PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD
GROUP PHOTO OF MEMBERSMAJOR EVENTS IN PICTURESCHAPTER 1
The Legislative Council
Powers and Functions Composition
CHAPTER 2
Legislative Council Meetings Tabling of Subsidiary Legislation
and Other Papers
Questions Statements Bills Motions Policy Address Debate Budget Debate Other Debates Chief Executive’s Question and
Answer Sessions
CHAPTER 3
Committees
Finance Committee3
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Committee on Members’ Interests House Committee Other Subcommittees of the
House Committee
Committee on Rules of Procedure Bills Committees and Subcommittees
on Subsidiary Legislation
Panels
CHAPTER 4
Redress System
Analysis of Significant Cases
Dealt With
Other Significant Cases
CHAPTER 5
Liaison
Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee Luncheons with Consuls-General Contact with District Councils Contact with Heung Yee Kuk Visitors
CHAPTER 6
Support Services for Members The Legislative Council Commission The Legislative Council Secretariat
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208APPENDIX 1
Composition of the Legislative Council
APPENDIX 2
Members’ Biographies
APPENDIX 3
Bills Passed
APPENDIX 4
Motion Debates Held
APPENDIX 5
Membership of Legislative Council
Committees
APPENDIX 6
Nature and Outcome of Cases Concludedunder the Legislative Council RedressSystem in 2004-2005APPENDIX 7
Statistical Breakdown of Concluded Casesunder the Legislative Council RedressSystem, by Nature and by Outcome, by the10 Government Policy Bureaux/Departmentswhich Received the Largest Number ofComplaints in 2004-2005
APPENDIX 8
Statistical Breakdown of all ConcludedCases under the Legislative Council RedressSystem in 2004-2005
APPENDIX 9
The Legislative Council Commission and itsCommittees
APPENDIX 10
Organization Chart of the LegislativeCouncil Secretariat
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P R E S I D E N T ’ S
Foreword
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“ ...... it is the President's duty to uphold the integrity of
the Rules of Procedure, and to ensure that the Council's
dignity and requirements are not compromised by Members' conduct.”
he first legislative session of the Third Term
of the Legislative Council was a year filled with changes, some of them were unpredictable and took most of us by surprise.
The first in the line of changes was the line-up of
the legislature. Of the 60 Legislative Council Members elected in September 2004, 21 were newly elected, of whom 18 were complete newcomers to the Council. This is the most extensive change in the Council’s composition since 1997.
Next, the number of “Motions for the
Adjournment of the Council” moved by Members increased substantially, in particular those proposed under Section 16(2) of the Rules of
Procedure under which the motions were moved between two agenda items.
The most unexpected event during the year was
the resignation and replacement of the Chief Executive, a change that will inevitably affect the Legislative Council in many ways.
With the appointment of the new Chief
Executive, I hope there will be a positive breakthrough in the relationship between the Government and the legislature. As I have commented from time to time over the past few years, improvement can only be made by enhancing mutual communication and respect between Members and Government officials.
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As the President of the Legislative Council, I had
a challenging time during the session. In some ways, this was due to the fact that approximately one-third of the Members were new to the Council and were therefore unfamiliar with the Rules of Procedure and the role of the President.
I accept that Members have their individual
styles of expression in the Council, and I totally respect their right to choose how to present themselves. However, it is the President’s duty to uphold the integrity of the Rules of Procedure, and to ensure that the Council’s dignity and requirements are not compromised by Members’ conduct.
During the first session, 38 bills were placed on
the Council agenda, 34 of which were moved by the Government and four by Members. Of these, 20 were enacted, including the four Members’ Bills. The scrutiny of the remaining 18 will continue in the next session.
In all, 168 items of subsidiary legislation were
tabled in the Council for approval during the first session. Scrutiny of 150 of these items was completed, with eight amended by the Council on motions moved by Government officials. The remaining 18 items will continue to be scrutinized in the next session. In addition, the Council concluded the scrutiny of 12 items of subsidiary legislation tabled in the previous session.In regard to subsidiary legislation that required
the Council’s approval by resolution, the Government moved a total of 10 motions to either make or amend subsidiary legislation. All were passed.
Accommodating all Secretariat and Member’s
offices under one roof has been a matter of concern for a number of years. In view of the upcoming constitutional reform and possible expansion of Council membership, the construction of a new LegCo building requires immediate action and merits top priority. I hope the new Chief Executive will press ahead with a long-term solution.
I wish to pay my sincere tribute to my Legislative
Council colleagues for their efforts in carrying out their duties as legislators; and to express my appreciation to the Legislative Council Secretariat for their full support.
Rita FanPresidentLegislative CouncilFrom left to right:
First row (seated):
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon LI Fung-ying
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (President’s Deputy)Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (President)
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon MA Lik
Second Row:
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LAU Kong-wah
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiDr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon LAU Wong-fat
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Third Row:
Hon TAM Heung-man
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon Bernard CHANHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG KangHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon Howard YOUNG
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Fourth Row:
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon LI Kwok-ying
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon LAU Chin-shek
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Fifth Row:
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon SIN Chung-kaiHon James TO Kun-sunHon LEE Wing-tat
Hon KWONG Chi-kin
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Absent:
Hon Margaret NGHon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
06Group Photo
of MembersMr Ricky FUNG (right), Secretary General of the Secretariat, provides
Members-elect with an overview of the functions of the Legislative Council, The Legislative Council Commission and Legislative Council Secretariat.
Members-elect tour the LegCo Building.
The preparation workThe preparation work
The Legislative Council Secretariat’s orientation seminar familiarized
Members-elect with the facilities and the work of the Council.
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EVENTS IN PICTURESMembers-elect Dr Joseph LEE Kok-long (left) and Dr Fernando
CHEUNG Chiu-hung examine the buttons and facilities in a Member’s seat.
Six Members-elect pose in the Chamber during the tour.
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A special forum held before the start of the new term allowed the two
candidates for the office of President to answer questions put forward by Members-elect.
Candidates for the presidency:
Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (above) andMr Albert HO Chun-yan
09Members taking the Legislative Council Oath or Affirmation during the first Council meeting include
“new faces” (from upper left, clockwise) Hon MA Lik, Hon Vincent FANG Kang, Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing, Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit, Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung and Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG.The Council in SessionThe Council in Session
10During the first Council meeting, Members cast their
ballots to elect their President.
Secretariat staff count the presidential election ballots, with Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (seated, left), Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po (third from left) and Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (first from left) as scrutineers.
After her election as President of the Third Term of the Legislative Council, Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai pledges to “chair meetings without fear, without bias and without self-interest, and enforce the Rules of Procedure.”
11Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council (centre),
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (third from left), Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (third from right), respectively Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the House Committee, and fellow Members officiate at the LegCo Building Open Day opening ceremony. This year’s event attracted 3,157 visitors to come over to the Building, a record since the event was first held in 1998.
LegCo Building Open DayLegCo Building Open Day
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Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai briefs a group of students about the
facilities of the President’s Office.
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee greets visitors in Conference Room A.
13Hon WONG Ting-kwong (above) and Hon Vincent FANG Kang
introduce visiting students to the work of the Legislative Council and
the facilities in the Chamber.
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Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung explains how LegCo meetings are
conducted to a group of visiting children.
Members of the public line up to be admitted.
15Spring ReceptionSpring Reception
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council, hosted a
Spring Gathering to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Rooster. The Chief
Executive, Executive Council members, senior Government officials and
Legislative Council Members shared humourous moments during the lunch.
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Mr TUNG Chee-hwa, the Chief Executive, is greeted by Hon Fred LI
Wah-ming at the entrance to the Dining Hall.
Members and Government officials take the opportunity to exchange views on various issues. Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen, Chief Secretary for Administration (centre) and Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting (left) pay heed to what Hon CHAN Kam-lam is saying.
Dr York CHOW Yat-ngok (left), Secretary for Health,
Welfare and Food, listens carefully to the views expressed by Hon TAM Yiu-chung.
The Dining Hall filled with laughter when several Members and Government officials attempted to perform Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial art, led by Tai Chi Master Ms LI Fai.
The Chief Executive and other guests vote for the best Tai Chi performer.
17Members convey their best wishes to Mr TUNG Chee-hwa during the pre-luncheon
reception, including (from top) Hon LEE Wing-tat, Hon James TIEN Pei-chun and Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, and Hon CHAN Yuen-han.Farewell Luncheon for Mr TUNG Chee-hwaFarewell Luncheon for Mr TUNG Chee-hwa
Hosted by Hon Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council, and
attended by present and former Members, a farewell luncheon was held to bid
farewell to Mr TUNG Chee-hwa following his resignation as Chief Executive.
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Mr TUNG Chee-hwa greets 92-year-old Mrs Elsie TU, a former
member of the Legislative Council, as Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun looks on.
On behalf of fellow Members, Hon Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai presents Mr TUNG Chee-hwa with a crystal dragon figurine to express their best wishes to him.
19Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee and
former Member Dr LAW Chi-kwong “serenade” Mr TUNG Chee-hwa.
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Hon CHOY So-yuk was first in line to donate on
Blood Donation Day. In all, ten Members and 19 Secretariat staff and members of the public gave blood
this year.
Other blood donors included Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG (above), Hon WONG Ting-kwong (left below) and Hon SIN Chung-kai (right below).
For the good of the communityFor the good of the community
21Hon TSANG Yok-sing (left) and Hon Fred LI
Wah-ming jokes after donating their blood.
T-shirts are the fashion of the day when
Members and their Community Chest guests take part in the Dress Casual Day media photo call. The event raised funds for welfare agencies under the Community Chest.
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At New Town Plaza, Shatin, Hon CHAN
Yuen-han (above) and Hon WONG Kwok-hing sell Cookie Day cookies to raise funds for the Helping Hand in
support of the elderly.
23With the assistance of the
Foundation’s medical staff, actress and pop singer Miss Joey YUNG Cho-yee, ambassador of the programme, draws blood samples of Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung.
Twenty Members participate in the blood test, among them are: Hon WONG Kwok-hing (above), Hon TAM Yiu-chung (left below) and Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (right below).
With the concurrence of The Legislative Council Commission, the Cheng Si Yuan
(China-International) Hepatitis Research Foundation conducted a Hepatitis B Virus
blood screening test for LegCo Members and Secretariat staff in the Dining Hall to
promote their “Hepatitis Free Generation” programme.
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The annual tea reception for Hong Kong’s six leading charities hosted by Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai,
President of the Legislative Council, in the Dining Hall included Members and the heads of the charities. From left: Mr TANG Kam-hung (Chairman, Yan Chai Hospital), Dr Daniel TANG Tak-lim (Chairman, Lok Sin Tong), Mr Eddie WANG (Chairman, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals), Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, Mr Vincent TO (Chairman, Po Leung Kuk), Mr Chris YIP Yiu-shing (Chairman, Pok Oi Hospital) and Mr Wilson PONG (Chairman, Yan Oi Tong).
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The Invincible Football TeamThe Invincible Football Team
Led by Hon Bernard CHAN, the Legislative Council Football Team played three
matches during the session, two of which were landslide victories and one a tie.
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Members and senior Government officials put aside their political
differences and fight it out on the football field. Mr Michael SUEN Ming-yeung, Chief Secretary for Administration (Acting) kicks off the friendly match.
In his white shirt and headband, Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung, with Dr Hon YEUNG Sum, tried to block a Government team’s strike.
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Mr Michael SUEN Ming-yeung, Dr Sarah LIAO Sau-tung,
Secretary for Environment, Transport and Works (front row, standing), and Mr Frederick MA Si-hang, Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury (second row, second from left), cheer as a goal is scored by the Government team. The match ended in a 2:2 tie.
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip demonstrates a warm-up
exercise to Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council, who then kicks off the match.
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip makes a volley shot.
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The LegCo football team poses before its match against the Consuls-General Team.
A beautiful “dive across” by Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo.
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting dribbles his way forward. The LegCo
team won the match 4:2.
29The victorious LegCo team poses after winning the match 5:2.Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung (left) and Hon Andrew
CHENG Kar-foo organize strikes from mid-field in the match against Radio Television Hong Kong.
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he Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region (HKSAR) stipulates that the HKSAR shall be vested with legislative power and the Legislative Council is the legislature of the Region.
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
As provided for in Article 73 of the Basic Law, the Legislative Council 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 the Legislative Council charges the Chief Executive with serious breach of law or dereliction of duty and if he or she refuses to resign, the Council may, after passing a motion for investigation, give a mandate to the Chief Justice 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 reporting its findings to the Council. If the committee considers the evidence sufficient to substantiate such charges, the Council may pass a motion of impeachment by a two-thirds majority of all its 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
According to the Basic Law, the Legislative Council of the HKSAR is to be constituted by election. There are 60 Members for the third term of the Legislative Council (2004-2008), with 30 Members returned by geographical constituencies through direct elections and 30 Members by functional constituencies. The election for the third term of the Legislative Council was held on 12 September 2004 and the term of office is four years.
The President of the Legislative Council is
elected by and from among Members of the Legislative Council.
The composition and biographies of Members
who served on the Legislative Council in 2004-2005 are in Appendices 1 and 2
respectively.T
31Chapter 1
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL eetings of the Legislative Council are
open to the public. They may be conducted in either Cantonese, English or Putonghua, with simultaneous interpretation provided. The proceedings of the meetings of the Council are broadcast live and are reported by the mass media. They are also recorded verbatim in the Official Record of Proceedings of the Meetings of the Legislative Council, which is accessible through the Legislative Council’s website.
The business transacted at a regular Council
meeting mainly comprises the tabling of subsidiary legislation and other papers and reports; asking of questions for replies by the Government; the consideration of bills; and debates on motions. During the period from October 2004 to July 2005, the Council held 37 meetings and sat for more than 328 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 the relevant ordinances. It is subject to the scrutiny of the Council, which may be through either the negative vetting procedure or the positive vetting procedure.
Subsidiary legislation scrutinized through the
negative vetting procedure is first published in the Gazette and then laid on the table of the Council at its meetings. Where considered necessary, the Council's House Committee may
set up a subcommittee to study the subsidiary legislation in detail. A Member or a public officer may, within a prescribed time limit, move a motion in Council to seek the Council's agreement to amend or repeal an item of subsidiary legislation that has been tabled. During the session from October 2004 to July 2005, 168 items of subsidiary legislation were tabled in the Council. Among them, the scrutiny of 150 items was completed, with eight of them amended by the Council through the passage of motions moved by Government officials. The remaining 18 items, the scrutiny period of which has not expired, will continue to be scrutinized in the next session. In addition, the Council completed in this session the scrutiny of 12 items of subsidiary legislation which were tabled in the previous session. The Government also tabled one item of instrument, the scrutiny of which by the Council was completed in the session.
Members observed a one-minute silence at the 5 January
2005 Council meeting to express their condolence for the more than 150,000 victims of the tsunami which caused enormous damage in many South Asian countries.M
Chapter 2
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS
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The scrutiny by the Council of subsidiary
legislation through the positive vetting procedure is described later in this chapter, under Motions.
Other papers tabled at Council meetings include
the annual reports of Government departments and public bodies, Government consultative documents, and reports of the Council's committees. Members and public officers presenting the reports may address the Council.
QUESTIONS
Members' concern for the well being of the community may be reflected through asking questions at Council meetings. The questions are aimed at seeking information on Government's actions or lack of actions on specific problems or incidents and on Government's policies. They are also raised for the purpose of monitoring the effectiveness of the Government.
Some 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 Council or through their contacts with the public.
During the period under report, Members asked
155 oral questions on a wide range of subjects at Council meetings, and followed up with 977 supplementary questions. Another 454 questions seeking written replies by the Government were also asked.
Through questions, Members sought information on
Government action or lack of action on specific problems, incidents or policies, including (from top) Hon Howard YOUNG, Hon Albert HO Chun-yan and Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing.
33To introduce new measures or policies, to
create new organizations or institutions, or to make changes to existing organizations or institutions;
To extend the scope of existing legislation;To improve and update existing legislation;To modify or reform the machinery of
Government; or
To appropriate funds for public expenditure
and to raise revenue.STATEMENTS
Statements may be made by Government officials on issues of public concern at Council meetings. During the period under report, the Chief Secretary for Administration made four statements: “Legislative Programme 2004-2005”, “West Kowloon Cultural District project”, “Fourth Report of the Constitutional Development Task Force” and “Term of Office of a New Chief Executive” at the Council meetings held on 13 October 2004, 10 November 2004, 15 December 2004 and 6 April 2005 respectively. The Secretary for Education and Manpower made two statements: “Consultation Document on Reforming the Academic Systems for Senior Secondary and Higher Education” and “New Academic Structure for Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education – Action Plan for Investing in the Future of Hong Kong” at the Council meetings held on 20 October 2004 and 18 May 2005 respectively. The Secretary for Constitutional Affairs made two statements: “Electoral Affairs Commission Interim Report on the 2004 Legislative Council Election” and “Electoral Affairs Commission Final Report on the 2004 Legislative Council Election” at the Council meetings on 10 November 2004 and 15 December 2004 respectively.
BILLS
The Government is primarily responsible for proposing new legislation or amendments to existing legislation, in the form of bills which are considered by the Council for enactment. Subject to meeting certain conditions, Members A bill is first published in the Gazette before it is
introduced into the Council. It has to be given three 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. The Second Reading of the bill starts with the Government official or Member who introduces the bill moving the motion "That the bill be read the 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 referred to 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 House Committee specifically for it.
The debate on the Second Reading resumes at a
subsequent Council meeting after the bill has been studied. During the resumed debate, of the Council may also introduce bills into the
Council. Broadly speaking, bills have one or more of the following purposes:
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Members present their views on the merits and
principles of the bill and may 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 Second Reading, and the Council will then sit as a "Committee of the whole Council" during which the Committee goes through the clauses of the bill, making amendments where agreed to by the Committee. After the bill has passed through the Committee of the whole Council with or without amendments, it is reported back to the Council for it to consider whether to support the passage of the bill by giving it the Third Reading.
When 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 promulgated in 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 the meeting at which the bill is introduced. If the bill receives Second Reading, the Council may proceed to the remaining stages at the same meeting.
During the period under report, 38 bills were
introduced and the Council completed proceedings on 20 bills, which were all passed. Of these bills, 9 were passed with amendments proposed by Government officials or Members.
A list of the bills passed is in Appendix 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 Council at 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 a Government official or a Member giving notice of a 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 a subcommittee to study it in depth. Where Members consider it necessary, they may move amendments to the motion. During the period under report, Government officials moved a total of 10 motions to either make or amend subsidiary legislation through the positive vetting procedure, and all were passed.
Apart from those relating to subsidiary
legislation, motions may be moved by Members to exercise the Council's power under the Basic Law, 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,
35When delivering his Policy Address to the Legislative
Council, Mr TUNG Chee-hwa, the Chief Executive,pledged “to uphold the vision of ‘people-based’governance” and “to gauge the mood of the people moreaccurately and listen more closely to their opinions.”the Council passed two motions to amend the
Rules of Procedure, one motion to suspend theRules of Procedure, and one motion to sanction aMember by admonishment for failure to registerhis registrable interests. One motion to invokethe Council’s powers under Cap. 382 to order theproduction of documents regarding the Cyberportproject was negatived.
