved by
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Howard YOUNG
10 July 2002
“Giving priority to employment” moved by
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
amendment moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanThe motion as amended by Hon Howard YOUNG: “That, whereas Hong
Kong’s economy has continued to be in the doldrums since the onset ofthe Asian financial turmoil, with the unemployment rate risingcontinuously , suicide cases occurring repeatedly , and many negative-equity property owners under severe pressure, the Government has notbeen doing its best to assist such persons, this Council urges theGovernment to expeditiously formulate effective measures to helpnegative-equity property owners tide over their difficulties, and to callon the banking sector, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority , the HongKong Mortgage Corporation Limited, the Hong Kong Housing Society,real estate developers and social service organizations to actively assistthese people in relieving their pressure; this Council also hopes thatnegative-equity property owners will bravely face up to the adversityand cherish their precious lives.” was carried.
The original motion: “That, with the implementation of the accountability
system, this Council requests T ung Chee-hwa’s Administration to accordpriority , in the next five years, to tackling the serious problem ofunemployment and lowering the unemployment rate, and to adopt‘achieving full employment’ as an important indicator for determiningwhether the implementation of his policies is successful or not.”and theproposed amendment to the motion were negatived.Date, Subject and Mover Wording of Motion and Result146Subcommittees, and Select CommitteeBills Committees, Panels,Membership of Committees,Membership of Committees,Appendix 5 Bills Committees, Panels,
Subcommittees, and Select Committee
Subcommittees of
Finance Committee
Establishment Subcommittee
Hon CHAN Kwok-keung (Chairman)
Hon NG Leung-sing (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Bernard CHANHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yuk
Hon SZETO Wah
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LEUNG Fu-wahDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon LAU Ping-cheung
Public Works Subcommittee
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai (Chairman)Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Kong-wahHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon TAM Yiu-chung
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Henry WU King-cheongHon WONG Sing-chiHon IP Kwok-himHon LAU Ping-cheungHon MA Fung-kwok
Committee on Members’ Interests
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-lin (Chairman)Hon SIN Chung-kai (Deputy Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon NG Leung-singHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon YEUNG Yiu-chung
Public Accounts Committee
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon LAU Kong-wahHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Committee on Rules of Procedure
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing (Chairman)Hon Margaret NG (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Henry WU King-cheongHon IP Kwok-him147Bills Committees
Bills Committee on Inland Revenue (Amendment)
Bill 2000
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung (Chairman)
Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Drug T rafficking and
Organized Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon NG Leung-singHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Bernard CHANHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Henry WU King-cheongHon WONG Sing-chiHon IP Kwok-him
Bills Committee on Dangerous Goods
(Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon HUI Cheung-chingHon LAU Kong-wahHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeBills Committee on Gambling (Amendment)
Bill 2000
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon CHOY So-yukHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Securities and Futures Bill
and Banking (Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NG (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon NG Leung-singHon James TO Kun-sunHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Land Registration
(Amendment) Bill 2000
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon IP Kwok-himHon LAU Ping-cheungHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee148Bills Committee on Karaoke Establishments Bill
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LAU Ping-cheungHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Fire Safety (Buildings) Bill
Hon IP Kwok-him (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon CHOY So-yukHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon LAU Ping-cheungHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Public Health and Municipal
Services (Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon WONG Yung-kanHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon WONG Sing-chiHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeBills Committee on Banking (Amendment)
Bill 2001
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing (Chairman)
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon NG Leung-singHon Bernard CHANHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Henry WU King-cheong
Bills Committee on Boilers and Pressure Vessels
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Margaret NGHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LI Fung-yingHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Massage Establishments
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LAU Kong-wahDr Hon TANG Siu-tong149Appendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee
Bills Committee on Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon NG Leung-singDr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Companies (Corporate
Rescue) Bill
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon CHOY So-yukHon LI Fung-yingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on The Ombudsman
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeBills Committee on Medical and Health Care
(Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2001
Dr Hon LO Wing-lok (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fung
Bills Committee on Import and Export
(Electronic T ransactions) Bill 2001
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou (Chairman)
Hon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Bills Committee on Hong Kong Court of Final
Appeal (Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Human Organ T ransplant
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Dr Hon LO Wing-lok (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee150Bills Committee on Road T raffic Legislation
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LEUNG Fu-wah
Bills Committee on Landlord and Tenant
(Consolidation) (Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon James TO Kun-sunHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee (up to 17.05.2002)Hon LAU Ping-cheung
Bills Committee on Noise Control (Amendment)
Bill 2001
Hon IP Kwok-him (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LAU Ping-cheungBills Committee on Fire Services (Amendment)
Bill 2001
Hon IP Kwok-him (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon James TO Kun-sunHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon CHOY So-yukHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Statute Law (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Bill 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon James TO Kun-sunHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on T ravel Agents (Amendment)
Bill 2001
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Howard YOUNGHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon CHOY So-yukHon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee151Bills Committee on Kowloon-Canton Railway
Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon LAU Chin-shekHon LAU Kong-wahHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Inland Revenue
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)
Hon HUI Cheung-ching (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Chemical Weapons
(Convention) Bill
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NG (up to 18.04.2002)Hon James TO Kun-sunHon HUI Cheung-chingHon LAU Kong-wahDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeBills Committee on Juvenile Offenders
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon James TO Kun-sunHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon WONG Sing-chiHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Inland Revenue
(Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2001
Hon Eric LI Ka-cheung (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NGHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNG
Bills Committee on Immigration (Amendment)
Bill 2001
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon LAU Kong-wahHon Howard YOUNGHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Henry WU King-cheongHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee152Bills Committee on Adaptation of Laws
Bill 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon James TO Kun-sunHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Copyright (Amendment)
Bill 2001
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamDr Hon YEUNG SumHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon MA Fung-kwok
Bills Committee on Interest on Arrears of
Maintenance Bill 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yukDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon LI Fung-yingHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeBills Committee on Registration of Persons
(Amendment) Bill 2001
Hon IP Kwok-him (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TO Kun-sunHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Henry WU King-cheongHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Prevention of Child
Pornography Bill
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon SIN Chung-kaiHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yukHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon WONG Sing-chiHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon MA Fung-kwok153Bills Committee on Companies (Amendment)
Bill 2002
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon NG Leung-singHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Henry WU King-cheong
Bills Committee on Employees Compensation
Assistance (Amendment) Bill 2002
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Chairman)
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Bernard CHANHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon LEUNG Fu-wah
Bills Committee on Revenue Bill 2002 and
Revenue (No. 2) Bill 2002
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGHon CHOY So-yukHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanBills Committee on United Nations
(Anti-T errorism Measures) Bill
Hon LAU Kong-wah (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Land (Miscellaneous
Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2002
Hon LAU Ping-cheung (Chairman)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Margaret NGHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon IP Kwok-himHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee154Bills Committee on Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2002
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon NG Leung-singHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon YEUNG SumHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LI Fung-yingHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Bills Committee on Telecommunications