POLICY ADDRESS DEBATE
The Chief Executive addresses the Council inevery Legislative Council session on his policyproposals for administering the HKSAR. At ameeting held after the Chief Executive hasdelivered his Policy Address, a motion is movedby the Chairman of the House Committee tothank the Chief Executive for his Address(Motion of Thanks). A debate then follows, withMembers offering their comments on the Addressand senior Government officials responding tothese comments. During the session, the ChiefExecutive delivered his Address on 12 January2005 and Members and Government officialsdebated the Motion of Thanks for three days on26, 27 and 28 January 2005. The debate wasdivided into five debate sessions, each of whichcovered several related policy areas.
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The Budget Speech delivered to the Legislative Council by
Mr Henry TANG Ying-yen, the Financial Secretary, emphasized that the Government “will uphold the principle of ‘Market Leads, Government Facilitates’ ” and will “actively promote economic growth by facilitating the development of the marketplace and provide a favourable platform for the business community.”BUDGET DEBATE
Shortly before a financial year ends at the end of
March, the Financial Secretary presents to the Council his Budget for the next financial year, which commences on 1 April each year, in the form of an Appropriation Bill and the Draft Estimates, which are followed closely by legislative measures for implementing the Government's revenue proposals. These set out the Government's annual revenue and expenditure proposals for the following financial year. Legislation required for implementing the revenue proposals is presented in the form of bills or subsidiary legislation. After the proposed estimates of expenditure have been examined by
Immediately following the Policy Address by the Chief
Executive, Legislative Council Members held press conferences to express their views, including (from top) representatives of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong, the Liberal Party and the Democratic Party.
37(Above) The Legislative Council Finance Committee held a
series of special meetings to examine the Estimates of Expenditure 2005-06. (Below) Ms Elsie LEUNG Oi-sie, Secretary for Justice, answered Members’ questions at one of the meetings.OTHER DEBATES
All motions moved at Council meetings are
debated and voted upon. Apart from motions with legislative or binding effect, Members also debate motions which do not have such effect, but which provide opportunities for Members to express their views on issues of public interest and for Government officials to respond to them. During the session under report, the Council debated 55 such motions moved by Members. Among these, 38 were passed with or without amendment and 17 were negatived. These 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 express their opinions on the topic and to elicit a response from the Government. A total of four motions for adjournment were moved during the period under report. Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG proposed an adjournment debate on the “Listing and public offering arrangements, evaluation of assets and all matters relating to the divestment of retail and car-parking facilities in public rental housing estates in respect of The Link Real Estate Investment Trust” at the Council meeting commencing on 1 December 2004. Hon LEE Wing-tat proposed two adjournment debates on “Measures taken by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in regard to tsunami victims in South Asia, as well as the Hong Kong people whose whereabouts remain the Finance Committee at its special meetings,
the Appropriation Bill is brought back into the Council for consideration and decision. For the 2005-2006 Budget, the Financial Secretary introduced the Appropriation Bill 2005 on 16 March 2005. The debate on the Budget took place on 20, 21 and 27 April 2005. The Appropriation Bill 2005 was passed on 27 April 2005. The Revenue (Allowances for Tax) Bill 2005, which contained revenue-related proposals announced in the 2005-2006 Budget, was passed on 8 June 2005.
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Mr TUNG Chee-hwa, the Chief Executive, in his 13
January 2005 Question-and-Answer session, the last before his resignation in March 2005.
Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen, who assumed office of the Chief Executive on 24 June 2005, attended a Question-and-Answer session three days later to answer questions put forward by Members.unknown or who are still stranded in the
disaster-stricken areas” at the Council meeting commencing on 5 January 2005 and on “All the constitutional and legal issues arising from the office of the Chief Executive having become vacant, and related policies, measures and arrangements” at the Council meeting on 16 March 2005 respectively. Hon Albert HO proposed an adjournment debate on “Submission of a Report by the Chief Executive’s Office to the State Council proposing the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress to interpret Article 53 of the Basic Law concerning the term of office of the new Chief Executive” at the Council meeting commencing on 6 April 2005.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS
In the session, four meetings of the Council were
held during which the Chief Executive addressed the Council and answered questions put to him by Members.
39Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, smiled during a committee meeting.Finance Committee Members visited the Hong Kong
Tourism Board (HKTB) and received a briefing on HKTB’s request for $437 million in additional funding. hrough 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 Committee on Members' Interests. The House Committee co-ordinates matters relating to the business to be considered at Council meetings and monitors the progress in the study of bills and subsidiary legislation. The scrutiny of bills which require more in-depth study is done through bills committees which report their deliberations to the House Committee. Panels are committees which monitor and examine policy issues. There are 18 panels whose formation and terms of reference are approved by the Council on the recommendation of the House Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee consists of all Members of the Council except the President. The chairman and deputy chairman of the Committee are elected by and from among its members.
The Finance Committee is vested with the
responsibility of scrutinizing public expenditure proposals. It holds special meetings after the introduction of the Appropriation Bill to examine the Estimates of Expenditure for the coming financial year. It meets on most Fridays to consider proposals which entail changes to the approved Estimates each year, or note financial implications of new policies.During the 2004-2005 session, the Finance
Committee held 12 regular meetings and examined a total of 50 items of proposals, including 13 items with 59 proposals which had been considered and supported by its two subcommittees, namely the Establishment Subcommittee and the Public Works Subcommittee.T
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COMMITTEESThe Establishment Subcommittee examines and
makes recommendations to the Finance Committee on the Government’s proposals for the creation, redeployment, and deletion of permanent and supernumerary directorate posts, and for changes to the structure of civil service grades and ranks. During the current session, the subcommittee, consisting of 17 members, held 6 meetings and examined a total of 11 items of proposals put forward by the Government. The membership of the subcommittee is in Appendix 5.
The Public Works Subcommittee examines and
makes recommendations to the Finance Committee on the Government’s proposals for the upgrading of projects to, or downgrading from, Category A of the Public Works Programme, or changes to the scope and approved estimates of projects already in that Category. During the current session, the subcommittee, consisting of 23 members, held 11 meetings and examined a total of 48 items of proposals put forward by the Government. The subcommittee also considered the list of potential submissions to the Public Works Subcommittee in the 2004-2005 legislative session. The membership of the subcommittee is in Appendix 5.
One of the major tasks of the Finance Committee
is to examine the Estimates of Expenditure following the introduction of the Appropriation Bill to the Council. For the 2005-2006 Estimates, the Finance Committee held a series of six special meetings consisting of 19 sessions from 11 to 14 April 2005. Prior to the special
meetings, the Financial Secretary briefed members on the 2005-2006 Budget, while the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury provided further information on the Estimates of Expenditure. A total of 1,887 written questions were then put to the Government for written replies to facilitate deliberation at the special meetings. Eighty-four supplementary written questions and 47 verbal requests arising from the meetings were further put forward to the Government for additional information. Members were particularly concerned about the efficacy of outsourcing of Government services and employment of non-civil service staff. They considered that the Government should ensure that these efficiency initiatives would not affect the overall service of the Government.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
COMMITTEE
The Public Accounts Committee is a standing
committee of the Council. It is responsible for considering the reports of the Director of Audit on the accounts of the Government and the results of value for money audits on the Government and other organizations which are within the purview of public audit. The committee may call for explanation and obtain evidence from public officers, management personnel of public organizations and other relevant persons, if considered necessary.
The committee comprises seven members elected
by Members and appointed by the President. The membership of the committee is in Appendix 5.
41During the 2004-2005 session, the committee
examined the Director of Audit's Report on the Accounts of the Government for the year ended 31 March 2004 and the Reports on the Results of Value for Money Audits (Reports Nos. 43 and 44). The conclusions and recommendations of the committee are contained in Public Accounts Committee Reports Nos. 43 and 44, which were tabled in the Council on 23 February 2005 and 6 July 2005 respectively.
COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS’
INTERESTS
The Committee on Members' Interests is a
standing committee of the Council. It considers matters pertaining to Members' declaration of interests and matters of ethics in relation to their conduct, and makes recommendations relating to Members' interests matters. It also examines arrangements for 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.
Former Chief Secretary Sir David AKERS-JONES attended
a Public Accounts Committee public hearing to give evidence regarding a land grant at Discovery Bay and Yi Long Wan.
In order to better understand the operation of diesel vehicle emission controls, members of the Public Accounts Committee pay a site visit to the Transport Department vehicle examination centre at Kowloon Bay to secure first-hand information. Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung (left) tried to conduct a smoke test of a lorry while other members looked on.
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During the period under report, the committee
held 17 closed meetings to consider a Member’s failure to furnish to the Clerk to the Legislative Council particulars of his registrable interests, pursuant to Rule 83 of the Rules of Procedure, during the period from 1 July 1998 to 25 August 2004. The committee submitted its report to the Council at the meeting on 9 March 2005. The committee also held four open meetings during the period under report.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
The House Committee comprises all Members, except the President, who elect from among themselves the chairman and deputy chairman. While the Legislative Council is in session, the House Committee normally meets weekly and meetings are open to the public.
The House Committee prepares for meetings of
the Council and considers matters relating to the business of the Council. One important function of the House Committee is to scrutinize bills introduced into the Council and subsidiary
legislation tabled in Council or presented to the Council for approval. The House Committee may form bills committees to scrutinize bills, or appoint subcommittees to study subsidiary legislation. The House Committee then monitors progress and studies reports from the bills committees and subcommittees concerned.
The House Committee may refer to the relevant
panels for consideration any policy matters relating to the business of the Council. The House Committee may also consider, in such manner as it thinks fit, any other items relating to the business of the Council.
The 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 Chief Secretary for Administration on a regular basis to discuss matters of mutual concern.
During the 2004-2005 session, a total of 34
regular meetings of the House Committee were held. Two special meetings were also held to discuss with the Chief Secretary for Administration and other principal officials the subjects of sustainable development, the West Kowloon Cultural District project, and the constitutional and legal issues arising from the vacancy in the office of the Chief Executive, as well as the related policies, measures and arrangements.
Members of the Committee on Members’ Interests
presented their report regarding Hon James TO Kun-sun’s failure to register his interests with the Legislative Council in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.
43Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee;
Subcommittee to Examine the
Implementation in Hong Kong of Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council in relation to Sanctions;
Subcommittee on Members’ Remuneration
and Operating Expenses Reimbursement;
Subcommittee to Consider a Mechanism for
Handling Complaints and Allegations Concerning Members’ Operating Expenses Reimbursement Claims;
Subcommittee to Study the Subject of
Combating Poverty;
Subcommittee to Study Issues Relating to the
Provision of Boarding Places, Senior Secondary Education and Employment Opportunities for Children with Special Educational Needs; and
Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural
District Development.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 the Council. The following subcommittees were in operation during the 2004-2005 session -
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee, Chairman of the House
Committee, chaired a House Committee special meeting on 18 February 2005 at which Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen, Chief Secretary for Administration, briefed Members on the West Kowloon Cultural District project and sustainable development issue.
A delegation of the LegCo Subcommittee to Study the Subject of Combating Poverty visited the United Kingdom and Ireland to study anti-poverty measures in these countries. Members of the delegation, led by Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee (second from left), met with officials of the Department for Work and Pensions in the United Kingdom
Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen, Chief Secretary for Administration, and Ms Elsie LEUNG Oi-sie, Secretary for Justice, attended a special House Committee meeting on 15 March 2005 to discuss constitutional and legal issues and the related policies, measures and arrangements arising from the vacancy in the office of Chief Executive.
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The Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District
Development issues its Report on Phase I Study and holds a press conference to respond to media enquires. One of the recommendations put forward by the Subcommittee is to abandon the single-package development approach in the West Kowloon Cultural District.
Following the passage of a motion in January
2005, the House Committee set up a subcommittee to study issues relating to West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) development. Recognizing the diversity of the issues concerned, the subcommittee has so far divided its work in two phases. The first phase focused on issues relating to the adoption of the public private partnership approach, in particular the single-package approach for the WKCD development, how the WKCD project could meet shortfalls in existing arts and cultural facilities and whether the project as proposed by the Government is the best way to use the 40-hectare land.
The subcommittee completed its first phase study
and made seven recommendations in its first report. Amongst others, the subcommittee recommended the abandonment of the single-package approach and the setting up of an overseeing authority for the development of the
project. Noting that the Abandoibarra project in Spain was comparable in nature and scale to the WKCD project, the subcommittee conducted an overseas duty visit in September 2005 to study the experience there. It then proceeds to its second phase study. The issues to be covered in the second phase study would include the structure of the overseeing authority and the respective roles of the Government and the arts and cultural sector in the planning and development of WKCD. The second phase study is expected to be completed by early 2006.
The memberships of these subcommittees are in
Appendix 5.
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF
PROCEDURE
The Committee on Rules of Procedure is
responsible for reviewing the Rules of Procedure of 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 the recommendations of the House Committee. The membership of the committee is in Appendix 5.
During the period under report, the committee
held a total of eight meetings to study a wide range of subjects under the following categories: (a) review of the procedural arrangements of the Council; and (b) review of the procedures and
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Council.
The committee presented six reports to the House
Committee recommending changes to current procedures. The committee also presented a report to the Council on 6 July 2005 summarizing its deliberations on specific subjects during the period under report.
BILLS COMMITTEES AND
SUBCOMMITTEES ON
SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
The House Committee may allocate bills, except
the Appropriation Bill and bills not referred to the House Committee by the Council, to bills committees for detailed scrutiny. All Members, other than the President, may join any bills committee. The chairman of each bills committee is elected from among its members. Government officials and members of the public may be invited to attend its meetings.
A bills committee will consider the principles and
merits of the bill concerned as well as its detailed provisions, and may propose amendments relevant to the bill. It may also appoint subcommittees for the purpose of assisting in the performance of its functions. After a bills committee has completed scrutiny of a bill, it will notify the House Committee and advise the committee in writing of its deliberations. The bills committee will be dissolved on the enactment of the bill concerned or as decided by the House Committee.During the 2004-2005 session, 30 bills
committees were formed. Thirteen bills committees completed their scrutiny work and reported to the House Committee. Fifteen bills committees were still in action and one Government bill was on the waiting list. The work of the Bills Committee on Public Health and Municipal Services (Amendment) Bill 2005 was held in abeyance, to allow time for the Administration to consult the District Councils and Heung Yee Kuk on the proposals in the Bill.
There were also 14 subcommittees formed in the
2004-2005 session, which considered 22 items of subsidiary legislation tabled in Council, one item of subsidiary legislation not required to be tabled in Council and seven proposed resolutions presented by the Government for the Council’s approval. The memberships of these bills committees and subcommittees are in Appendix 5.
Reports of these bills committees and
subcommittees are available on the LegCo website at www.legco.gov.hk
PANELS
Panels are committees of the Council tasked to
monitor and examine Government policies. Panels provide a forum for Members to deliberate on policy matters and study issues relating to the policy areas of their corresponding bureaux which are of wide public concern. The items for discussion can be brought up by members of the panel, referred to it by the House Committee or
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other committees, proposed by the Government,
or raised by other Members following meetings with District Councils or upon receipt of complaints or representations. Panels also give views on major legislative and financial proposals before their introduction into the Council or Finance Committee respectively. To enhance the effectiveness of panels in scrutinizing such proposals, a series of measures agreed by the House Committee on the recommendation of the Committee on Rules of Procedure have been put into place to ensure early consultation with the 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 from
among its members. The memberships of the 18 panels in the 2004-2005 session and their subcommittees are shown in Appendix 5.
Panel on Manpower
Some members considered that a minimum wage
could provide adequate income protection for elementary workers, and alleviate the problem of poverty. Some of these members suggested that a minimum wage should be set for workers in the cleansing, security and catering trades first. Another member was of the view that a statutory minimum wage should be introduced for all trades. Some other members, however, pointed
out that introducing a minimum wage was not the only way to safeguard the benefits of employees. They considered that before the issue was deliberated by the Labour Advisory Board (LAB), a pre-condition of introducing a minimum wage should not be imposed.
Some members expressed support for prescribing
maximum working hours, in order to protect the interests of those workers with the least bargaining power. More jobs could also be created if the maximum number of hours of work was prescribed. They urged the Government to put concrete proposals to LAB for deliberation. Some other members opposed the setting of maximum working hours, as it would undermine the flexibility of the labour market and business environment, and the competitiveness of the local workforce with neighbouring areas.
The Government stated that the issues of
minimum wage and maximum working hours were complicated, and had a far-reaching impact on the future socio-economic development of Hong Kong. In examining the issues, the Government indicated that it would keep an open mind, and would strike a balance between the interests of employers and employees. As a first step, these issues would be put to LAB for deliberation.
Some members queried why meal breaks were
excluded from the normal working hours of non-skilled workers employed by some contractors of government outsourced services,
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urged the Government to conduct a comprehensive review of the meal break arrangement in the mandatory requirement for services contracted out by the Government. A member suggested that the Government should promote good employer practices by awarding higher marks to such employers in the marking schemes for assessment of tenders. The panel passed a motion urging the Government to require that the monthly wages paid by contractors of outsourced services to their workers on eight-hour service contracts (covering meal breaks) should be stipulated in the average wage rates for relevant industry as published in the Census and Statistics Department’s Quarterly Report of Wages and Payroll Statistics.
The panel was concerned about the abuse of the
Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund. Some members urged the Government to undertake effective measures to prevent possible abuse. They also suggested that applicants of the Fund should not be required to satisfy the eligibility requirements for legal aid. The Labour Department should, on behalf of the employee concerned, apply for a winding-up petition or bankruptcy petition against the employer so that it would not be necessary for an applicant to apply for legal aid. Some other members considered that the Government should step up enforcement against abuse of the Fund. The panel was informed that the Government was studying additional measures to prevent abuse of the Fund, and would refer those considered to be viable to LAB for consideration.Panel on Commerce and
Industry
The panel welcomed further liberalization in the
trade in goods and services under the second phase of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) effective from 1 January 2005. On the impact of the first phase of CEPA on job creation, members noted that given the capital-intensive nature of the Hong Kong manufacturing sector, most of the new jobs created were found in the services sector. The panel was keen to ensure that Hong Kong would be able to capitalize on the liberalization measures under CEPA to drive its economic growth and move up the value chain. The Government also took on board members' suggestions to expand the scope of the Individual Visit Scheme, overcome trade barriers and strengthen communications with relevant Mainland authorities.
On support measures for small and medium
enterprises (SMEs), members welcomed and gave views on the Government's proposed improvements to the four SME funding schemes, such as lowering the assumed default rate for the SME Loan Guarantee Scheme and the additional injection into the SME Export Marketing Fund and the SME Development Fund. Members' further suggestions included deploying the SME Development Fund to support sector-specific projects to help enhance SMEs' overall competitiveness.
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The panel supported the new strategic framework
for innovation and technology development, and the proposed three-tier funding model of the Innovation and Technology Fund. On measures to ensure the cost-effectiveness of the proposed Research and Development (R&D) centres set up for selected focus areas, members noted the monitoring mechanism in place and considered that the operating cost of the R&D centres should not be too high in order that adequate resources would be available for R&D projects. The panel was also concerned that the R&D projects should be relevant to the needs of the industries.
The panel was updated on the preparatory work
for the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to be held in Hong Kong in December 2005. Anticipating that the event would attract demonstrations from activists worldwide, members urged the Government to strike the right balance between maintaining law and order and facilitating freedom of expression. The panel also discussed the proposed subsidiary legislation to accord the necessary privileges and immunities to WTO, as well as the Government's proposed restricted access zone, which would be the subject of an order made under the Public Order Ordinance, and the traffic management measures during the conference period.
Copyright protection was one of the panel's
major areas of concern. In examining the Government's proposals on various copyright-related issues, the panel had considered the views of deputations representing
copyright owners, users and other stakeholders. Members urged the Government to balance the
interests of various stakeholders and submit the necessary amendment bill into the Council early to allow time for scrutiny. The panel would also keep in view the development of peer-to-peer file sharing activities on the Internet and its impact on copyright protection for musical works and films.
Panel on Public Service
The panel closely monitored the various measures put forward by the Government to reduce its operating expenditure, including a reduction in the civil service establishment and adjustments to civil service pay and allowances. Given that the civil service establishment had been substantially reduced in the past few years, the panel was concerned that further reductions might have adverse impact on the timely and effective delivery of public service. The panel was also concerned that in order to achieve the target for reducing the civil service establishment, bureaux and departments had been meeting the additional operational needs through employing non-civil service contract (NCSC) staff and implementing outsourcing programmes. Members stressed the importance of maintaining a stable civil service devoted to the provision of the necessary public services on a long-term basis, and the need to properly manage the NCSC staff scheme to prevent abuse. Noting that about 1,100 NCSC staff had been employed for over five years, the panel passed a motion urging the Government to immediately study the inclusion of the posts filled by NCSC staff over a period of time in the permanent establishment.
49Reacting to newspaper reports concerning the use of
pinhole security surveillance cameras in the Cheung Sha Wan Post Office, Members of the Panel on Public Service visited the post office to receive a briefing from the Postmaster General and to hear the views of Hongkong Post staff.
On civil service pay adjustment, the panel
monitored the development of an improved pay adjustment mechanism. As part of the exercise, the Government would conduct a Pay Level Survey in 2005. The panel urged the Government to take the survey forward in a prudent manner, taking into full consideration the concerns and worries of take staff associations on the survey methodology and the application of the survey results. As regards the review of job-related allowances, the panel considered the staff’s objection to the cessation/reduction in the payment of Hardship Allowance justified, and passed a motion requesting the Government to defer the implementation of its decision and conduct further consultation with the staff side.The panel also examined other policy issues. On
the policy governing post-retirement employment of civil servants, members welcomed the preliminary review proposals put forward by the Government to enhance the effectiveness of the existing mechanism so as to ensure that former civil servants did not enter into any business or took up any employment which might constitute a conflict of interest with their previous service in the Government. As regards the approval given for Ms Elaine CHUNG Lai-kwok, the former Deputy Director of Housing, to take up post-retirement employment in a private company, the panel urged the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) to conduct a full investigation into the case to address the wide public concern over the possible conflict of interest between Ms CHUNG’s post-retirement employment and her previous service in the Government. The panel, however, was dissatisfied with CSB’s investigation report and passed a motion requesting the Government to conduct an independent investigation into the case.
On measures for managing misconduct in the
civil service, the panel stressed that the level of punishment should be commensurate with the gravity of the offences or misconduct. At the request of the panel, the Government undertook to examine the current mechanism and consider how members’ concerns could be addressed.
Given the staff concern about the installation of
pinhole cameras in the Cheung Sha Wan Post Office (CSWPO) premises, the panel conducted a site visit to CSWPO. Members noted that
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following six cases of suspected theft, six pinhole
cameras were installed in the staff working areas for the purpose of identifying the culprits. Members were assured that the “Privacy Guidelines: Monitoring and Personal Data Privacy at Work” published by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data had been followed in the installation and use of the pinhole cameras. Members exchanged views with the Post Office on areas for improvements in handling similar incidents in future.
Panel on Administration of
Justice and Legal Services
The panel expressed serious concern that the
savings measures introduced by the Judiciary to cope with budgetary constraints since 2003-2004 had already given rise to problems in the face of increasing workload. The panel agreed that the Judiciary’s budgetary arrangement should be reviewed to build in clearer institutional safeguards to ensure that judicial independence was not subject to executive influence, and the Judiciary was provided with adequate resources for the proper administration of justice. The panel put forward a number of suggestions for the Government’s consideration.
Following the publication of the Report of the
Working Party on the Labour Tribunal, the panel held joint meetings with the Panel on Manpower to follow up the recommendations made in the Report. Some members called upon the Judiciary to take into account overseas practices in considering measures to improve the mechanism for enforcement of awards of the Tribunal. Some other members considered that the mode of
operation of the Tribunal had departed from the objective of providing a quick, simple, cheap and informal forum for resolving employment disputes and requested the Government to conduct a major review of the existing system.
The panel received views from the parties
concerned on the likely impact of setting up a third law school at The Chinese University of Hong Kong on the provision of legal services. The panel expressed concern that this would dilute the existing limited resources. Members considered that the overall resources provided for the three law schools should be increased to ensure that they could cooperate and compete on fair and equal terms in improving legal education and training in Hong Kong.
The panel reiterated its support for an overall
review of the legal aid system. The panel considered that there was a strong case for raising the financial eligibility limits of the Supplementary Legal Aid Scheme, which was a profit making scheme, to benefit more legal aid applicants. The panel requested the two legal professional bodies to jointly review how the overall legal aid system could be improved, and present its recommendations to the panel and Government.
The panel noted the views of the legal and
accountancy professional bodies that a reform on limiting professional liability was urgently needed, as Hong Kong was trailing behind other jurisdictions in implementing such a reform. The
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detailed study of the subject and its likely impact on the community without further delay.
The review of the professional indemnity scheme
of The Law Society of Hong Kong was one of the issues discussed by the panel. While members of the Law Society had voted in favour of replacing the existing scheme with a Qualifying Insurers Scheme (QIS), the Government had expressed reservation whether QIS could properly safeguard consumers’ interests in the event of the insurer going into liquidation. Following the explanation given by the Law Society on the features of the QIS and the protective measures which would be available, the panel requested the Government to come to a position on the proposed QIS, which was expected to be implemented on 1 October 2006.Members expressed support for the Pilot Scheme
on Mediation of Legally Aided Matrimonial Cases which would last for one year from the first quarter of 2005. The Government assured members that mediation would not be imposed against the will of legal aid applicants as a condition for the grant of legal aid for initiating court proceedings. Members requested the Government to take proactive measures to promote the Scheme through various channels.
Panel on Home Affairs
In September 2004, the Government announced its decision to legislate against racial discrimination and to conduct a public consultation exercise on the legislative proposals. Some members were of the view that the scope of the bill should be extended to cover discrimination against new arrivals from the Mainland. Some other members considered that
As part of a visit to the Judiciary, Members of the Panel on
the Administration of Justice and Legal Services and other interested Members met with Mr Andrew LI (second from right), Chief Justice, in the Chamber of Lands Tribunal premises.Members were briefed by Mr Patrick LI (third from right),
Chief Magistrate, on the work of the Kowloon City Magistrates Courts.
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small companies and employers with fewer than
six employees should be exempted from the anti-discriminatory provisions (in the field of employment) for only one year after enactment of the bill.
The panel passed a motion urging the
Government to establish a human rights institution to promote the protection of and education on human rights, and to monitor the implementation of the various international human rights treaties. Some members considered that an inter-bureau central mechanism should be established to monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
A majority of members expressed reservations
about the effectiveness of establishing a Public Affairs Forum to canvass the views of business, professional and middle class people. They also expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress made in improving non-compliance with the six-year and six-board rules. A member considered that various stakeholders in relevant sectors should make nominations for the appointment to advisory and statutory bodies (ASBs). Some members were also dissatisfied with the gender imbalance in ASBs.
While some members supported the proposed
reforms to the betting duty system on horse racing bets, others considered that the Government should combat illegal gambling by strengthening law enforcement actions, rather than enhancing the competitiveness of authorized horse race betting which would encourage more
people to gamble.
The report of the Panel of Inquiry appointed by
the Secretary for Home Affairs to inquire into the incidents relating to the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) was discussed by the panel. Some members were of the view that the Legislative Council (LegCo) should appoint a select committee to conduct another inquiry. Some other members, however, considered that LegCo had already conducted very detailed discussions on the relevant issues. Should the controversies surrounding EOC drag on, its operation would be further affected.
The panel also discussed the appointment of the
EOC Chairperson. Some members considered that the EOC Chairperson should have a track record of human rights work, particularly in promoting equal opportunities. These members expressed concern that the lack of objective and clear selection criteria would adversely affect the credibility of EOC and people’s perception of its independence.
The panel received a briefing from the
Government on the 25 leisure and cultural services (LCS) projects recommended for priority implementation in the Chief Executive’s 2005 Policy Address. Members expressed disappointment at the delay in implementing the outstanding LCS projects of the former Municipal Councils. A subcommittee was set up by the panel to monitor the Government in
53infrastructure projects. There was also an urgent
need for the Administration to formulate measures to address the uneven distribution of traffic among the three road-harbour crossings, and to reduce the toll charges of various tunnels to relieve the burden on the general public.following up these projects and implementing
other relevant projects.
Some members expressed dissatisfaction that the
decision to co-host the Beijing Olympic equestrian events was hastily made and LegCo was bypassed in the process. They were concerned that the temporary removal of the Hong Kong Sports Institute to make way for staging the events would adversely affect the training of elite athletes and their preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games.
The panel discussed the relevant issues arising
from the case of Albert House, including the legal liability of owners in respect of the common parts of their buildings, regulation of property management companies by legislation, and formation of owners’ corporations in buildings with more than one deed of mutual covenant.
Panel on Transport
The panel was gravely concerned about the toll increases of the Eastern Harbour Crossing, Tate’s Cairn Tunnel and Tai Lam Tunnel and Yuen Long Approach Road, and the resulting economic and traffic implications. The panel requested the tunnel companies to consider deferring the toll increases and the Administration to review the decision of allowing the tunnel companies to increase their tolls. The panel also called on the Administration to review the effectiveness and appropriateness of using the
Members of the Panel on Transport exchanged views with
Mr Michael TIEN (second from left), Chairman of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation, on the newly-constructed East Tsim Sha Tsui station during a site visit.
In order to secure first-hand information and a better understanding of its progress and operation, Members of the Panel on Transport paid a site visit to the recently-completed Ma On Shan Rail.
“Build-
Operate-Transfer” approach in taking forward
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Prior to the official launch of the MTR’s Disneyland Resort
Line, members of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways took a rail ride and were shown the building features of the station by representatives of the MTR Corporation.
Following media reports on the collision of two West Rail trains in Pat Heung train depot, members of the LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways visited the depot to inspect the damage to the trains and obtain further information on the accident.The panel set up a subcommittee to monitor the
development, implementation and operation of railways in Hong Kong. The subcommittee regularly reviewed with the Administration and the two railway companies the operational readiness of new railway lines. The subcommittee was also concerned about the repeated occurrence of railway incidents and the resulting impact on the reliability and safety of railway services. The subcommittee asked the Administration and the two railway companies to put in place adequate remedial measures to avoid recurrence of railway incidents. The panel took every opportunity to remind the two railway companies to set their fares at a reasonable level, taking into account public affordability. The implementation of Route 4, South Island
Line and West Island Line was high on the agenda of the panel. The panel urged the Administration and MTR Corporation Limited to speed up the implementation of the railway projects within the environmental and financial constraints so as to satisfy the transport needs of the public, and tally with the tourism and commercial developments in the Southern District. Route 4 should also be implemented in a timely manner to resolve traffic congestion.
The panel was gravely concerned about the
additional traffic generated by the new cross-boundary infrastructural developments in North West New Territories and Lantau, and the resulting traffic impacts on Tuen Mun and Yuen Long. The panel called on the Administration to speed up the planning and implementation of local supporting transport infrastructure to meet forecast demand.
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the transport trades, the panel reviewed with the Administration the road safety strategy and measures to enhance road safety. The panel also kept road safety-related legislation under constant review.
During the session, the panel also reviewed the
regulatory framework and licensing system for non-franchised bus operation, and studied the current legislation governing the issuance of taxi driving licence to non-local residents.
Panel on Housing
The panel followed closely the disposal of surplus Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) flats, including Private Sector Participation Scheme flats (PSPS). As unsold/returned HOS flats and unsold blocks in partially occupied/sold HOS courts had to be sold as susbsidized flats under the land grants, members considered the Government’s decision of not putting up these flats for sale before the end of 2006 a waste of resources. The suspended sale would not only result in loss of income but also incur substantial costs for maintaining these flats, thereby further aggravating the financial hardship faced by the Housing Authority (HA). The panel passed a motion urging the Government to sell these HOS flats to Green Form applicants as soon as possible. The panel also examined the plan to demolish and redevelop the Hunghom Peninsula PSPS project by the developer. Given the public concern over the proposed demolition, members considered it necessary for the Government to make public all its correspondence with the developer as well as papers and minutes of
internal meetings at which the disposal was discussed. As the Government only agreed to provide information in accordance with the Code on Access to Information, the panel passed a motion to recommend to the Legislative Council the setting up of a select committee to inquire into the Government’s sale of Hunghom Peninsula. The Government subsequently provided the relevant information. The developer announced in December 2004 that it would not proceed with the demolition of Hunghom Peninsula.
The divestment of HA’s retail and car-parking
facilities (RC facilities) through the establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (The Link REIT) was high on the agenda of the Panel. Given the concern that the RC facilities were sold at a low price at the expense of the taxpayers, members urged the Government to enhance the transparency of the divestment exercise. While acknowledging that there would not be any forced redundancy of civil servants as a result of the divestment, and that a scheme had been worked out to assist outgoing contract staff, members remained concerned about the impact of the divestment on existing commercial tenants. The panel passed a motion urging HA and The Link Management Limited, which was set up to manage the RC facilities, to jointly discuss with the commercial tenants as soon as possible the specific transitional arrangements in concrete terms before the listing of The Link REIT. This would ensure that the commercial tenants would not suffer a sharp rent increase or even be forced out of business, thereby saving the residents from
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Members of the Panel on Security individually tested the
automated passenger clearance system (e-channel) during a visit to the Immigration Department headquarters. The system’s roll-out took place in mid-December 2004.having to bear the adverse impact of rising
prices. The motion also urged HA to put the listing arrangements on hold until a consensus had been reached between The Link Management Limited and the commercial tenants. Following the application for judicial review of HA’s statutory power to divest its assets by two public rental housing (PRH) tenants, HA announced its decision to postpone the listing of The Link REIT in December 2004.
While agreeing to the need to raise the asset
limits for elderly households, the panel considered that the provision of housing assistance to the elderly should be pursued from a wider perspective in preparation for the aging of the population. Members urged HA to review the “property ownership restriction” which barred elderly owner-occupiers of dilapidated properties from applying for PRH to improve their living condition. They also urged HA to reduce PRH rents or introduce rent relief measures as soon as practicable, irrespective of the possible appeal on rent review.
Panel on Security
The raiding by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of the offices of several newspaper organizations in July 2004 attracted wide public concern on whether ICAC had abused its powers to search for and seize journalistic materials. Some members were of the view that ICAC should first apply for a production order under the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance. An application for a search warrant should only be made when the production order was not complied with. If the
law enforcement agencies could easily apply for warrants to search media organizations in executing law enforcement work, the freedom of the press would be undermined. The panel formed a subcommittee to review the statutory provisions on search and seizure of journalistic material.
Some members expressed concern about the
jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in dealing with immigration control matters. They queried whether the seven guiding principles announced by Mr Qian Qi-chen could override the provisions in Article 154 of the Basic Law. The panel was informed that in considering an application, the Director of Immigration (D of Imm) would take into account all relevant factors and circumstances before making a decision. In particular, D of Imm would consider whether allowing the entry of the person concerned was in the public interest. In processing an application, D of Imm must act in accordance with the law. He would also have regard to the seven guiding
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entry visa from a government official of Taiwan where an official contact was involved.
The panel noted that the number of illegal
workers arrested in the first ten months of 2004 stood at 4,575, or an increase of about 3.6% over the corresponding period in the previous year. Of them, about 94% were visitors from the Mainland. Members urged the Government to identify the provinces and cities where large numbers of Mainland visitors were arrested for taking up illegal employment in Hong Kong, and tackle the problem at source. Members also urged the Government to step up publicity efforts on the immediate imprisonment of employers of illegal workers.
The panel discussed the forms of assistance
provided to Hong Kong residents detained in the Mainland, and the notification mechanism with the Mainland authorities. Members were concerned as to how the legal rights of Hong Kong residents being detained in the Mainland could be safeguarded, and whether the family members concerned could visit the detainee in the Mainland. They considered that such detention cases should be dealt with in a fair, just and expeditious manner.
Members urged the Government to discuss with
the Mainland authorities with a view to reaching a consensus on allowing HKSAR Government officials to visit detainees in the Mainland. The Government undertook to raise the matter with the Mainland authorities again. In response to members’ concern about the length of time that
the Mainland authorities took before notifying the Hong Kong authorities of cases of detention of Hong Kong residents, the Government agreed to discuss with the Mainland authorities how the notification could be expedited.
The panel noted the various support services in
relation to the employment of rehabilitated offenders provided by the Correctional Services Department, other Government departments and non-Government organizations. Members asked the Government to organize market-oriented training courses for prisoners, so as to equip them with the skills required by the market for seeking employment after release.
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
The panel was briefed on the content and consultation process of the Third Report and Fourth Report published by the Constitutional Development Task Force. The panel also received views from 37 deputations on issues relating to constitutional development, including the methods for selecting the Chief Executive (CE) in 2007 and forming the Legislative Council (LegCo) in 2008, and the role and development of political parties.
In connection with the LegCo election on 12
September 2004, the panel discussed the two reports submitted by the Electoral Affairs Commission to CE, which revealed a number of administrative and planning errors relating to the practical arrangements for the election. The panel also discussed the report of the
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Independent Committee of Experts subsequently
appointed by CE to review the management, planning and conduct of elections. Some members considered that the report had failed to address the management responsibilities for the blunders made on polling day.
The panel was briefed on the Chief Executive
Election (Amendment) (Term of Office of the Chief Executive) Bill. Some members expressed regret that the Government had made a U-turn on its position on the term of office of the new CE. The panel passed a motion urging the Government to give an account to LegCo before seeking an interpretation from the Standing Committee on National People’s Congress on Article 53 of the Basic Law concerning the term of office of the new CE.
The panel was consulted on the proposed
guidelines on election-related activities in respect of CE elections. Members requested the Government to consider establishing a new Election Committee (EC) so as to avoid legal complications in the event that a by-election of CE became necessary after the term of the current EC expired on 13 July 2005. In view of the fact that some EC members were no longer members of certain subsectors of the EC, members considered that the Government should advise these EC members whether they were disqualified from making nominations and voting.Regarding the issue of the application of certain
provisions of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (POBO) to CE, which was first raised by the panel in 1999, the Government informed the panel that it would further consider whether any legislative provisions for exclusive application to CE should be given effect through amendment to POBO or other legislative vehicles. Members considered the lack of progress on the part of the Government totally unacceptable, and had formed a subcommittee under the panel to follow up the issue.