(Amendment) Bill 2002
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon MA Fung-kwokBills Committee on Public Officers Pay
Adjustment Bill
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunDr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon NG Leung-singHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon LAU Chin-shekHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon IP Kwok-himHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon MA Fung-kwok155Panels
I. Panels
Panel on Manpower
Hon LAU Chin-shek (Chairman)
Hon CHAN Kwok-keung (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon SZETO WahHon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Panel on Commerce and Industry
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou (Chairman)Hon HUI Cheung-ching (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon NG Leung-singHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon SIN Chung-kaiHon CHOY So-yukHon Henry WU King-cheongHon MA Fung-kwokPanel on Public Service
Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)Hon LI Fung-ying (Deputy Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Bernard CHANHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEUNG Fu-wah
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 Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Panel on Home Affairs
Hon IP Kwok-him (Chairman)Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon NG Leung-singHon James TO Kun-sunHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon LAU Wong-fatHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Sing-chiHon MA Fung-kwokAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee156Panel on T ransport
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon LAU Chin-shekHon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon WONG Sing-chiHon LAU Ping-cheung
Panel on Housing
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Chairman)Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Howard YOUNGDr Hon YEUNG SumHon SZETO WahHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon WONG Sing-chiHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon IP Kwok-himHon LAU Ping-cheungPanel on Security
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon LAU Kong-wah (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon IP Kwok-himHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fat (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Howard YOUNGDr Hon YEUNG SumHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon SZETO WahHon IP Kwok-him
Panel on Food Safety and Environmental
Hygiene
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon WONG Yung-kanHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singDr Hon YEUNG SumHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LEUNG Fu-wahDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon WONG Sing-chi157Panel on Financial Affairs
Hon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuen (Chairman)
Hon Henry WU King-cheong (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon NG Leung-singHon James TO Kun-sunHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon MA Fung-kwok
Panel on Education
Hon YEUNG Yiu-chung (Chairman)Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fat (up to 11.10.2001)Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon LAU Kong-wahHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon SZETO WahHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon WONG Sing-chiHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon MA Fung-kwokPanel on Planning, Lands and Works
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (Chairman)Hon LAU Ping-cheung (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon James TO Kun-sunHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Wong-fatHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Sing-chiHon IP Kwok-him
Panel on Economic Services
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Chin-shekHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yukHon Henry WU King-cheongAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee158Panel on Information Technology and
Broadcasting
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Howard YOUNG (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouDr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon CHAN Kwok-keungDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon MA Fung-kwok
Panel on Welfare Services
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Chairman)Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwong (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funDr Hon YEUNG SumHon CHOY So-yukHon LI Fung-yingHon Henry WU King-cheongHon WONG Sing-chiHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Panel on Health Services
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun (Chairman)Dr Hon LO Wing-lok (Deputy Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon CHAN Yuen-hanDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungPanel on Environmental Affairs
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kaiHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Kong-wahHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon LAU Ping-cheungHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
II. Subcommittees of Panels
Panel on Home Affairs
Subcommittee on review of the BuildingManagement Ordinance
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon NG Leung-singHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon IP Kwok-him
Panel on Home Affairs
Subcommittee to study discrimination on theground of sexual orientation
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan (Chairman)
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon Albert CHAN Wai-yip159Panel on T ransport