On the recommendations of the Independent
Commission on Remuneration Package and Post-office Arrangement for the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, members in general supported the new remuneration package for CE, which would be capped at the same level as the existing package (excluding entertainment allowance, housing as well as medical and dental care) and implemented for the third term CE in July 2007. The panel noted that the undertaking signed by CE signifying his agreement to abide by the relevant post-office restrictions on taking up office would be in the form of an agreement under seal and could be enforced by way of civil proceedings in the courts. Having regard to the panel’s views on the scope and duration of the package of post-office services recommended for former CEs, the Government agreed to review the appropriateness of the package in the light of practical experience gained over the next few years.
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Environmental Hygiene
In the 2004-2005 session, the panel monitored
closely the outbreaks of avian influenza in neighbouring areas and the effectiveness of control measures in place to prevent an outbreak in Hong Kong. The panel held several meetings to discuss the Government’s long-term strategy and action plan in the light of regional developments, the increasing pathogenicity of the virus in chicken and the possibility of a pandemic outbreak.
In order to reduce the risk of an epidemic
outbreak through close contact between human and large numbers of live poultry, the Government considered that the total live poultry population in Hong Kong should be reduced. The proposals included reducing the number of live poultry kept in farms, buying back licences from live poultry farmers, wholesalers and retailers, and introducing regional slaughtering of live poultry. While the panel generally supported that better risk management measures should be adopted, members requested the Government to fully assess the impact of the various proposals on the live poultry industry. The panel also gauged the views of the industry and urged the Government to provide more assistance to live poultry operators and workers whose livelihood would be adversely affected under the Government’s policies.
The Government consulted the panel on a revised
proposal for nutrition information labelling after conducting public consultation and a regulatory impact assessment. The majority of panel
members maintained their view that the Government should expedite the introduction of a mandatory labelling scheme covering energy and nine core nutrients for all pre-packaged food. They did not support a phased approach for implementation, as the food industry would have to incur additional re-labelling costs to adapt to different labelling requirements in two phases. Some members suggested that the Government should make reference to the labelling requirements adopted by Hong Kong’s major trading partners, including the Mainland, and consult the industry on the details of implementation.
The panel formed a subcommittee to study the
streamlining of food business licensing. The subcommittee held six meetings in the 2004-2005 session to discuss with the Government and representatives of the food business industry measures to simplify/modernise the licensing procedures. The subcommittee was in favour of setting up a one-stop licensing unit, encouraging greater use of private professionals in certifying compliance with licensing requirements, and introducing a composite licence for retail business selling a variety of foods.
The panel gauged the views of the green groups
and the fishing industry on the legislative proposal to regulate fishing activities for conservation of Hong Kong’s fishery resources. While many fisheries organizations did not have strong views against a licensing system and designation of fisheries protection areas, they strongly opposed the proposed closed season, as
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it would adversely affect their livelihood. Panel
members urged the Government to consult the fishermen to work out practicable arrangements.
The panel discussed other issues relating to the
regulation of live fish, enhanced control measures on chilled meat and poultry, food study findings and environmental hygiene matters including measures to control red fire ants and mosquito breeding.
Panel on Financial Affairs
During the 2004-2005 session, the panel continued to provide a forum for Members of LegCo to exchange views with the Financial Secretary (FS) on matters relating to macro economic issues, with FS briefing the panel periodically on Hong Kong’s latest overall economic situation. While members were pleased to note that the Hong Kong economy was back on an upswing and the Government’s fiscal position had improved, they were concerned that the majority of the Hong Kong people were not able to benefit from the economic recovery. In this connection, members urged the Government to address the problems of poverty and unemployment. Members also requested FS to consider transferring part of the accumulated surplus of the Exchange Fund to the general revenue so as to meet government expenditure and to finance new initiatives for improving the livelihood of the general public.
On management of public finance, the panel
conducted a research on the management of government investment incomes. Having examined the research report, members
considered that the Government should put in place a proper mechanism to govern the dividend payout policy of public corporations, covering the circumstances under which the dividends payable to the Government should be paid or waived. Moreover, the role of the public officers appointed to public corporations in ensuring the protection of government investment interests should be strengthened.
The panel received regular briefings from the
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (CE/HKMA) on the work of HKMA. On monetary issues, given the increasing use of Renminbi (RMB) in Hong Kong and the growing economic integration between the Mainland and Hong Kong, members exchanged views with CE/HKMA on whether Hong Kong dollar would be pegged with RMB and whether the Government would review the Linked Exchange Rate (LER) System. While confirming that the LER System would be maintained, HKMA briefed the panel on three refinements to the operation of the System.
As regards the regulation of the banking sector, the
panel supported the implementation of the New Basel Capital Accord in Hong Kong for improving risk management of banks and keeping in pace with international developments. In examining the policy issues arising from the destruction of rented safe deposit boxes by DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, the panel noted that banks providing safe deposit box service generally included an exemption of liability clause in their contracts with customers. Members queried whether the exemption of
61liability clause, which purported to exclude or
restrict a bank’s liability even in the case of loss or damages caused by negligence of the bank or its staff, had breached the Code of Banking Practice. All relevant authorized institutions had subsequently conducted a comprehensive review of the terms and conditions for safe deposit service and other banking services to ensure that they were consistent with the Code.
The panel deliberated on three legislative
proposals for enhancing corporate governance and two budget-related legislative proposals. On the initiative to enhance the regulation of listing, the panel supported the proposal to amend the Securities and Futures Ordinance to give statutory backing to major listing requirements. On the proposal of splitting the chairman post of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) into a non-executive chairman post and a chief executive officer post to improve SFC’s governance structure, some members supported the proposal in principle, while others did not support or expressed reservations on the proposal. As regards the proposal of establishing a Financial Reporting Council, a great majority of members indicated their support in principle for enhancing the oversight of the public interest activities of auditors and the transparency of the self-regulatory regime of the accounting profession. Some members, however, expressed concern about the proposal. Members also expressed various concerns about the two budget-related proposals, namely, the proposals on the introduction of the new Personalized Vehicle Registration Marks Scheme and exemption of offshore funds from profits tax.On investor protection, the panel followed up on
the outcome of the public consultation exercise conducted by SFC on the enhanced regulatory measures on securities margin finance providers, and SFC’s review of the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF). Given that the practice of pooling and re-pledging of non-borrowing clients’ collateral was unfair to clients and infringed their rights, members urged that the Government and SFC should work out a concrete timetable for abolishing such a practice and achieving complete segregation of borrowing and non-borrowing margin clients’ collateral. The Government and SFC were invited to report progress to the panel before the end of 2005. As regards the review of ICF, members supported the introduction of an automatic levy triggering and suspension mechanism to increase the transparency of the operation of the Fund.
Panel on Education
Members in general expressed support for the implementation of a new senior secondary and higher education academic structure (the “3+3+4” academic structure). They, however, were of the view that the Government should incorporate the provision of special education and integrated education in the new senior secondary academic structure. Members also considered that the Government should provide appropriate professional development programmes and sufficient support for teachers. They were supportive of the Government’s proposal of creating a non-recurrent commitment of about $2,450 million to provide funding to facilitate University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded institutions and secondary schools
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to gear up the preparation for the new academic
structure.
The panel held a joint meeting with the Panel on
Welfare Services to discuss the provision of boarding places, senior secondary education and employment opportunities for children with special educational needs. Members were of the view that these children were a disadvantaged group and in need of adequate support. They expressed concern that the needs of these children would be neglected under the proposed “3+3+4” academic structure. Upon the recommendation of the two panels, the House Committee set up a subcommittee to study the relevant issues.
Some members were supportive of the early
implementation of small class teaching so as to enhance teacher-student interactions, students’ academic results and development, and quality of school education. They expressed reservations about the reliability of the three-year longitudinal pilot study on small class teaching. Some members stressed that apart from academic
results, the benefits of small class teaching should be assessed in terms of teacher-student interaction and learning attitude of students. They considered that small class teaching should be implemented as far as resources permitted.
A majority of members were of the view that the
Government should implement small class teaching in districts where the problem of under-enrolment had emerged. In order to achieve full implementation of whole-day primary schooling by the 2007-2008 school year, existing bi-sessional schools for which school buildings had been allocated for whole-day conversion purpose should be given priority in the review of the School Building Programme. They also considered that the Government should give due regard to the projected school-aged child population by district in adjusting the Programme. The panel requested the Government to further review the School Building Programme accordingly.
Members belonging to the Liberal Party (LP)
supported the adoption of the “0-0-5” model for the allocation of recurrent funding for UGC-funded institutions in the 2005-2006 to 2007-2008 triennium. Some other members expressed objection as it might mean further funding cuts for higher education. Some members also expressed grave concern that the proposed 33% reduction in recurrent funding for the Hong Kong Institute of Education for the 2005-2008 triennium would seriously affect the operation and long-term development of the
Members of the Panel on Education and Panel on Welfare
Services paid a visit to a school for children with special needs to understand their daily operation and to hear their views on special education.
63the single-package approach, the mandatory
provision of a large-sized canopy and the need to know the financial arrangements for the WKCD project. As the House Committee decided to set up a subcommittee to follow up on the motion concerning WKCD passed by the Council, the panel therefore decided that further study of the issues of WKCD would be taken up by the subcommittee.Institute, as well as the provision of professional
development programmes for serving teachers.
The panel discussed the proposals of the Working
Group on Review of Secondary School Places Allocation and Medium of Instruction (MOI) for Secondary Schools of the Education Commission. Some members were of the view that education should aim to enhance students’ language ability. They considered that students who were able to learn through English should be provided with sufficient exposure to English. Members belonging to LP were supportive of the broad direction of mother-tongue teaching and opposed to the within-school approach (i.e. a school can concurrently operate classes adopting Chinese or English as MOI). They considered that the current policy which allowed schools adopting Chinese or English as MOI should continue. The Government, however, should provide resources to schools adopting Chinese as MOI to enhance the English proficiency of their students.
Panel on Planning, Lands and
Works
The development of West Kowloon Cultural
District (WKCD) remained high on the agenda of the panel. Following the announcement of the result of stage one of assessment of Invitation for Proposals, the panel made a guided tour to the exhibition of the three screened-in proposals and invited all proponents to attend its meeting to elaborate on their plans. About 30 organizations from building and arts and cultural sectors made oral presentation to the panel. Members reiterated their concerns about the adoption of
(Above) At the Hong Kong Science Museum, members of
the Panel on Planning, Lands and Works viewed the three screened-in West Kowloon Cultural District Development proposals in order to understand the vision and planning behind the project. (Below) Members received presentations by the three proponents at a special meeting that followed the viewing.
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Of equal concern to the panel was the
development along the Victoria Harbour. On Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) Review, members reiterated their views that the public should be fully consulted on alternatives other than the building of a Trunk Road to relieve traffic congestion problem, such as full utilization of the Western Harbour Crossing. As regards Kai Tak Review, some members considered that the principle of “zero reclamation” should be observed. Particular attention should be paid to the environmental problem of the Kai Tak Approach Channel and the need or otherwise for a stadium and marine facilities.
The panel examined the Concept Plan for Lantau
drawn up by the Lantau Development Task Force. Members generally supported the identification of a few key development themes for community discussion, namely economic infrastructure and tourism, theme attractions based on heritage, local character and natural landscape, maximizing the recreation potential of country parks and meeting conservation needs. In developing Lantau, members stressed the need to provide timely the transport infrastructures and to balance the interests of different stakeholders, such as fishing community, private land owners and environmentalists.
The panel examined the proposed arrangements
for domestic tenants affected by redevelopment projects and received deputations to listen to their views. The panel noted that the calculation of Home Purchase Allowance (HPA) rate was based on seven separate valuations of a notional seven-year replacement flat respectively prepared
by seven professional surveyor firms appointed by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA). Upon the panel’s request, the URA agreed to state the names of the seven surveyor firms and the seven figures used in the calculation of HPA rate in the acquisition offers issued by the URA.
The panel discussed issues relating to land
disposal and its implications on Government revenue. Members welcomed that more sites of smaller size were included in the 2005-2006 Application List to facilitate participation by small developers. On private treaty grants, members found it necessary to address issues such as the mechanism for approving the change of lease modification; the mechanism for negotiating the premium payable for change of lease modification; and the appropriateness of subsidizing commercially operated infrastructure projects in the form of land. The Government was urged to expedite the review on the enforcement of the cessation of user clause in the lease conditions of private treaty grants and to report to the panel on measures to improve the situation.
Panel on Economic Services
The panel kept various major tourism infrastructure projects under periodic review. In order to ensure the smooth commissioning of the Hong Kong Disneyland in September 2005, the panel called on the Administration to draw up contingency plans and keep in view the preparation and operation of the phased opening of the park and the corresponding public
65communication plan, and to make adjustments as
necessary.
During the session, the panel reviewed with the
Administration the progress of the Ngong Ping Skyrail, the tourism improvement schemes on the Peak, the proposed development of a heritage tourism facility at the Central Police Station Compound, and the open plaza development at the existing Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier. The panel was briefed on the proposed redevelopment of Ocean Park, and urged the Administration to provide adequate transport infrastructure to tie in with the overall planning of tourism and
commercial development in the Southern District.
On tourism promotion, the panel was concerned
about the work of the Hong Kong Tourism Board and called on the Administration to ensure that an effective mechanism was in place to monitor its expenditure to ensure value for money and safeguard public interest. The panel also reviewed with the Administration and the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong measures to reduce operational risks and enhance protection for outbound travellers.
Given that the two power companies were
earning huge profits over the years and that a majority of the general public had not yet benefited from the recovery of the local economy, the panel passed a motion in December 2004 strongly opposing the respective proposals of CLP Power and Hong Kong Electric Company Limited to stop offering tariff rebates and raise electricity tariff in 2005, and urging the Government to expeditiously launch a consultation exercise on the development of the electricity market in 2008. The panel would continue to discuss with the Administration issues relating to the future development of the electricity market in Hong Kong.
There were allegations that the adjustments of
local oil product prices were always quick in going up but slow in coming down. The panel requested the Administration to take heed of any unfair mode of competition that might emerge in
Members of the Panel on Economic Services and other
interested Members visited the Hong Kong Disneyland project to be briefed on its progress.
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the local oil market, and monitor closely the
situation with a view to increasing competition in the oil industries and enhancing the transparency of product prices.
On aviation development, the panel requested the
Administration to further examine the feasibility of the shared-use of the proposed Government helipad at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with commercial operators. The panel also discussed with the Administration and major stakeholders the proposed partial privatization of the Airport Authority.
Facing competition from other ports in the
region, the panel asked the Administration to introduce measures to improve inland connectivity and reduce cross-boundary trucking costs so as to capture more cargo source in the region.
Panel on Information
Technology and Broadcasting
On the policy of and the proposed regulatory
framework for Internet Protocol (IP) Telephony, the panel noted the proposed two-class licensing approach, whereby Class 1 IP Telephony service should meet nearly all the conditions applicable to fixed carrier licensees, while Class 2 service would be subject to minimal licensing conditions. Members therefore considered that consumers should be fully apprised of the functions and limitations of the respective class of service. The panel also examined the proposed licensing
framework for the deployment of broadband wireless access. Regarding the proposed spectrum utilization fee (SUF) to be imposed on licensees of second generation (2G) mobile service upon expiry of their existing licences, members were keen to ensure that 2G licensees would not pose unfair competition to third generation (3G) licensees in future when they could provide 3G-like services but paying a SUF much lower than that payable by 3G licensees.
The panel supported the Government's
multi-pronged approach to tackle the problem of unsolicited electronic messages and considered the draft framework for the proposed anti-spam legislation. Members raised concern about the extra-territorial nature of spamming and noted that the proposed legislation would prevent Hong Kong from becoming a haven for illicit spammers. In formulating its legislative proposals, the Government was urged to consult widely and to ensure that genuine marketing activities via electronic means and the freedom of expression would not be impeded.
In examining the role of Radio Television Hong
Kong (RTHK) as a public service broadcaster, some members considered that RTHK should fulfil its public mission by providing a balanced mix of high-quality programmes to cater for the needs of the community, instead of producing programmes which were already popular productions by commercial broadcasters. The
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reduction in annual funding on RTHK's broadcasting services, as well as the proposed reprovisioning of RTHK to a new Broadcasting House. In the wake of comments by top government officials on the role of RTHK in June/July 2005, the panel revisited a number of key issues, in particular the editorial independence of RTHK, the allocation of its resources and its programming policy.
The panel reviewed the overall effectiveness of
the Cyberport project in the light of the return on the Government's investment, the extent to which the Cyberport could achieve its intended objective of creating a strategic cluster and critical mass of leading IT companies and the way to put the IT infrastructure to its best use. In response to the Government's newspaper articles published in January 2005, the panel followed up concerns about the decision making process in taking the project forward in 1999 without tendering, as well as the question of collusion, if any, between the Government and the business sector. The panel would continue to monitor the development of the Cyberport periodically.
On various IT-related initiatives, the panel
received regular updates on the 2004 Digital 21 Strategy and the E-government programme. The panel also reviewed the findings of the 2004 Surveys on IT Usage and Penetration in the Household and Business Sector, as well as the way forward for the IT Easy Link services.Panel on Welfare Services
A subcommittee was set up under the panel to review the existing arrangements for the Comprehensive Social Security Allowance (CSSA) Scheme and the Social Security Allowance Scheme. The issues discussed by the subcommittee included social security benefits and other services for needy children in Hong Kong, the Household Expenditure Survey on CSSA households, the seven-year residence requirement for CSSA, review of arrangements for single parent recipients under the CSSA Scheme, and findings of the evaluative study of the intensive employment assistance projects.
Members were particularly concerned about the
financial difficulties faced by those elderly persons who did not apply for CSSA for various reasons and had to live on their meagre savings and the Old Age Allowance. Members urged the Government to find more ways to assist these needy elderly persons and to re-consider the setting up of a contributory pay-as-you-go old age pension scheme to ensure that older persons could live a dignified life in their retirement years. Members pointed out that the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme could not benefit the current older persons, and did not cover people not in the workforce, such as housewives. For persons of low income, the benefits of MPF were limited.
Members noted that an Expert Panel on Financial
Security in Old Age had been formed in July
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2004 by the Central Policy Unit to develop a
research agenda on financial security in old age. The Expert Panel was expected to come up with initial findings in early 2006.
A subcommittee was set up under the panel to
review the strategy and measures for tackling family violence. Members of the subcommittee considered that a central mechanism for handling family violence, child abuse and abuse of elderly persons should be established. Members proposed that a commissioner should be appointed to be the executive arm of this new central body, which should have the power to formulate policies on preventing and tackling family violence and to oversee the full and effective implementation of these policies.
Members were also concerned about the problem
of women in poverty. The Government responded that the long-term solution was to enhance the employability and earning power of women of low educational attainment and low skills through the various subsidized education opportunities provided by the Government. Members considered that the approach adopted by the Government to combat the problem was too piecemeal and remedial in nature. Members urged the Government to come up with a comprehensive policy.
The Government consulted the panel on the
Social Welfare Department’s plan to establish a $200 million one-off Matching Grant for the establishment of a Partnership Fund for the
Disadvantaged. Members expressed concern that the proposed ceiling of 15% of the grants from the Fund for staffing or administrative expenses was too low. Members pointed out that as carrying out welfare initiatives invariably involved staff, and staff costs formed the bulk of non-Government organizations’ (NGOs) operating expenses, the proposed ceiling would discourage NGOs from applying for the Fund. To address members’ concern, the Government revised its proposal by removing the 15% ceiling before submitting it to the Finance Committee for funding approval.
Panel on Health Services
The Government consulted the panel on its proposed amendments to the Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance. The panel was concerned about enforcement of the legislation and was sceptical whether the Tobacco Control Office would have sufficient manpower to effectively enforce the smoking ban in indoor workplaces and public places. Some members suggested that other law enforcement agencies should assist in enforcement. Staff of other Government departments, such as the Labour Department and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, should also be involved in the enforcement of the smoking ban during their inspection of the relevant indoor workplaces and public places. The Government was also urged to consider introducing a fixed penalty system similar to that for littering offences.
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Authority (HA)-wide Drug Formulary. While members had no objection in principle to the policy of standardization of drugs in all HA hospitals, they expressed concern that the introduction of the Drug Formulary was perceived by many patient groups and members of the public as a cost saving measure to reduce public healthcare expenditure. Some members were worried about the impact on patients, as all along, public hospitals had been providing the same medical treatment to patients suffering from the same illness regardless of their means.
The panel passed a motion at its meeting on 8
March 2005 urging that the cost of non-standard drugs proven to be of significant benefits but extremely expensive should be fully met by HA
without any means testing of the patients, and that an appropriate fee reduction mechanism should be put in place for the benefits of patients receiving non-standard drugs which were outsideany existing safety net protection.
The panel was briefed on the Government’s way
forward in the development of Chinese medicine clinics in the public sector. Members urged the Government to implement its plan of establishing 18 Chinese medicine clinics in the districts as soon as possible to meet the need of elderly patients.
Members expressed concern about provision of
clinical training for Chinese medicine graduates. The Government responded that in both service provision and training of new graduates, the public sector should not be the sole or major player. The private sector would also be encouraged to train new graduates of Chinese medicine, most of whom would practise in the private sector environment on completion of training.
The panel’s views were sought on a number of
possible measures under consideration by the Government to address the increasing use of public medical services by non-residents of Hong
Members of the Panel on Health Services visited Our Lady
of Maryknoll Hospital to observe the queuing time of patients to obtain a “disc” for medical consultation.
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Kong. The possible measures included raising
the charges for such persons at public hospitals and clinics, introducing a minimum package charge for obstetric admissions, increasing the deposit for hospital admissions; and imposing a surcharge on outstanding fees.
Members considered that the situation of an
increasing number of women coming to Hong Kong for childbirth should be controlled at source through joint efforts with the Mainland authorities. The Government should also draw reference from other countries in considering appropriate measures to be adopted.
Members noted that the Government was
studying the option of amending the law to allow a public officer to seek the court’s agreement to issue a direction to the Director of Immigration to prevent a visitor who had yet to settle his/her medical fees with HA from re-entering Hong Kong. The Government would report to members the viability of such an option upon completion of its study.
Panel on Environmental Affairs
The panel continued to monitor the various strategies adopted in addressing regional air pollution and roadside pollution caused by local vehicles. As regional air pollution was increasingly affected by rapid economic and industrial development in the Pearl River Delta Region, members acknowledged that the problem could not be resolved by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government alone. To
reduce emissions from power plants, the panel considered that the Government should liaise with the two local power companies to work out an economically and environmentally acceptable solution to control emissions from power plants. Consideration should also be given to the early implementation of the proposed emissions trading pilot scheme covering power plants in Hong Kong and Guangdong to reduce emissions from power plants from the regional perspective. Furthermore, efforts should be made to examine the feasibility of introducing renewable energy on a larger scale in Hong Kong. To reduce roadside pollution caused by local vehicles, the panel supported the Government’s proposal to implement the Euro IV emissaions standards for newly registered light duty vehicles in tandem with the European Union and upgrade the emission standards for diesel private cars to the latest California standards, as well as the legislative proposal to require pre-Euro heavy diesel vehicles to be retrofitted with emission reduction devices.
On sewage treatment, the panel supported the
proposed phased implementation of the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) Stage 2. In view of the uncertainties about the future population build-up in the harbour area, the high cost and additional land requirement for the biological treatment plant and the water quality to be achieved through the provision of chemical treatment and disinfection for the whole HATS
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Government to ensure that HATS Stage 2 was imperative and the proposed treatment option was the most cost-effective, and that public money was well spent. A total water management strategy should also be put in place.
On waste management, the panel generally
supported the financial proposal for the Government to set up the sorting facilities on its own to ensure timely implementation of the construction waste disposal charging scheme. Members, however, expressed concern that the scheme might not be able to curb the problem of illegal disposal of construction and demolition waste on agricultural land by unscrupulous developers/contractors. They therefore considered it necessary for the Government to set out clear guidelines to differentiate between land filling and fly-tipping activities in order to plug the loophole. As regards municipal solid waste
(MSW), members supported the Government’s three-pronged waste management strategies to avoid, recycle and reduce waste. In this connection, the panel passed a motion urging the Government to include in parallel in the upcoming strategy document on MSW management a holistic and comprehensive plan, targets and timeframes for measures on waste avoidance and minimization; recovery, recycling and reuse; as well as bulk reduction and disposal of unrecyclable waste. Members also supported the concept of EcoPark to promote the growth of the waste recycling and environmental industry in Hong Kong. They, however, expressed concern about the proposed modus operandi of entrusting the operation and management of EcoPark to an operator through leasing or licensing by way of open tender, lest the operator might tend to recruit major tenants with a view to profiteering, thereby affecting the opportunity of small local recyclers.
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T he 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, for members of the public who are aggrieved by Government actions or policies. They also deal with public representations on Government policies and legislation as well as other matters of public concern.
In groups of six, Members take turns to be on
duty each week to oversee the system and to receive and handle representations and complaints made by deputations. In addition, they take turns to be on “ward duty” during their duty week to meet individual complainants and to give guidance to staff in processing cases. Staff of the Secretariat provide full-time support service for Members in the operation of the system.
In 2004-2005, 1,012 new cases were received.
Of these, 171 were group representations and 841 were cases brought up by individual members of the public. Out of the 1,018 cases dealt with and concluded within the period, Members directly handled 714 cases, which constituted 70.1% of the caseload. Of the remaining 304 cases, 297 were views which were circulated to Members for consideration, and seven were enquiries and simple cases which were handled by Secretariat staff on behalf of Members. In view of the
increased complexity of cases and the increasing awareness of civil rights, the demand on the service, in terms of both quantity and quality, grew considerably. In order to resolve cases expeditiously, Members held 61 case conferences with representatives of the Government. In addition to cases, 2,393 telephone enquiries were handled during the year under review.
Members met with representatives of the Concerned Group
on Drivers’ Right to obtain their views on proposed measures to enhance road safety.
Representatives of the Alliance of Western District Residents for the Extension of the West Hong Kong Island Line of the Mass Transit Railway petitioned Members’ support for the construction of the MTR’s south and west Hong Kong Island lines.
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R E D R E S S S Y S T E MAppendix 6 illustrates the nature and outcome of
the cases concluded during the period under review. Of the 1,018 cases concluded, assistance was provided to 878 cases (86.2%), while the remaining 140 cases (13.8%) were not pursued, as these were either outside the scope of the redress system, groundless, or incomprehensible. Appendix 7 is a breakdown of these concluded
cases, by nature and by outcome, by the 10 Government policy bureaux/departments which received the largest number of complaints.
Appendix 8 is a breakdown of all concluded
cases by Government policy
departments, independent organizations and
others.
ANALYSIS OF SIGNIFICANT
CASES DEALT WITH
Some of the more common and significant cases
dealt with under the redress system are as follows:
Housing Cases
Housing issues attracted the largest number of cases, totalling 90. They consisted mainly of the views and complaints of individuals on the management and maintenance of public rental housing (PRH) estates, and applications for transfer and compassionate rehousing. Group cases were mainly on the redevelopment of PRH estates, the maintenance of Tenants Purchase Scheme (TPS) estates, applications for external transfer, and assistance for elderly property
owners.
Members examined defects in the ceiling of a flat in the
Chuk Yuen North Estate, which were sold to tenants under the Tenants Purchase Scheme in which the authority promised a seven-year structural safety guarantee for its maintenance.
To pursue a complaint case lodged by residents of Block 1 and 4 of Lei Muk Shue Estate about the lack of lift facilities in their buildings, Members conducted a site visit and walked up to the 10th floor to experience the inconvenience of residents, in particular the elderly.bureaux/
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The owners of a TPS estate solicited Members’
assistance regarding the maintenance of the estate. They were dissatisfied with the design of grooves on the external walls and the spalling of mosaic tiles from the walls, the presence of scaffolding hooks on the external walls, the exposure of reinforcement at air conditioner hoods, and the absence of fire sleeve pipes on some floors. They requested the Housing Department (HD) to make good the items. Members held a case conference at which the representatives of HD undertook to remove the scaffolding hooks, repair the exposed reinforcement at air conditioner hoods, and install the missing fire sleeve pipes. HD clarified, however, that a seven-year Structural Safety Guarantee was provided for TPS estates and the owners could make use of a Maintenance Fund of $14,000 per unit for undertaking major repair works, including the spalling of mosaic tiles which resulted mainly from prolonged exposure to sunlight.
A deputation sought Members’ assistance in
urging the Administration to increase the number of flats for allocation and relax the eligibility criteria for a PRH external transfer exercise. The representatives of HD explained that external transfer exercises were launched to assist needy households to improve their living environment. As housing resources were scarce, only those living in PRH units of less than 8 m² per person were eligible to apply in respect of the exercise concerned. Nevertheless, HD would consider Members’ suggestion for relaxation in future
exercises wherever possible.
Home Affairs Related Cases
The Home Affairs Bureau attracted the second largest number of cases, totalling 70. The majority of these cases were views on the proposed legislation against sexual orientation discrimination. These views objected to the proposed legislation on the grounds that the rights of heterosexuals and the established social, moral and family values might be undermined, and homosexual practices would increase public health risks. They called on the Administration to adopt approaches other than legislative ones to tackle the problem of sexual orientation discrimination. The Administration advised that it sought to address discriminatory attitudes through public education and administrative means with a view to fostering in the community a culture of greater objectivity, tolerance and mutual respect. A Sexual Minorities Forum had been organized and a Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Unit had been established to promote equal opportunities for persons of different sexual orientation and transgender persons. The Administration would also conduct a survey on public attitudes towards these issues.
Planning Cases
The Planning Department attracted the third
largest number of cases, totalling 55. All cases brought up by individuals and two deputations
75were related to a hotel application in Wan Chai.
While some were in support of the application, others were concerned about the impact which the project would have on the environment and traffic in the area. As the case involved a significant portion of Government land as well as the procedures undertaken by Government departments in the handling of planning and land exchange applications and the related consultation, Members convened several case conferences, internal meetings and one site visit to follow up the matter. Members subsequently conveyed their concerns on the above issues to the Administration and the Town Planning Board for consideration.Social Welfare Cases
The fourth largest number of cases, totalling 54, was on social welfare issues. These were mostly views on the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme (CSSA) and social welfare services, and requests for assistance in applications for CSSA. In connection with the reduction of the rates of CSSA in October 2004, some voiced objection and requested reinstatement of the rates to the previous level. Others were, however, supportive of the reduction as it would alleviate the problem of fiscal deficit of the Government.
Health Related Cases
The Health, Welfare and Food Bureau attracted the fifth largest number of cases, totalling 45. The majority of cases were views on the proposed increase in fees and charges for hospital and public health care services. Many were concerned about the new charges for accident and emergency services and considered that these should not be beyond public affordability. The Administration clarified that there was as yet no final decision on the proposed charges but the aim would be to bring accident and emergency charges closer to charges by private medical practitioners so that non-urgent patients could be encouraged to seek consultation by family doctors.
A group of chefs and cooks of the Hospital
Authority (HA) sought assistance regarding the proposed contracting out of meal services for patients. The deputation objected to the proposal
Following on a complaint by Wan Chai residents about the
proposed Mega Tower Hotel project, Members conducted a site visit to better understand the development’s environmental impact on adjacent areas.
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as it would affect their job security. They also
cast doubt on its cost-effectiveness and its impact on the special needs of patients. Members held two case conferences with the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau and HA to follow up the case. HA explained that the provision of meal services through public-private partnership would improve the standard of food services for patients as it would take advantage of the technology know-how and professional knowledge of the private sector, and achieve greater cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency. HA stressed that stringent criteria would be drawn up for the selection of contractors. As regards the impact on staff, HA advised that the project would be implemented on a pilot basis in the New Territories West and Kowloon Central clusters and assured Members that options would be offered to staff, including transfer to hospitals not covered by the project and a V oluntary Early Retirement Programme. Members urged HA to ensure that the vetting of the contractors would be fair and equitable and the target for implementing the project would be met. Members also emphasized the need for early and effective communication with staff and suitable staffing arrangements.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT CASES
Retrofitting of Noise Barriers
The problem of noise nuisance caused by noisy
roads and flyovers is a common phenomenon in Hong Kong and was the subject of a number of complaints handled under the redress system. Many affected residents and District Councils concerned requested the provision of noise
barriers to alleviate the problem, and Members convened a series of case conferences to follow up on these complaints. Members shared the concern of the complainants and saw a need for the Administration to tackle the problem positively by adopting noise mitigating measures such as noise barriers, low noise surfacing material for roads, double-glazed windows and air-conditioning, etc. Members also reminded the Administration to consider the design and choice of materials for the noise barriers to ensure the acceptability of their visual impact by the public. In response, the Administration explained that the provision of noise barriers was subject to their technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness, but the provision of double-glazed windows and air-conditioning was not in accordance with the prevailing policy. Members ultimately succeeded in persuading the Administration to install a noise barrier along Tseung Kwan O Road and to provide other noise mitigating measures in a number of complaint cases. However, Members were dissatisfied that many residents had to continue to put up with such nuisance and the problem remained largely unresolved, and decided to refer this policy issue to the relevant panel for perusal.
Pre-sale of Uncompleted
Residential Flats
Some deputations comprising purchasers of
uncompleted residential flats sought Members’ assistance on the pre-sale of such flats under the Consent Scheme. They contended that in the event of delay in the completion of such flats, the developer could not be held responsible for any
77loss incurred by the purchasers, as the date for
completion of the sale and purchase was not specified in the Agreement for Sale and Purchase. Moreover, notwithstanding the existing provision in the Agreement for the purchasers to rescind the Agreement upon the developer’s failure to complete the development at a specified date, the purchasers could hardly exercise the right, as they were not informed of the construction progress. As such, the deputations requested revising the Consent Scheme to afford greater protection to purchasers. Members followed up the deputations’ concerns with the Administration at a case conference. The Administration acknowledged that there was room for improvement in the existing arrangements under the Consent Scheme, and undertook to consider further improvements with a view to protecting the interest of the purchasers.
Construction of Golf Driving
Range
Pursuant to the award of a short term tenancy on
a piece of Government land in Sai Wan Ho as a golf driving range, residents of an adjacent residential development approached Members for assistance. They were dissatisfied with a loss of view of the waterfront as a result of blockage by the safety nets as well as related problems of safety, noise and lighting. Members conducted a site visit and a meeting with officials from the
relevant Government departments. Members noted that golfing had gained popularity in Hong Kong. However, given that other golf driving ranges in the urban area were at least 40 metres away from the nearest residence but the distance of the one in question was only 12.7 metres, Members requested the Lands Department to review its policy on the award of short term tenancies for golf driving ranges in future and ensure that affected parties and relevant District Councils would be duly consulted. For the case in question, Lands Department would pursue with the operator the possibility of relocating the golf driving range and setting back the safety nets to 36 metres away from the residential development. At Members’ request, the Lands Department also undertook to liaise with the operator to ensure that nuisance to residents would be minimized.
Following on a complaint by local residents, Members
conducted a site visit to discover how the operations of the proposed Golf Driving Range on Tai On Street, Shau Kei Wan, will affect residents’ daily lives.
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Allocation of New School
Premises
A number of cases handled under the redress
system were related to the allocation of new school premises. The representatives from three primary schools were dissatisfied that the allocation of new school premises to them for the implementation of whole-day primary schooling was suspended due to the South East Kowloon Development Review. Members urged the Administration to identify replacement sites and, given that the allocation process for the three schools concerned had already been completed at the time when the Administration decided to grant them the new school premises in South East Kowloon, requested the Administration to allocate replacement sites to the school sponsors for their choice on a “first right of refusal” basis as the three schools should be accorded priority over other schools. The Administration subsequently identified five replacement sites in Kowloon the three primary schools decided on their respective choices. The Administration would proceed with seeking necessary funding resources.
The management of a secondary school in Tsim
Sha Tsui sought assistance regarding the allocation of an adjacent piece of vacant
Government land for the construction of additional school facilities, as its existing premises fell significantly short of that for a standard school. Members held two case conferences with nine relevant Government departments to pursue the request, and obtained the Administration’s co-operation in resolving a number of issues, including the use of the adjacent Emergency Vehicular Access, the construction of a footpath and related traffic arrangements. The Administration agreed in principle to the allocation of the site, and the Education and Manpower Bureau undertook to seek the necessary funding and sort out the remaining technicalities with the school management concerned.
Boarding Places for Disabled
Children
A group of parents of disabled children living in
the New Territories sought Members’ assistance for increasing the number of boarding places in schools for children with physical disability. They were dissatisfied that only two out of the seven subvented special schools, which were in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island respectively, provided boarding places for children who had
79long-term boarding needs. They requested the
Administration to provide boarding places in other special schools to cater for both the short-term and long-term boarding needs of these children. At the case conference, the Administration explained that the sponsoring bodies of some special schools with boarding sections in the New Territories had in principle agreed to render assistance to meet their temporary boarding needs. In addition, a voluntary agency had submitted proposals for implementing a pilot project for operating a self-financed and small-scale boarding section in a special school in Shatin. Members urged the Administration to provide all possible assistance to facilitate the implementation of the project on the one hand, and on the other invited the deputation to inform Members of individual cases
which warranted assistance for referral to the Administration for follow up. The Administration subsequently approved the pilot project proposed by the agency.
Members received a briefing by The Ombudsman, Ms Alice
TAI, on the work of her office.
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PARLIAMENTARY LIAISON
SUBCOMMITTEE
The Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee of the
House Committee is responsible for the overall co-ordination of all parliamentary liaison activities between the Council and other parliamentary organizations outside Hong Kong, and for considering proposals for setting up friendship groups with such organizations. It makes recommendations to the House Committee on such matters. The membership of the subcommittee is in Appendix 5.
LUNCHEONS WITH
CONSULS-GENERALTo enhance contacts between Members and the
diplomatic community in Hong Kong, luncheons were organized to provide opportunities for Members to make acquaintance and exchange views with consular officials on the work of the Council as well as matters of mutual concern. Between October 2004 and September 2005, three such luncheons were held, which were attended by a total of 44 consular officials.