Subcommittee on matters relating to theimplementation of railway development projects
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon LAU Chin-shekHon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEUNG Fu-wahHon WONG Sing-chiHon LAU Ping-cheung
Panel on Housing
Subcommittee to study the letting and rentpolicies of non-domestic premises of the HousingAuthority and the Housing Society
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him (Chairman)
Hon Andrew WONG Wang-fat (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon WONG Sing-chiHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee (up to 17.01.2002)Hon LAU Ping-cheung
Panel on Education
Subcommittee on the Management-InitiatedRetirement Scheme of the Hong Kong Institute ofEducation
Hon SZETO Wah (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon LEUNG Yiu-chungDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon WONG Sing-chiHon MA Fung-kwokPanel on Health Services
Subcommittee on improvements to the medicalcomplaints mechanism
Dr Hon LAW Chi-kwong (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon CHAN Kwok-keung (since 26.10.2001)Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon LI Fung-yingHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungDr Hon LO Wing-lokAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee160Subcommittees on Subsidiary
Legislation
Subcommittee on Attachment of Income Order
(Amendment) Rules 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yukDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon LI Fung-yingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Subcommittee on Drug Dependent Persons
T reatment and Rehabilitation Centres(Licensing) Ordinance (10 of 2001)(Commencement) Notice 2002
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon James TO Kun-sunDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungDr Hon LO Wing-lok
Subcommittee on Dutiable Commodities
(Amendment) Regulation 2001 and two relatedCommencement Notices
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shou (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeSubcommittee on Estate Agents (Licensing)
(Amendment) Regulation 2001
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Bernard CHANHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yukHon Henry WU King-cheongHon IP Kwok-himHon LAU Ping-cheung
Subcommittee on Fugitive Offenders (Sri Lanka)
Order and Fugitive Offenders (Portugal) Order
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NGHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Subcommittee on Mutual Legal Assistance in
Criminal Matters (Canada) Order , Mutual LegalAssistance in Criminal Matters (Philippines)Order and Mutual Legal Assistance in CriminalMatters (Portugal) Order
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NGHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Subcommittee on Occupational Safety and
Health (Display Screen Equipment) Regulation
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Chairman)
Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon Cyd HO Sau-lanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon HUI Cheung-chingHon SIN Chung-kaiHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon LI Fung-yingHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LEUNG Fu-wahDr Hon LO Wing-lok161Subcommittee on Places of Public Entertainment
Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1)Regulation 2002 and Places of PublicEntertainment (Exemption) Order
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon LAU Kong-wahHon CHOY So-yukHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon IP Kwok-him
Subcommittee on Public Health (Animals and
Birds) (Amendment) Regulation 2001, PublicHealth (Animals and Birds) (Animal T raders)(Amendment) Regulation 2001 and FoodBusiness (Amendment) Regulation 2001
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon WONG Yung-kanHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipDr Hon LO Wing-lok
Subcommittee on Public Health (Animals and
Birds) (Chemical Residues) Regulation &Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment)Regulation 2001
Dr Hon LO Wing-lok (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon WONG Yung-kanHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungSubcommittee on the Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Po Leung Kuk
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon HUI Cheung-chingHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Henry WU King-cheongHon IP Kwok-him
Subcommittee on Rehabilitation Centres
Regulation
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon CHOY So-yukHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon WONG Sing-chi
Subcommittee on Revenue (V ariation and
Reduction of Fees and Charges) Order 2002
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Chairman)
Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Andrew WONG Wang-fat
Subcommittee on Solicitors
(Group Practice) Rules
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee162Subcommittee on Solicitors (Professional
Indemnity) (Amendment) Rules 2001
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon Bernard CHANHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon MA Fung-kwok
Subcommittee on subsidiary legislation relating
to Chief Executive election
Hon IP Kwok-him (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon NG Leung-singHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon TAM Yiu-chungHon LEUNG Fu-wah
Subcommittee on United Nations Sanctions
(Afghanistan) (Amendment) Regulation 2002and United Nations Sanctions (Angola)(Suspension of Operation) Regulation 2002
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon James TO Kun-sunHon LAU Kong-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeOther Subcommittees of