CONTACT WITH DISTRICT
COUNCILS
Members hold on a roster basis regular meetings
with the District Councils to exchange views on matters or issues of mutual interest. Each meeting is followed by a luncheon attended by members of the District Council concerned, the President and Members. Policy issues raised at these meetings are referred to the relevant panels for more in-depth study, while individual cases are taken up by the Complaints Division for follow-up with the Government. During the 2004-2005 session, 18 meetings were held with District Councils.
CONTACT WITH HEUNG
YEE KUK
Members also hold regular meetings with
Councillors of Heung Yee Kuk to exchange views on matters or issues of mutual concern. During the 2004-2005 session, one meeting between Members and Heung Yee Kuk Councillors was held on 25 January 2005. The Chairman of the House Committee presided at the meeting. Policy issues raised at the meeting were referred
During a luncheon with Consuls-General stationed in Hong
Kong, (photo above) Hon Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (left) and Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming (centre) conversed with Mr Camilo ALONSO-VEGA, Consul-General of Spain; (photo below) Hon CHOY So-yuk exchanged views with Mr Istvan DARV ASI, Consul-General of Hungary, during the pre-luncheon reception.
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L I A I S O Nto the relevant panels and the Government for
follow-up.
VISITORS
On a regular basis, Members and senior staff of the Council receive visiting parliamentarians, dignitaries and delegations referred by the Information Services Department and other departments of the Government and by consuls-general and tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. During the 2004-2005 session, a total of 128 meetings were held with visitors to brief them on the work of the Council and the latest developments in Hong Kong. These visitors included members of legislatures, political and business leaders, government officials and prominent persons from various territories.
Members met with Heung Yee Kuk councillors to discuss a
number of issues, among them the impact on land owners of the Town Planning Ordinance and the newly-inaugurated Nature Conservation Policy.
A delegation from the Russian Federation’s State Duma visited the Legislative Council and met with Members to discuss issues of mutual interest.
Members met with a delegation led by Mr Laszlo MANDUR, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Hungary.
House Committee Chairman Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee presented a commemorative souvenir to a delegation from the Parliament of Sweden.
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(Above) A delegation from the Parliament of Ireland met
with Members to exchange views on issues of mutual interest before paying a courtesy call on Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council. (Below) Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai posed with the delegation leaders Dr Rory O’HANLON (right), Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Senator Rory KIELY , Speaker of the Senate.
Mr Jose Manuel BARROSO (fourth from left in the photo above), President of the European Commission, met with Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, before holding a meeting with other Members.
83THE LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL COMMISSION
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Commission is
a statutory body established under The Legislative Council Commission Ordinance (Cap. 443). Chaired by the President of the Council and comprising nine other Members (as provided in the Ordinance, the Commission can have not more than 13 members, including the Chairman), the Commission exercises managerial and financial functions in providing, through the LegCo Secretariat, administrative support and facilities to the Council independent of the Government. There are three committees and one subcommittee under the Commission to carry out specific delegated functions. Membership of
the Commission, its committees and subcommittee, and their terms of reference are set out in Appendix 9.
THE LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL SECRETARIAT
Headed by the Secretary General, the LegCo
Secretariat comprises nine divisions. Staff of the Secretariat are directly appointed by the Commission. As at 30 September 2005, there was an establishment of 309 posts in the Secretariat. The organization chart is shown in Appendix 10.
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Chapter 6
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MEMBERSPRESIDENT
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, GBS, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
MEMBERS
FUNCTIONAL CONSTITUENCIES
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai, S.B.St.J., JP
(Engineering)
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po, GBS, JP
(Finance)
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah, SBS, JP
(Industrial – Second)
Hon Margaret NG
(Legal)
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
(Education)
Hon Bernard CHAN, JP
(Insurance)
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun, SBS, JP
(Textiles and Garment)
Hon SIN Chung-kai, JP
(Information Technology)
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong, GBS
(Commercial - Second)
Hon WONG Yung-kan, JP
(Agriculture and Fisheries)
Hon Howard YOUNG, SBS, JP
(Tourism)
Hon LAU Wong-fat, GBM, GBS, JP
(District Council)
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee, GBS, JP
(Transport)Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting, GBS, JP
(Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication)
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him, JP
(Real Estate and Construction)
Hon LI Fung-ying, BBS, JP
(Labour)
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan, JP
(Catering)
Hon Vincent FANG Kang, JP
(Wholesale and Retail)
Hon WONG Kwok-hing, MH
(Labour)
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
(Health Services)
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung, BBS, JP
(Heung Yee Kuk)
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung, SBS, JP
(Commercial - First)
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen, SBS, JP
(Industrial - First)
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
(Medical)
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
(Social Welfare)
Hon WONG Ting-kwong, BBS
(Import and Export)
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
(Financial Services)
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing, SBS, JP
(Architectural, Surveying and Planning)
Hon KWONG Chi-kin
(Labour)
85Appendix 1
Composition of the Legislative CouncilHon TAM Heung-man
(Accountancy)
GEOGRAPHICAL CONSTITUENCIES
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun, GBS, JP
(New Territories East)
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 Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee,
GBS, JP
(New Territories West)
Hon James TO Kun-sun
(Kowloon West)
Hon CHAN Yuen-han, JP
(Kowloon East)
Hon CHAN Kam-lam, SBS, JP
(Kowloon East)
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
(New Territories West)
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, JP
(New Territories East)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, JP
(New Territories East)
Hon CHOY So-yuk, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
(New Territories East)
Hon TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JP
(New Territories West)
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
(New Territories West)
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee, JP
(Kowloon West)
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee, SC, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon LEE Wing-tat
(New Territories West)
Hon LI Kwok-ying, MH
(New Territories East)
Hon MA Lik, GBS, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit, SC
(Kowloon East)
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
(New Territories East)
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming, SBS, JP
(New Territories West)
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah, SC
(New Territories East)
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
(Kowloon East)
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Appendix 1Hon Mrs Rita FAN
HSU Lai-tai, GBS, JP
President of the Legislative Council
Date of Birth : 20 September 1945Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Full-time Legislator
Public Service :
Present Service
Past Service Honorary Doctor Degree, China University
of Political Science and Law, People’s Republic of China (2003)
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)
Hong Kong Deputy to the Tenth 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 with China Charitable Trust Fund
Supervising Adviser of the Hong Kong
Federation of Women
President of the Second Legislative Council
(2000-2004)
President of the First Legislative Council
(1998-2000)
President of the Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998) Hong Kong Deputy to the Ninth National
People's Congress of the People's Republic of China (1998-2003)
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 Special Administrative 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)
87Appendix 2
Members’ BiographiesHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee,
GBS, JP
President's Deputy
Date of Birth :27 April 1947Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Solicitor and Notary Public
China-Appointed Attesting Officer
Public Service : 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
Chairman, House Committee, Legislative
Council
Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative
Council (1998-2003)
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 Administrative Region Chairman, Security and Guarding Services
Industry Authority (1995-2005)
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)
Chairman, Subcommittee on Guardianship
and Custody of The Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
Member, Regional Council (1986-1991) Member, Hospital Governing Committee,
Kowloon Hospital (1993-2001)
Member, Hong Kong Maritime Industry
Council
Member, Hong Kong Port Development
Council
Chairman, Port Development Advisory
Group
Member, Hong Kong Logistics
Development Council
Shepherd, S-Logistics Project Group Council Member, Hong Kong Baptist
University
External Board Member of International
Centre for Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Appendix 2Hon James TIEN Pei-chun,
GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 8 January 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Chairman, Manhattan Holdings Limited
Chairman, Manhattan Garments(Int'l) Limited
Public Service : 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)
Government Boards and Committees
Chairman, Panel on Economic Services,
Legislative Council
Member, Economic and Employment
Council
Member, Commission on Poverty
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
Advisor, Heung Yee Kuk New Territories Honorary President, New Territories
General Chamber of Commerce
Court Member, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Member, Council of The Chinese
University of Hong KongHon Albert HO Chun-yan
Date of Birth : 1 December 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Practising Solicitor and Notary Public
Public Service : 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
Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council (2003-2004)
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)
89Appendix 2Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO
Chung-tai, S.B.St.J., JP
Date of Birth : 23 March 1939
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Engineer
Public Service :
Present Service :
Past Service Non-official Justice of the Peace
Member, Election Council for Hong Kong
Deputies to the Tenth National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China (2002-2007)
Chairman, Association of Engineering
Professionals in Society
Advisory Professor, Shanghai Tongji
University (Since 1991)
Chairman (Since 02/2005) and Vice
Chairman (1988-02/2005), Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Plant / Ling Ao Nuclear Plant Safety Consultative Committee
Member, Gas Safety Advisory Committee
(1997-2005)
Member, Second Legislative Council
(Engineering Functional Constituency) (2000-2004)
Member, First Legislative Council
(Engineering Functional Constituency) (1998-2000)
Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee,
Second Legislative Council (2000-2004)
Deputy Chairman, Public Works
Subcommittee, First Legislative Council (1998-2000)
Member, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-1998) Ph.D., City University of London, UK (1968-1971)
P.D.S.E., University of Manchester, UK
(1963-1964)
B.Sc. (Eng.), The University of Hong Kong
(1963)
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Hon. LLD,
University of Manchester, UK (2001)
Honorary Doctor of Business
Administration, Hon. DBA, City University of Hong Kong (1999)
Authorized Person (Building Ordinance) Registered Structural Engineer (Building
Ordinance)
Registered Professional Engineer
(Building, Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural)
Honorary Fellow & Past President
(1987-1988), The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Disciplines: - Building, Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural)
Fellow, Institution of Civil Engineers, U.K. Fellow, Former Vice President (1989-1990)
& International Representative (Asia-Pacific Region), Institution of Structural Engineers, U.K.
Former Council Member (1984-1987) and
Registered Principal, The Association of Consulting Engineers of Hong Kong
Fellow, The Hong Kong Academy of
Engineering Sciences
Honorary Advisor and Honorary Fellow,
The Chartered Institute of Building
Fellow & Past President (1989-1990), The
Hong Kong Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology Fellow & Honorary Adviser, The Hong
Kong Institute of Real Estate Administration
Honorary Fellow, The Hong Kong Institute
of Facility Management
Founder Member & Fellow, Hong Kong
Institution of Highways and Transportation
Honorary Advisor & Honorary Fellow, The
Hong Kong Institute of Utility Surveyors
90
Appendix 2 Deputy Chairman, Public Works
Subcommittee, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1996-2002)
Ex-officio Member, Election Committee for
the Second Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2000-2004)
Ex-officio Member, Election Committee for
the First Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1998-2000)
Deputy Chairman, Select Committee to
Inquire into the Circumstances Leading to the Problems Surrounding the Commencement of the Operation of the New Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok since 6 July 1998 and Related Issues, Legislative Council (1998-1999)
Member, Select Committee on Building
Problems of Public Housing Units, Legislative Council (2000-2004)
President, Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers (1987-1988)
Member, Basic Law Consultative
Committee (Representing Engineers) (1985-1990)
Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997) Member, Election Council for Hong Kong
Deputies to the Ninth National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China (1997-2002)
Council Chairman, City University of Hong
Kong / Former City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (1992-1994)
Chairman, Transport Advisory Committee
(1995-1997)
Member, Industry and Technology
Development Council (ITDC) (1992-1994)
Chairman, Hong Kong Technology
Committee of the ITDC (1992-1994) Member, Planning Committee on Academic
Awards (1986-1987), Vice Chairman, Provisional Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (1987-1990) & Vice Chairman & Chairman of Executive Committee, Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (1990-1991)
Member, Consultative Committee on the
New Airport and Related Projects (1991-1998)
Council Member, V ocational Training
Council (1993-1998)
Member (1988-1995) & Chairman of
Finance Committee, Occupational Safety and Health Council
Member (1981-1993) & Chairman of
Finance Committee (1983-1993), Construction Industry Training Authority
Member, Advisory Group on Road
Openings (2001-2002)
91Appendix 2Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Date of Birth : 12 February 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
General Secretary, Hong Kong Confederation
of Trade Unions
Public Service : B. Sc. (Eng.), Department of Civil Engineering,
The University of Hong Kong
Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998 - present)
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 (1995-2005)
Committee Member, Construction Advisory
Board (1996 - 3/1999)
Committee Member, Committee on
Occupational Safety and Health, Labour Advisory Board (2/1999 - 2005)Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming,
SC, JP
Date of Birth : 8 June 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Barrister-at-law
Public Service : B.A., The University of Hong Kong
Queen's Counsel Senior Counsel
Legal Adviser, Hong Kong Medical
Association
Member, Democratic Party Member, Hong Kong Bar Association Legal Adviser, Federation of Civil Service
Unions
Member of the Board of Reference,
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Hong Kong
Honorary Legal Adviser, The Wong Tai Sin
Community Health Promotion Association
Honorary Legal Adviser, Arts Association,
Hong Kong University Students' Union
92
Appendix 2Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po,
GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 13 March 1939
Education and Professional Qualifications :
\
Occupation :
Banker (Chairman and Chief Executive, The Bank of East Asia Limited)
Public Service :
Present Service 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
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters,
Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut
Fellow, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
Accountants
Fellow, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Fellow, The Australian Society of Certified
Practising Accountants
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
Vice Chairman, One Country Two Systems
Research Institute Limited
Chairman, Executive Committee and
Council, Hong Kong Management Association
Chairman, Executive Committee and
Honorary Treasurer, Finance Council of the Friends of Cambridge University in Hong Kong
Chairman, Executive Committee of St.
James' Settlement
Chairman, the Advisory Board of The
Salvation Army, Hong Kong and Macau Command
Chairman, East Asian History of Science
Foundation
Life Patron, The Hong Kong Ballet Patron, Festival Fringe Vice Patron, The Community Chest of
Hong Kong
Honorary Patron, Mandarin Golf and
Country Club
Honorary Patron, Sincere Charitable
Foundation
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
Member, Council of Governors, Society for
the Promotion of Hospice Care
Trustee, University Graduates Association
Scholarship Fund
Emeritus Trustee, the Cambridge
Foundation
Trustee, Cambridge Overseas Trust
93Appendix 2 Trustee, Board of Trustees, American
Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird)
Founder Member, Friends of The Oxford
and Cambridge Boat Race
Member, The Asia Society International
Council
Member, A Commission on a New Asia Unofficial Justice of the Peace Honorary Member, The Hong Kong
Aviation Club
Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Arts
Festival Society Limited
Member, American Chamber of Commerce
in Hong Kong
Honorary Adviser, Overseas Graduates
Association
Member, SEI Center for Advanced Studies
in Management Board, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellow, McKinsey Global Institute First Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong
Chamber of Commerce in China
Chairman, The International Chamber of
Commerce – Hong Kong, China
Non-Executive Chairman, Edelman Asia
Pacific
Member, The Asia Society Hong Kong
Centre Advisory Committee
Member, International Advisory Boards of
Carlos P. Romulo Foundation for Peace and Development
Member, Daimler Chrysler International
Advisory Board
Member, Federal Reserve Bank of New
York’s International Advisory Committee
Member, Komatsu International Advisory
Board
Member, Lafarge International Advisory
Board
Member, Scripps International Network
Advisory Board Member, Sirocco Aerospace International,
SAE International Advisory Board
Senior Adviser, Metrobank Senior Member of The Conference Board, Inc Member of the Advisory Council to the
Australian International School Board
Member, Advisory Board of Capital Magazine Non-Executive Director, AviChina Industry &
Technology Company Limited
Non-Executive Director, China Merchants
China Direct Investments Limited
Non-Executive Director, China Overseas
Land & Investment Limited
Non-Executive Director, COSCO Pacific
Limited
Director , Dow Jones & Company, Inc Non-Executive Director, Guangdong
Investment Limited
Non-Executive Director, Henderson Cyber
Limited
Director, Hong Kong Interbank Clearing
Limited
Director, HKICL Services Limited Director, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Non-Executive Director, The Hong Kong and
China Gas Company Limited
Non-Executive Director, The Hongkong and
Shanghai Hotels Limited
Non-Executive Director, PCCW Limited Non-Executive Director, San Miguel Brewery
Hong Kong Limited
Non-Executive Director, SCMP Group
Limited
Non-Executive Director, Sime Darby Berhad Non-Executive Director, Vitasoy International
Holdings Limited
Director, St Joseph’s College Foundation
Limited
94
Appendix 2 Hong Kong Affairs Adviser
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 Special Administrative 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
V ocational 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, Hong Kong Institutes of
Biotechnology, (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 Administrative Region
Convenor, Investment Committee of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Land Fund Trust (1986-1997)
Member, Bank Austria International
Advisory Board (1992-1998)
Member, Bank of Montreal International
Advisory Council (1992-1998)
Member, Rolls-Royce South East Asia
Advisory Board
Member, Advisory Committee of ING
Beijing Investment Company Limited
Senior Member of The Conference Board,
Inc (2001-2004)Past Service
Appendix 2
95Hon Fred LI Wah-ming, JP
Date of Birth : 25 April 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Member, Legislative Council
Public Service : Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Master of Social Work Registered Social Worker, Hong Kong
Deputy Chairman, House Committee,
Legislative Council (2000-present)
Chairman, Panel on Food Safety and
Environmental Hygiene, Legislative Council (2000-present)
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 (1997-2003) Member, Advisory Board, Tung Wah Group
of Hospitals (1991-1997)
Member, Advisory Committee on
Corruption (1996-2001)
Director, AIDS Concern (1998-2002) Member, Provisional Urban Council
(1997-1999)
Director, Senior Citizen Home Safety
Association (1997 - present)
Member, ICAC Complaints Committee
(2002 - present)
Member, Investor Education Advisory
Committee, The Securities and Futures Commission (2004-2005)
Member, Action Committee Against
Narcotics (2005-2006)
Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(2005-2007)Appendix 2
96
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah,
SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 4 April 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Businessman
Public Service : M.Sc.
Ph.D. P.Eng. / C.Eng.
Chairman, Panel on Constitutional Affairs,
Legislative Council
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Economic
Services, Legislative Council (2000-2004)
Member, Economic and Employment
Council
Standing Committee Member, The Chinese
Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Honorary Chairman, The Hong Kong
Electronics Industries Association
Advisor, Hong Kong International
Arbitration Center
Member, Trade and Industry Advisory
Board
Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Member, Election Council for Hong Kong
Deputies to the Ninth National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China
Standing Committee Member, Shandong
Political Consultative Congress
Vice President, Shandong Province General
Chamber of Commerce
Council Member, China Overseas
Friendship Association Council Member, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Advisory Professor, The Shandong
University
Director, Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes Authority
Chairman, Hong Kong Shandong Business
Association
Vice Chairman, Independent Police
Complaints Council
Member, Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear
Power Station and Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station Nuclear Safety Advisory BoardAppendix 2
97Hon Margaret NG
Date of Birth : 25 January 1948
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Barrister
Public Service : B.A. , The University of Hong Kong
M.A. , The University of Hong Kong Ph.D. , Boston University B.A. (Law), University of Cambridge P.C.LL. (Law), The University of Hong Kong Barrister-at-Law
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)
Vice Chairman, Justice, Hong Kong Section
of the International Commission of Jurists (1999 - present)
Honorary President, The Prisoners’ Friends’
Association (2004 - present)
Member, Operations Review Committee,
Independent Commission Against Corruption (1996-2003)
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 Commission Against 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 BoardAppendix 2
98
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW
LIANG Shuk-yee, GBS
Date of Birth : 25 January 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Full-time Legislator
Public Service :
Present Service 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)
Member, Aviation Development Advisory
Committee (8/2005 - present)
Member, National Committee of the
Chinese People’s Political ConsultativeConference (3/2005 - present)
Member, The Greater Pearl River Delta
Business Council (3/2004 - present)
Non-official Member, Executive Council
(9/2003 - present)
Hon. Advisor, “Quality Tourism Services”
Association Governing Council (2003 -present)
Chairman, “Quality Tourism Services”
Committee (6/2003 - present)
Chairman, Hong Kong Intellectual Property
Society (6/2003 - present)
Vice Chairman, Board of Governors, Hong
Kong Design Centre (2000 - present)
Chairman, Hong Kong Tourism Board
(4/2000 - present)
Member, Hong Kong Trade Development
Council (4/2000 - present) Member, Film Development Fund Advisory
Committee (1999 - present)
Deputy Chairman, Liberal Party (1999 -
present)
Member, Central Committee, Liberal Party
(1992 - present)
Member, Film Services Advisory
Committee (1998 - present)
Patron, Lok Chi Society (1985 - present) Hon. Advisor, Against Child Abuse (1981 -
present)
Hon. Advisor, Retail Management
Association (1996 - 2004)
Member, Legislative Council “Functional
Constituency - Wholesale and Retail”(1995-2004)
Member, “Quality Tourism Services”
Council (2000-2003)
Vice Patron, “Quality Tourism Services”
Scheme (2000-2003)
Chairman, House Committee, Legislative
Council (10/2000 - 10/2003)
Board Member, Hong Kong Tourist
Association (1999-2000)
Member, Small and Medium Enterprises
Committee (1996-2000)
Member, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-1998)
Hon. Advisor, Association of Better
Business & Tourism Services (1995-2003)
Chairman, Central Committee, Liberal
Party (1992-1995)
Appointed Member, Executive Council
(1991-1992)
Member, Education Commission
(1990-1992)
Member, Advisory Committee on
Corruption, Independent Commission AgainstCorruption (1986-1988)Past Service"QQFOEJY
99Hon James TO Kun-sun
Date of Birth : 11 March 1963
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Solicitor
Public Service : LL. B., The University of Hong Kong
Solicitor of Hong Kong Court
Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative
Council (1998-2000, 2001-2002, 2003 - present)
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Security,
Legislative Council (2000-2001, 2002-2003)
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
(1992-2003)
Member, Yau Tsim Mong Fight Crime
Committee (2004 - present)
Member, Action Committee Against
Narcotics (1994-2003)
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) Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(1986-1988)
Chairman, International Youth Year Central
Co-Ordinating Committee (1985)
Member, Council of the Hong Kong
Academy for the Performing Arts (1984-1988)
Chairman, Consumer Council (1984-1988) Council Member, Family Planning
Association of Hong Kong (1984-1985)
Member, Council for the Performing Arts
(1982-1986)
District Board Member (Mongkok)
(1982-1984)
Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong
Housing Society (1981-1984)
Member, Law Reform Commission
(1980-1984)
Appointed Member, Urban Council
(1980-1984)
Member, Central Fight Crime Committee
(1976-1981)
President, Zonta Club of Hong Kong
(1976-1977)
Member, Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations, Independent Commission Against Corruption (1975)
Board Member, Airport Authority Hong
Kong (1999-2005)Appendix 2
100
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Date of Birth : 15 September 1954
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Teacher
Member of the Legislative Council
Public Service : Bachelor of Social Science, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong (1978)
Registered Teacher
Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
(1998 - 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, Education Commission (1993 -
6/2005)Hon CHAN Yuen-han, JP
Date of Birth : 15 November 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Trade Union Officer
Public Service : Hoi Luk Fung School
San Kiu Middle School Chack Kwan Middle School Higher Diploma, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University and Hong Kong Business Management Society
B.A. in Philosophy, Guangdong Science
and Research University
University of Warwick
Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services,
Legislative Council (2001-2002, 2003 - present)
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Welfare
Services, Legislative Council (2000-2001, 2002-2003)
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 (1994 – present)
Chairman, Hong Kong Department Stores
and Commercial Staff General Union
Member, Standing Committee, Democratic
Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong (1992-2005)Appendix 2
101Hon Bernard CHAN, JP
Date of Birth : 11 January 1965
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
President, Asia Financial Group
President, Asia Insurance Co. Ltd.
Public Service :
Industry Service
Community ServiceBachelor of Arts, Pomona College,
California, USA
Member, Executive Council
Chairperson, The Hong Kong Council of
Social Service
Chairman, Hong Kong – Thailand Business
Council
Chairman, Standing Committee on
Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service
Deputy Chairman, Lingnan University Member, Greater Pearl River Delta
Business Council
Member, Committee on Financial Assistant
for Family Members of Those Who Sacrifice Their Lives to Save Others
Vice Chairman, Oxfam Hong Kong Member, Insurance Advisory Committee Director, Education Advancement Society
for Workers in Hong Kong and Kowloon
Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997) Executive Member, All-China Women's
Federation (2005 – present)
Member, Eastern District Board
(1988-1991)
Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Member, Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes Advisory Committee (1998 – 3/2005)
Member, Hong Kong Productivity Council
(1994-1995)
Honorary Chairman, Federation of Hong
Kong, Kowloon and New Territories Public Housing Estate Residents 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 Committee
Member, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory
Committee (11/2000 – 4/2004)
Member, Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations (1/2003 – present)
Member, Mongkok Workers’ Children
School Management Committee (8/2004 – present)
Supervisor, Mongkok Workers’ Children
School (11/2004 – present)
Member, Management Board of the Hong
Kong College of Technology (10/2002 – present)Appendix 2
102
Hon CHAN Kam-lam, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 22 January 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Full-time Councillor
Public Service : Hong Kong Technical College
(now known as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) (1971)
Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council (2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005)
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Housing,
Legislative Council (2001-2002, 2003-2004)
Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee,
Legislative Council (1998-2000, 2004-2005)
Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority Board Member, Urban Renewal Authority Director, The Hong Kong Mortgage
Corporation Ltd
Member, Economic and Employment
Council
Member, Kwun Tong District Council Central and Standing Committee Member,
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
Chairman, Kwun Tong Resident Union Vice President, Kowloon Federation of
Associations
Director, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong and
Wong Tai Sin Residents Association Company Limited
Council Member, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong (1995-2004) Director, Exchange Fund Investment Ltd.
(1998-2003)
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
103Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG
LAU Yau-fun, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 9 October 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Director, Bay Apparel Limited
Director, Golden Emblem Investment
Company Limited
Public Service :
Legislation
TextileBachelor of Mathematics and Computer
Science, University of Illinois, USA
HKSAR Deputy, 10th Of National People’s
Congress, People‘s Republic of China (2003-2008)
Councillor, Third Term of The Legislative
Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2004-2008)
Chairman, Panel on Commerce & Industry,
Legislative Council (2004-2005)
Member, Panel on Constitutional Affairs,
Legislative Council (2004-2005)
Member, Panel on Health Services,
Legislative Council (2002-2005)
Member, Panel on Welfare Services,
Legislative Council (2000-2005)
Member, Panel on Public Service,
Legislative Council (2003-2005)
Chairman, Committee on Members’
Interests, Legislative Council (2004-2005)
Member, Textiles Advisory Board
(1989-2006)
Director, Textile Council of Hong Kong
Limited (1991 - present)
Patron Member, The Textile Institute (Hong
Kong Section) (1995 - present)Women
Education Honorary President, Federation of Hong
Kong Garment Manufacturers (1998 - present)
Director, Federation of Hong Kong
Garment Manufacturers (1998 - present)
Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Chinese
Textile Mills Association (1998 - present)
Chairperson, Women’s Commission
(2001-2006)
Honorary President and Founding Member,
Hong Kong Federation of Women (1993 - present)
Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Chinese
Women’s Club (1988 - present)
Advisor, Chiu Yang Residents Association of
Hong Kong Ladies Committee (2003 - present)
Honorary Advisor, Soul Talk (2004 - present)
Founding Senior Member, Foundation for
Educational Development and Research, The University of Hong Kong (1996 - present)
Youth
Medical Founder & Chairman, The Young
Entrepreneurs Development Council Limited (1998 - present)
Co-founder, Education Aboard Services
(Hong Kong) Limited (1985 - present)
Honorary Vice President, AIESEC-LC-Lingnan,
Lingnan University (2004-2005)
Permanent Adviser, Yan Chai Hospital (1986
- present)
Advisor, Hong Kong Health Care
Association on Aging Co Ltd (2003 - present)Appendix 2
104
Permanent Honorary President, Friends of
Hong Kong Association Limited (1996 - present)
Permanent Honorary President, Central
District Kai-Fong Welfare Association Limited (1986 - present)
Committee Member, Federation of Hong
Kong Guangdong Community organizations Ltd (2003-2005)
Honorary President, Federation of Hong
Kong Guangdong Committee organizations Limited (1996 - present)
Honorary President, Hong Kong Shunde
Xing Tan Clansmen Association Limited (2000-2005)
Principal, Guangdong Province Shunde Xing
Tan Secondary School (1999 - present)
Committee member, Organizing Committee
of Compatriots in Hong Kong for Celebration of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China (2003 - present)
Advisor, Heung Yee Kuk New Territories
(2004-2005)
Honorary President, The Hong Kong Island
Federation (2003-2005)
Honorary President, Friends of Qixia Apple
of Hong Kong Association (2004 - present)
Honorary Chief Adviser in Advisory
Committee of the Council of Management, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association (2004 - present)Others Public Services
Member, The Law Reform Commission of
Hong Kong (1999-2005)
Environmental
Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong
Environmental Industry Association (2000 - present)
Committee Member, Governing Board, Hong
Kong Organic Resource Centre (2004-2006)
Charity
Chairman, Chi Lin Trust Fund for the Aged
Committee (1993 - present)
Founder, Elementary Charitable Foundation
(1986 - present)
Patron, Friends Unlimited (1998 - present) Member, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory
Committee (1998-2008)
Senior Advisor, The Community Chest of
Hong Kong (2002 - present)
Chairman, Joyful Sunshine 2005, The Joyful
(Mental Health) Foundation (2005)
Others
Council Member and Director, The Hong
Kong Institute of Directors Limited (1997 - present)
Member, The American Chamber of
Commerce in Hong Kong (1998 - present)
Permanent Member, the Chinese General
Chamber of Commerce (1997 - present)
Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Chiu Chow
Chamber of Commerce Limited (1998 - present)
Honorary President, Chiu Yang Residents
Association of Hong Kong Limited (1998 - present)
Honorary Advisor, Federation of Hong Kong
Chiu Chow Community Organizations (2002 - present)Appendix 2
105Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Date of Birth : 19 May 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Teacher
Public Service : B.A. (Hons.), University of Essex, UK
Post-graduate Certificate in Education, The
University of Hong Kong
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, JP
Date of Birth : 15 June 1960
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Assistant Information Technology Project Manager
Public Service : M.B.A., The Chinese University of Hong
Kong
Bachelor of Science, The University of
Hong Kong
Member, Hong Kong Computer Society Life Member, Hong Kong Intellectual
Property Society
Member, Legislative Council (Information
Technology Functional Constituency) (1998-2008)
Chairman, Panel on Information
Technology and Broadcasting (2000 - present)
Member, Digital 21 Strategy Advisory
Committee (2004-2006)
Deputy Chairman, Committee on Members'
Interests (1998 - present)
Member, Advisory Committee on Code of
Practice for Recognized Certification Authorities (2000-2007)
Member, Competition Policy Review
Committee (2005 - present)
Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(2001-2007)
Director, Board of Directors, Hong Kong
Mortgage Corporation Limited (1999-2006)
Member, Advisory Committee on
Corruption of the ICAC (2002-2006)
Member, Travel Agents Advisory
Committee (2002-2006)
Member, RTHK TV Program Advisory
Panel (2000-2006)Appendix 2
106
Council Member, The Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology (2001-2007)
Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Retail
Technology Industry Association (2003- present)
Member, Adviser Committee, Hong Kong
Digital Entertainment Association (2003 - present)
Advisor, Advisory Panel of Hong Kong
Education City Ltd (2003-2005)
Member, Advisory Board of the Hong
Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (2001 - present)
Member, Advisory Board of Hong Kong
Silicon Valley.com (Hong Kong Chapter) (2000 - present)
Member, Steering Committee, Information
Security and Forensics Society (2000 - present)
Honorary Member, Hong Kong External
Telecommunications Services Association (1999 - present)
Member, Advisory Peer Group, Applied
Computing Program, The Open University of Hong Kong (1999 - present)
Course Honorary Adviser, MSc in
Corporate Governance and Directorship, Hong Kong Baptist University (2005-2007)
Honorary Adviser, ITAccountants
Association (2004-2006)
Member, Advisory Committee on
Information Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2004-2006)
Member, Advisory Committee for the
Master of Science Programme in Information and Technology Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2000-2006)
Honorary Adviser, Hong Kong Enterprise
Resources Management Society (2003-2005)
Member, Advisory Committee, R&D
Programme in Transport Information Systems, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2001-2005) Adviser, Information and Software Industry
Association (1999-2005)
Member, Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes Advisory Committee (1998-2005)
Member, Information Infrastructure
Advisory Committee, Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau (1998-2004)
Member, Investor Education Advisory
Committee, Securities and Futures Commission (2001-2003)
Adviser, Hong Kong Linux Industry
Association (2003)
Member, Working Group on Web-enabling
Women, Home Affairs Department (2000-2002)
Member, Steering Committee of the Hong
Kong Education City (2000-2002)
Member, IT Task Force, Equal
Opportunities Commission (2000-2001)
Member, Legislative Council
(Geographical Constituency NT South) (1995-1997)
Member, Regional Council (1988-1994) Member, Kwai Tsing District
Board/District Council (1985-2003)
Chairman, Kwai Tsing District Board
(1994-1999)Appendix 2
107Hon WONG Yung-kan, JP
Date of Birth : 10 August 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Fisherman
Public Service : Diploma in Modern Management, South
China Teacher's University
Hong Kong District Affairs Adviser
(1995-1997)
Member, Tai Po District Board/District
Council (1991-1997) (1999-2007)
Member, Tai Po Provisional District Board
(1997-1999)
Member, Agriculture, Fisheries, Commerce
and Industries Committee, Tai Po District Board/District Council (1985-2007)
Member, Traffic and Transport Committee,
Tai Po District Board/District Council (1991-2007)
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 (1991-2007)
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 FisheriesDr Hon Philip WONG
Yu-hong, GBS
Date of Birth : 23 December 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Chairman and Chief Executive, Winco Paper
Products Company Limited
Public Service : M.Sc. (Engineering), University of
California, USA
J.D. (Law), Southland University, USA Ph.D. (Engineering), California Coast
University, USA
Chairman, Public Accounts 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
CouncilAppendix 2
108
Hon Jasper TSANG
Yok-sing, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 17 May 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Full-time Legislator
Public Service : B.A., The University of Hong Kong (1968)
Cert. Ed., The University of Hong Kong
(1981)
M. Ed., The University of Hong Kong
(1983)
Member, Executive Council
Member, National Committee of the
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Council Member, The Open University of
Hong Kong
Supervisor, Pui Kiu Middle School Manager, Pui Kiu Primary School Board Member, Airport Authority Non-Executive Director, Securities and
Futures Commission
Member, ICAC Complaints Committee Member, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory
Committee
Member, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Advisory Board 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 (1997-2005)
Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong
Aquaculture Associations
President, Tai Po Dragon Boat Race
CommitteeAppendix 2
109Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Date of Birth : 22 November 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
University Lecturer (Department of Social
Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong)
Public Service : B. Soc. Sc. (The University of Hong Kong)
M.A. (University of York, UK) Ph.D (The University of Hong Kong)
Member, Executive Committee, Democratic
Party
Member, Central Committee, Democratic
Party
Chairman, Panel on Education, Legislative
Council (2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005)
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Education,
Legislative Council (2001-2002, 2003-2004)
Committee Member, Education Action
GroupHon Howard YOUNG, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 30 March 1948
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
General Manager, Industry and Hong Kong
Affairs, Cathay Pacific Airways
Public Service : B.Sc. (Economics) Part I, London University
British Diploma in Marketing Member, Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
Member, Southern District Council
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 Administrative Region
Member, V ocational Training Council Member, Copyright Tribunal Member, Tourism Strategy Group Member, Standing Commission on Civil
Service Salaries and Conditions of Service
Member, Steering Committee on Civil
Service Pay Adjustment Mechanism
Board Member, Urban Renewal Authority Member, Executive Committee, Outward
Bound Trust of Hong Kong
Member, Central Committee, Liberal PartyAppendix 2
110Hon LAU Chin-shek, JP
Date of Birth : 12 September 1944
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service : Senior Secondary Level
Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative
Council
Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Christian
Industrial Committee
President, Hong Kong Confederation of
Trade Unions
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, JP
Date of Birth : 22 June 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service : St. Paul's College
Sir Robert Black College of Education B. Phil., University of Exeter, UK M. Phil., City Polytechnic of Hong Kong
Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative
Council
Vice Chairman, Democratic Alliance for
the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
Founding Member, Civil ForceAppendix 2
111Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, JP
Date of Birth : 21 January 1952
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service : B.A., Broadcast Journalism, University of
Southern California, USA
M. Sc., International Relations, London
School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, UK
Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative
Council (2004-2005)
Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts
Committee, Legislative Council (2000-2004)
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Constitutional
Affairs, Legislative Council (2000-2004)
Directly Elected Legislative Councillor
(1991-1997) (1998 - present)
Vice-Chairperson, Hong Kong Journalists
Association (1988-1989)
Chairperson, Hong Kong Journalists
Association (1989-1991)Hon LAU Wong-fat,
GBM, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 15 October 1936
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Chairman, Wing Tung Yick (Holdings) Limited
Public Service : Ling Shan College
Member, National Committee of the
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (1993 - present)
Chairman, Heung Yee Kuk (1980 - present) Chairman, Tuen Mun District
Board/District Council (1982 - present)
Chairman, Tuen Mun Rural Committee
(1972 - present)
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, Tuen Mun District
Member, Yan Oi Tong Advisory BoardAppendix 2
112Hon CHOY So-yuk, JP
Date of Birth : 10 October 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Merchant
Public Service : Master of Philosophy, The University of
Hong Kong (1978)
Bachelor of Science (Hons.), The
University of Hong Kong (1974)
Member, Legislative Council (1998 to
present)
Chairman, Panel on Environmental Affairs,
Legislative Council (2001 to present)
Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs,
Legislative Council (1998-2001)
Member, Eastern District Council Member, Fujian Committee, The Chinese
People’s Political Consultative Conference
Central Committee Member, Democratic
Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
Member, Court of The University of Hong
Kong
Deputy Secretary General, Board of
Directors, Overseas Chinese University of China
Chairman, Hong Kong Trees Conservation
Association
Member, Council for Sustainable
Development
Member, Environment and Conservation
Fund Committee
Chairman, Waste Recovery Projects Vetting
Sub-Committee, Environment and Conservation Fund Committee Honorary Fellow, Institute of Horticulture
(Hong Kong)
Permanent Honorary Chairman, South
China Athletics Association
Honorable Chairman, Yin Ngai Central
Council
Honorary Vice President, Hong Kong
Federation of Women
Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Southern
District Community Association
Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Eastern
District Community Association
Honorary Chairman, Joint Committee of
Hong Kong Fishermen’s Organizations
Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Eastern
District Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Director, Fujian Middle School, Hong
Kong
Permanent Honorary Chairman, Gee Tuck
General Association Hong Kong
Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Youth
AssociationAppendix 2
113Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Date of Birth : 28 April 1960
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Solicitor
Public Service : B.A., M.A., M.Ed., P.C.LL, Practising
SolicitorUniversity of Southern California, USA
Chairman, Panel on Health Services,
Legislative Council (2004 - present)
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Transport,
Legislative Council (2003-2004)
Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs,
Legislative Council (2000-2001)
Member, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998 - present)
Member, Economic and Employment
Council (2004 - present)
Member, Task Force on Employment
(2002-2004)
Member, Tai Po District Council (1999 -
present)
Member, Southern District Council
(1994-1999)Hon Timothy FOK
Tsun-ting, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 14 February 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications :
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 Administrative Region
President, Sports Federation and Olympic
Committee of Hong Kong, China
President, Hong Kong Football Association Member, International Olympic Committee Vice-President, Olympic Council of AsiaAppendix 2
114Hon Abraham SHEK
Lai-him, JP
Date of Birth : 24 June 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Company Director
Public Service : B.A. and Dip. Ed., University of Sydney,
Australia
Member, Managing Board of
Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
Advisory Professor, Tsinghua University,
Beijing
Advisory Professor, Huazhong University
of Science and Technology
Director, The Hong Kong Mortgage
Corporation Ltd.