House Committee
Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah (Chairman)
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Kwok-keungHon Howard YOUNGHon CHOY So-yukHon MA Fung-kwok (since 26.10.2001)
Subcommittee on draft subsidiary legislation to
be made under the Securities and FuturesOrdinance
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NG (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon NG Leung-singHon James TO Kun-sunHon Bernard CHAN (up to 02.07.2002)Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Henry WU King-cheongHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Subcommittee to follow up the outstanding
capital works projects of the former municipalcouncils
Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatHon WONG Yung-kanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Sing-chiHon IP Kwok-himHon LAU Ping-cheung163Subcommittee to study the proposed
accountability system for principal officials andrelated issues
Hon IP Kwok-him (Chairman)
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Deputy Chairman)Hon Kenneth TING Woo-shouHon James TIEN Pei-chunDr Hon David CHU Yu-linHon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Eric LI Ka-cheungHon NG Leung-singHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon HUI Cheung-chingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Andrew WONG Wang-fatDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Ambrose LAU Hon-chuenHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (up to 26.04.2002)Hon SZETO WahHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon TAM Yiu-chungDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LEUNG Fu-wahDr Hon LO Wing-lokHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon MA Fung-kwokSubcommittee on Members’ Remuneration and
Operating Expenses Reimbursement
Hon NG Leung-sing (Chairman)
Hon Cyd HO Sau-lanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Howard YOUNGHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooAppendix 5 Membership of Committees, Bills Committees, Panels, Subcommittees, and Select Committee164Select Committee
Select Committee on Building Problems of
Public Housing Units
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Kam-lamDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Howard YOUNGDr Hon TANG Siu-tongHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Michael MAK Kwok-fungHon LAU Ping-cheungHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee165Concluded betwen 1 October 2001
and 30 September 2002Nature and Outcome of CasesRedress Information System:Redress Information System: Appendix 6
Nature and Outcome of Cases
Concluded between 1 October 2001 and
30 September 2002
Nature of concluded cases
Complaint 206 24.1%
Request for assistance 315 36.9%
Proposal/view 258 30.2%
Enquiry 27 3.2%Private/subjudice 34 4.0%
Civil service matter 14 1.6%
Total 854 100.0%Outcome of complaint cases
Resolved 59 28.6%
Suitable assistance given 62 30.1%
Information given/referrals made 60 29.1%
Not pursued because outside scope, 25 12.2%
groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
Outcome of requests for assistance
Resolved 79 25.1%
Suitable assistance given 58 18.4%
Information given/referrals made 138 43.8%Not pursued because outside scope, 40 12.7%
groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
Outcome of proposals/views
Proposals/views accepted by the 6 2.3%
Administration/organization
Proposals/views not accepted by the 12 4.7%
Administration/organization
Referrals made for reference 236 91.5%
Not pursued because groundless, 4 1.5%
incomprehensible, etc.
Overall outcome of concluded cases
Case resolved/views accepted 145 17.0%
Suitable assistance given 133 15.6%
Information given/referrals made 459 53.7%
Not pursued because outside scope, 117 13.7%
groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
Total 854 100.0%166ABCDABCD
Government policy bureaux/departments HOUSING DEPARTMENT 19 14 12 0 35 13 22 2
IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT 103114 2 9 8
SECURITY BUREAU 10003 1 2 32
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT 21304180
TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT 45102043
LANDS DEPARTMENT 420053 1 2 2
FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT 34600051
HONG KONG POLICE FORCE 23190010
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE 00000000
HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT 13101331
CIVIL SERVICE BUREAU 00001100
CHIEF SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION’S OFFICE 00000000
BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT 23221010
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 04100121
LABOUR DEPARTMENT 01101241
PLANNING & LANDS BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 02001240
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 02300060
HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT 31101031
LEGAL AID DEPARTMENT 00101021
EDUCATION & MANPOWER BUREAU 01000001
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TRANSPORT BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 02000010
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LEISURE & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 01110110
PLANNING DEPARTMENT 12100020
FINANCIAL SERVICES BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 00110010
HOME AFFAIRS BUREAU 00100000
COMMERCE & INDUSTRY BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 02000010
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ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT & WORKS BUREAU (as from 1.7.2002) 01000010
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HEALTH & WELFARE BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 10100000
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AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT 00200001
COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TECHNOLOGY BUREAU (as from 1.7.2002) 00000101
CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS BUREAU 00000000
CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT 10200000
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 00100000
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOUR BUREAU (as from 1.7.2002) 00000100
HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY 00000010
INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT 00000010
RATING & VALUATION DEPARTMENT 10000000
TERRITORY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 00000000
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 00100010
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 00100100
FINANCE BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 00000000
FINANCIAL SERVICES & THE TREASURY BUREAU (as from 1.7.2002) 00000000
HOUSING BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 00100010
HOUSING, PLANNING & LANDS BUREAU (as from 1.7.2002) 00000000
REGISTRATION & ELECTORAL OFFICE 00000000
TRADE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT 00000000
CENSUS & STATISTICS DEPARTMENT 00000010
CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT 00000010
HEALTH, WELFARE & FOOD BUREAU (as from 1.7.2002) 00000000
INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COUNCIL 00000000
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES AGENCY 00000000
OFFICIAL RECEIVER’S OFFICE 00100000
SECURITY & GUARDING SERVICES INDUSTRY AUTHORITY 00000000
TELEVISION & ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING AUTHORITY 00100000
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMITTEE 00000000
WORKS BUREAU (up to 30.6.2002) 00000100
Sub-total 50 60 55 16 57 55 125 26
Independent organizations
INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION 1000 2 0 000
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 00230250
JUDICIARY 31000000
CONSUMER COUNCIL 10000000
SECURITIES & FUTURES COMMISSION 00010001
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION 00000000
HONG KONG COUNCIL ON SMOKING & HEALTH 00000000
HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL 00000020
MANDATORY PROVIDENT FUND SCHEMES AUTHORITY 00100000
OFFICE OF THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER FOR PERSONAL DATA 00000000
VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL 00000001
Sub-total 5134 2 0 272
Non-government organizations
NON-GOVERNMENT 0003001 1 2
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY 10002110
LIQUOR LICENSING BOARD 10010000
KOWLOON -CANTON RAIL WAY CORPORATION 00000030
HONG KONG HOUSING SOCIETY 11000010
ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY 00110000
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRADING AUTHORITY 10000000
HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (as from 19.7.2002) 00100000
TOWNGAS 00000000
Sub-total 4125216 1 2
Total 59 62 60 25 79 58 138 401 October 2001 and 30 September 2002Annual Statistics Report betweenRedress Information System:Redress Information System: Appendix 7
Annual Statistics Report between
1 October 2001 and 30 September 2002
Statistical breakdown, by Government policy bureaux/departments, independent organizations and non-government organizations, of concluded cases
From 1-Oct-2001 to 30-Sep-2002
Complaint Request for assistance Nature :
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6 1 2 2 3 6 410 2 4 2000 3 4 011 1 2 8 5 4Appendix 7 Annual Statistics Report between 1 October 2001 and 30 September 2002
Outcome A : Cases resolved/views accepted
B : Suitable assistance givenC : Information given/referrals madeD : Not pursued because outside scope, groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
Proposal/view Enquiry Private/subjudice Civil service matter Total168Commission and Its CommitteesThe Legislative CouncilThe Legislative Council Commission Appendix 8
and Its Committees
The Legislative Council
Commission
T erms 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 committee of the whole Council.
5. To perform such other duties as the Council may by
resolution determine.
MembershipHon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (Deputy
Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon NG Leung-singHon Margaret NGHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Bernard CHANHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon Henry WU King-cheongHon IP Kwok-him
Committee on Personnel Matters
T erms of Reference
1. To consider personnel matters including staffing
resources, appointment, promotion, dismissal,grading, duties, remuneration and other terms andconditions of service of staff of the Secretariat whichrequire the attention of the Commission;
2. To approve appointments including acting
appointments with a view to promotion of officers atChief Assistant Secretary level and above; and
3. To monitor progress of appointment and personnel
matters delegated to the Secretary General.Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)
Hon NG Leung-singHon Margaret NGHon HUI Cheung-chingHon YEUNG Yiu-chungHon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon LAW Chi-kwong
Committee on Facilities and Services
T erms 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 ofCouncil 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 assetscosting above $500,000 but not exceeding $2,000,000; and
5. To monitor the progress and developments relating to
the above items.
MembershipHon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Margaret NGHon Bernard CHANHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Henry WU King-cheongHon IP Kwok-him169Appendix 8 The Legislative Council Commission and Its Committees
Committee on Members' Operating Expenses
T erms 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 expensesreimbursements.
MembershipHon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Fred LI Wah-mingTask Force on New LegCo Building
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon NG Leung-singHon Margaret NGHon HUI Cheung-chingHon Bernard CHANHon Emily LAU Wai-hingDr Hon LAW Chi-kwongHon IP Kwok-him170 171Legislative Council SecretariatOrganization Chart of theOrganization Chart of the Appendix 9Appendix 9 Organization Chart of the Legislative Council Secretariat
Legislative Council Secretariat (as at 1 July 2002)
The Legislative Council Commission
Secretary General
Mr Ricky FUNG
Deputy Secretary
General
Mr LAW Kam-sang
Translation and
Interpretation
DivisionPublic Information
DivisionComplaints
DivisionAdministration
DivisionLegal Service
DivisionResearch and
Library Services
DivisionCouncil Business
Division 3Council Business
Division 2Council Business
Division 1
Assistant Secretary
General 1
Ms Pauline NGAssistant Secretary
General 2
Mrs Justina LAMAssistant Secretary
General 3
Mr Ray CHAN
Head, Research and
Library ServicesMr Watson CHAN
Deputy Head,
Research and
Library Services
Ms Elyssa WONGChief Assistant
Secretaries
Mrs Betty LEUNG
Ms Miranda HONChief Assistant
Secretaries
Mrs Sharon TONG
Miss Flora TAIMrs Percy MA
Ms Doris CHAN
Mrs Constance LIMr Paul WOOChief Assistant
Secretaries
Miss Becky YU
Mr Andy LAUMiss Polly YEUNG
Ms Connie SZETO
Miss Salumi CHANMs Anita SIT
Miss Odelia LEUNG
Senior Assistant
Secretaries
Ms Debbie YAUMrs Mary TANG
Mr Matthew LOO
Miss Yvonne YUMs Alice AU
Mrs Queenie YU
Mr TSANG Siu-cheungMr Anthony WONG
Ms Rosalind MA
Ms Sarah YUENMrs Eleanor CHOW
Ms Cindy CHENGSenior Assistant
Secretaries
Miss Betty MAMs Joanne MAK
Ms Dora WAI
Mr Raymond LAMMr Stanley MA
Miss Lolita SHEK
Miss Mary SOMs Janet SHUMSenior Assistant
Secretaries
Mr Arthur LEUNGMr Colin CHUI
Miss Sandy CHUSenior Translation
Officers
Ms NG Wan-kingMiss Christabel CHIU
Mr George LO
Ms Winnie CHANMr Daniel AU
Miss Lucie CHAU
Miss Tammy LEUNGMs Pollyanna CHUNG
Ms Gloria MA
Ms Virginia CHANMiss Margaret LI
Ms Loretta WOO
Miss Linda CHANMrs Suzanne LI
Mr WONG Kin-bun
Miss Rebecca LOUIEMiss Anita CHAN
Miss Iris TSUI
Ms Tamus HONMr Philip YU
Miss Vivian LEE
Ms LAM Kit-hingResearch Officers
Mr Jackie WU
Ms Diana WONGMs Vicky LEE
Ms Cherry CHEUNG
Mr CHAU Pak-kwanMr Simon LI
Mr Michael YU
Miss Kitty LAMHead (Translation and
Interpretation)
Mr Kenneth WONG
Chief TranslationOfficers
Mr Peter CHUNG
Mrs Angelica CHUNGMr CHAN Wing-hongChief Public
Information OfficerMiss Kathleen LAUPrincipal Assistant
Secretary (Complaints)Mrs Vivian KAMPrincipal Assistant
Secretary(Administration)Mrs Anna LO
Accountant
Mr Joseph KWONG
Senior Public
Information Officers
Mr Simon WONGMs Emily PANG
Mr Jimmy YUENSenior Assistant
Secretaries
Miss Erica WONGMrs Pandora CHAN
Ms YUE Tin-po
Ms Erin TSANGMr Charles FOOInformation Technology
Manager
Mr CHAN Wai-kwongSenior Assistant
Secretaries
Ms Betty FONGMiss Elizabeth TANGAssistant Legal
Advisers
Ms Bernice WONGMiss Anita HO
Miss Connie FUNG
Mr Stephen LAMMiss Kitty CHENG
Mr KAU Kin-wah
Miss Monna LAISenior Assistant Legal
Advisers
Mr LEE Yu-sung
Mr Arthur CHEUNGLegal Adviser
Mr Jimmy MA