Member, the Ninth Wuhan Municipal
Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
Member, the Fourth Shenzhen Municipal
Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference “Adult Education”, Australia National
University, Centre for Continuing Education
“Trade Union Studies”, London School of
Economics and Political Science, University of London, UK
Honorary Life Fellow, Institute of
Commercial Management, UKHon TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 15 December 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Trade Union Officer
Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
Public Service :
Chairman, Elderly Commission
Chairman, Panel on Public Service,
Legislative Council
Member, Standing Commission on Civil
Service Salaries and Conditions of Service
Member, Manpower Development
Committee
Member, Steering Committee on Civil
Service Pay Adjustment Mechanism
Non-Executive Director, Mandatory
Provident Fund Schemes Authority
Member, Chinese People's Political
Consultative ConferenceAppendix 2
115Hon LI Fung-ying, BBS, JP
Date of Birth : 2 December 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Trade Union Officer
Public Service : Tertiary Education
Member, Manpower Development
Committee
Member, Economic and Employment
Council
Member, Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes Advisory Committee
Member, Commission on Poverty Vice Chairman, The Federation of Hong
Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions Hon Tommy CHEUNG
Yu-yan, JP
Date of Birth : 30 September 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Chairman, Goldearn Consultants Ltd.
Chairman, Villani Ltd.Chairman, Syto Trading and Investment Ltd.Chairman, Citiway Development Ltd.
Deputy General Manager, World Trade Centre
Club Hong KongDirector, Art Concept International Culture Studies Foundation Ltd.Independent Non-Executive Director, Wah Yuen Holdings Ltd.Independent Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Ocean Grand Chemicals Holdings Ltd.Independent Non-Executive Director of Sanpo Entertainment and Investment Ltd.Director, Gibson Holdings (HK) Ltd.
Public Service : Pepperdine University (B.Sc., M.B.A.)
Member, Legislative Council
Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs,
Legislative Council
Member, Eastern District Council Member, Advisory Committee on
Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals
Member, ICAC Complaints Committee Member, Liquor Licensing Board Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority –
Commercial Properties Committee
Chairman, Hong Kong Catering Industry
AssociationAppendix 2
116Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Date of Birth : 3 March 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Full-time Councillor
Public Service : Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Social Work Master of Social Work
Member, Public Works Subcommittee,
Legislative Council
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Transport,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Plannings, Lands and
Works, Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Home Affairs,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council
Member, Panel on Environmental Affairs,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Constitutional Affairs,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Welfare Services,
Legislative Council
Member, Subcommittee on West Kowloon
Cultural District Development, Legislative Council
Member, Subcommittee on Strategy and
Measures to Tackle Family Violence, Legislative Council
Member, Subcommittee on Matters
Relating to Railways, Legislative Council
Member, Former Subcommittee to Follow
Up the Outstanding Capital Works Projects of the Former Municipal Councils, Legislative Council Honorary Life President, The Association
of Restaurant Managers Ltd.
Convenor and Spokesman, Restaurant
Trade TES Concern Group
Adviser, Sai Kung Food & Beverages
Association
Honorary President, Hong Kong &
Kowloon Vermicelli & Noodle Manufacturing Workers Union
President, Kowloon City Merchant
Association
Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Eye
Foundation
Member, Quality Tourism Services
Committee
Adviser, Quality Tourism Services
Association
Member, The Hong Kong General Chamber
of Commerce
Committee Member, Diocesan Boys'
School
Member of the Legislative Council to The
English Schools Foundation
෫Ξཱིࣨ೯୦ޥღᖒӫོӪៗོߝAppendix 2
117 Deputy Chairman, Bills Committee on
Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Bill 2005, Legislative Council
Member, Bills Committee on Building
Management (Amendment) Bill 2005, Legislative Council
Member, Subcommittee on Proposed
Resolutions under the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points) Ordinance (Cap. 375) and Fixed Penalty (Criminal Proceedings) Ordinance (Cap. 240), Legislative Council
Member, Bills Committee on Chief
Executive Election (Amendment) (Term of Office of the Chief Executive) Bill, Legislative Council
Member, Subcommittee on Town Planning
(Amendment) Ordinance 2004 (Commencement) Notice, Legislative Council
Chairman, New Territories West’s Coalition Chairman, New Territories West’s Coalition
on Livelihood
Chairman, The Association for Property
Owner’s Rights
Member, Tsuen Wan District Board/District
Council (1985 - present)
Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997) Member, Regional Council (1986-1995)Hon Frederick FUNG
Kin-kee, JP
Date of Birth : 17 March 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service :
Political ExperienceB.A. (Hons.) in Social Policy and Public
Administration, Bradford University, UK (1982)
Founder (1986) and Chairman (1989 -
present), Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood (ADPL)
Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Association for
Democracy and People's Livelihood (1986-1989)
Chairman, ADPL Social Service Centre
(2002 - present)
President, Concern for Sham Shui Po
People's Livelihood (1984 - present)
Community Organizer, Society for
Community Organization (1976-1979)
Member, Election Council for Hong Kong
Deputies to the Ninth and the Tenth National People's Congress of the People's Republic 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 Administrative Region (1996-1998)
Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)Experience on China-Hong Kong AffairsExperience on Community Organizations and Societies
Experience on Educational AffairsAppendix 2
118 Member, Hong Kong Basic Law
Consultative Committee (1985-1989)
Member, Election Committee for the
Second Government of the Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region (2000-2005)
Elected Member, Legislative Council
(2000 - present)
Member, Provisional Legislative Council
(1997-1998)
Elected Member, Legislative Council
(1991-1997)
Elected Member, Sham Shui Po District
Board/District Council (1988-1991, 2000 -present)
Elected Member, Urban Council
(1983-1995)
Ex-Officio Member, Sham Shui Po District
Board (1983-1988)
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)
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Housing,
Legislative Council/Provisional LegislativeCouncil (1991-1998)
Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(1990-1998)
Director, Hong Kong People's Council on
Public Housing Policy (1982-1989)
Tutor, City University of Hong Kong
Continuous and Professional Education(1998-2003)
General Education Co-ordinator, The
University of Hong Kong (2/1999 - 8/2000)Parliamentary Experience
Experience on Cultural Affairs
Experience on Housing Affairs Hong Kong Daily News (1993-1994)
Singpao (1994-1995) The Sun (1998-200) Oriental Daily News (1999-2003)Columnist
Experience on Educational Affairs"QQFOEJY
119Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee, SC, JP
Date of Birth : 11 September 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Barrister
Public Service : 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)
Member, ICAC - Operations Review
Committee (1.1.2003 - 31.12.2006)
Member, ICAC - Witness Protection
Review Board Panel (1.1.2003 - 31.12.2006)
Member, Estate Agents Authority, Housing,
Planning and Lands Bureau (1.11.2002 - 31.10.2006)
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 (5.3.2001)
Chairman, Appeal Tribunal Panel
(Buildings), Planning and Lands Bureau (1.12.2000 - 30.11.2006) Chairman, Appeal Board Panel (Consumer
Goods Safety), Commerce and Industry Bureau (20.10.1999 - 19.10.2003)
Deputy Chairman, Inland Revenue Board
of Review, Finance Bureau (3.1.1995 - 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 (6.12.1994 - 5.12.2000)
Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
(16.1.1997 - 20.1.1999)
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
(1.4.1994 - 31.3.1996)
Member, Consumer Council (1.1.1989 -
31.12.1995)
Member, Board of Education (1.7.1991 -
30.6.1995)Appendix 2
120Hon Vincent FANG Kang, JP
Date of Birth : 7 May 1943
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Chief Executive Officer, Toppy Co
(Hong Kong) LtdManaging Director, Fantastic Garments Ltd
Public Service : M.Sc of Textiles Engineering, North
Carolina State University (1969)
B.Sc of Textiles Engineering, North
Carolina State University (1967)
Wah Yan College (1962)
Member, Hospital Authority (2000 -
present)
Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee,
Princess Margaret Hospital (2001 - present)
Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee,
Kwai Chung Hospital (2003 - present)
Chairman, Quality Tourism Services
Association (2002 - present)
Member, Hong Kong Tourism Board (2003
- present)
Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Retail
Management Associaton (2004 - present)
Director, The Federation of Hong Kong
Garment Manufacturers (2002 - present)
Committee Member, Operation Review
Committee, Independent Commission Against Corruption (2005 - present)
Council Member, The Hong Kong
Academy for Performing Arts (2005 - present)
Member, Hong Kong Airport Authority
(6/2005 - present)Hon WONG Kwok-hing, MH
Date of Birth : 29 March 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Labour Service Executive Officer
WriterExecutive Officer, The Hong Kong Federation
of Trade Unions (HKFTU) New Territories
Office
Public Service : Diploma of Social Administration, HKU
School of Professional and Continuing Education
BA, Sociology of Jinan University Outstanding Lifelong Learner Award, HKU
School of Professional and Continuing Education (9/2001)
Vice Chairman, HKFTU Social Policy
Committee
Vice Chairman, Eastern District Council Elected Member, Eastern District
Board/District Council (1991 - present)
Elected Member, Urban Council
(1995-1999)
Member, Liquor Licensing Board
(2000-2005)
Vice Chairman, Public Health Committee
of the Urban Council (1995-1999)Appendix 2
121Hon LEE Wing-tat
Date of Birth : 25 December 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Full-time Councillor
Public Service : St. Paul’s College
Bachelor of Science, The University of
Hong Kong
Chairman, Democratic Party
Member, Housing Authority (1992-2000)Hon LI Kwok-ying, MH
Date of Birth : 18 November 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Solicitor
Public Service :
Present Service Tai Po Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School
Liverpool John Moore University, England
Member, Estate Agents Authority
(11/2004-10/2006)
Member, Hong Kong Housing Authority
(4/2005-3/2006)
Member, Investor Education Advisory
Committee, Securities and Futures Commission (4/2005-3/2006)
Member, Tai Po District Fight Crime
Committee (4/1999 - present)
Elected Member, Tai Po District Council
(1/2000 - present)
Member, Appeal Tribunal (Buildings) l
(12/2000 - present)
Member, Home Purchase Allowance
Appeals Committee (7/2003 - present)
Member, Tai Po Clean Hong Kong District
Committee (4/2004 - present)
Member, Hospital Authority Regional
Advisory Committee (4/2004 - present)
Member, Hospital Governing Committee of
Tai Po Hospital (4/2004 - present)
Member, Lam Tsuen Village Office, Tai Po
(6/1995 - present)
Vice-Chairman, Democratic Alliance for
the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong Tai Po Office (9/1997 - present)
Member, Central Committee of Democratic
Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (12/2002 - present)Appendix 2
122 Member, Local Customer Advisory
Committee of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (2/2001 - present)
Director, Tai Po Lam Tsuen Wong Fook Luen
Memorial School (7/2001 - present)
Director, Lam Tsuen Public School (7/2001 -
present)
Director, Tai Po Betterment of Livelihood
Association (8/2001 - present)
Member, Association of Tai Po People
(6/2002 - present)
Vice-Chairman, The Scout Association of
Hong Kong (Tai Po South District) (6/2002 - present)
Director, Po Nga Court Residents Association
(6/2002 - present)
Member, Guangdong Overseas Friendship
Association (11/2003 - present)
Legal Advisor, Lam Tsuen Village Office, Tai
Po (6/1995 - present)
Legal Advisor, Shatin Woman’s Association
(8/1995 - present)
Legal Advisor, Sha Tin Kai Fong Welfare
Association (12/1996 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Wai Tau Tsuen Village
Office (3/1996 - present)
Legal Advisor, Ma On Shan Civil
Recreational Association (5/1996 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Scout Association of
Hong Kong (Shatin West District) (6/1996 - present)
Legal Advisor, Ma On Shan Association
(8/1996 - present)
Legal Advisor, Sha Tin Committee for the
Celebration of Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland (9/1996 - present)
Legal Advisor, New Territories Commercial
and Industrial General Association (Shatin) (6/1997 - present)
Legal Advisor, Shatin Youth Association
(7/1997 - present)
Legal Advisor, Civil Force (1/1998 - present) Legal Advisor, Overseas Chinese United
Association of New Territories (2/1998 - present)
Legal Advisor, Luk Heung Village Office,
Tai Po (2/1998 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Rural Committee
(10/1998 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Societies Fraternal
Association (10/1998 - present)
Legal Advisor,Tai Hang Village Office
(10/1998 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Tsat Yeuk Village
Office (10/1998 - present)
Legal Advisor, Association of New
Territories Radio Taxicabs (4/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Association for
Promotion of Educational Exchange Hong Kong (4/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, Wu Kai Sha Tsuen Village
Office, Sha Tin (5/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po District Residents
Association (5/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, New Territories Fishermen
Fraternity Association (7/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Serenity Villa, Tai Po (8/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Lorry Drivers
Association (9/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, Teachers’ Association, Tai
Po Government Secondary School (10/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Merchants
Association (11/1999 - present)
Legal Advisor, New Territories
Commercial and Industrial General Association (Tai Po) (3/2000 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Suen Wan Tsim Uk
Tsuen Village Office (4/2000 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Scout Association of
Hong Kong New Territories East Region (5/2000 - present)
Legal Advisor, Wong Shiu Chi Secondary Appendix 2
123School Alumni (7/2000 - present)
Legal Advisor, Hong Kong Public Nurses
Association (11/2000 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Hawkers and
Merchants Fraternity Association (12/2000 - present)
Legal Advisor, Shek Wu Hui Market
Merchants Association (12/2000 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po District Primary
School Heads Association (2/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Youth Association
(3/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, North District Woman’s
Association (3/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, Construction Industry
Training Authority Staff Association (4/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Tai Wo Estate, Tai Po (4/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Fu Hang Estate, Tai Po (4/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, Ma On Shan Residents
Services Association (5/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tseung Kwan O Cultural
and Recreational Centre (6/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, New Territories Youth
Association (6/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Ming Nga Court, Tai Po (7/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Ka Tin Court, Sha Tin (9/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, Lam Tsuen Tong Sheung
Tsuen Village Office, Tai Po (11/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Yim Tin Tsai West
Fishermen Association (11/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Po Nga Court, Tai Po (12/2001 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Wan Tau Tong
District Women Association (12/2001 - present)Past Service Legal Advisor, Buddhist Tai Kwong Yuen
Foundation (1/2002 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Belair Monte, Fan Ling (4/2002 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Association of Tai Po
Incorporated Owners (5/2002 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Lok Kwan V olunteer
Team (6/2002 - present)
Legal Advisor, New Territories Association
of Societies (7/2002 - present)
Legal Advisor, Tai Po Thai Chi Health
Exploration Association (8/2002 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
On Shing Court (8/2002 - present)
Legal Advisor, The New Territories District
Adviser Alumni Association (1/2003 - present)
Legal Advisor, Hong Kong Women
Development Association (4/2003 - present)
Legal Advisor, Rural Training College
Alumni Association Limited (7/2003 - present)
Legal Advisor, The Incorporated Owners of
Kwong Fuk Place (1/2004 - present)
Legal Advisor, Fu Heng Chung Nga Social
Service V olunteer Group (3/2004 - present)
Member, West One Area Committee, Sha
Tin District Board (4/1996-3/1998)
Member, Structural Engineers Registration
Committee (2/2001-1/2003)
Member, Tai Po District Fire Safety
Committee (4/2000-3/2004)
Co-opted Councillor, New Territories
Heung Yee Kuk (8/2000-8/2004)
Chairman, Tai Po District Fire Safety
Committee (4/2004-3/2005)
Committee Member, The Hong Kong
Federation of Youth Groups, Tai Po Lions Youth Centre (11/2001-10/2004)
Chairman, ICAC Tai Po District
Community Integrity Programme 2002Appendix 2
124Hon Daniel LAM
Wai-keung, BBS, JP
Date of Birth : 27 February 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Company Director
Public Service : Bachelor of Business Administration
Vice Chairman, Heung Yee Kuk
Chairman, Islands District Council Chairman, Peng Chau Rural Committee Chairman, Rural Planning and
Improvement Strategy Minor Works Steering Committee (Islands)
Chairman, Hong Kong Islands District
Association
Chairman, China Light and Power Local
Customer Advisory Committee, West Region (I)
Chairman, School Council of New
Territories Heung Yee Kuk Southern District Secondary School
Chairman, Asian Pacific Rim Windsurfing
Continental Championship Organizing Committee
Chairman, Islands District Sports
AssociationDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Date of Birth : 14 August 1959
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Assistant Professor, The Open University of
Hong Kong
Public Service :Ph.D. (Social Science)
Registered Nurse
Board Member, Hospital Authority
Member, Housing Authority Member, Nursing Council of Hong Kong Member, Hospital Governing Committee of
Kwai Chung Hospital/Princess Margaret Hospital
Education Committee Member, The
Nursing Council of Hong Kong
Honorary Research Fellow, Asia-Pacific
Institute of Ageing Studies at Lingnan University of Hong Kong
Chairman, Association of Hong Kong
Nursing Staff
Appendix 2
125Hon Jeffrey LAM
Kin-fung, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 23 October 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Managing Director, Forward Winsome
Industries LimitedManaging Director, Eltee Enterprise Limited
Public Service : St. Joseph’s College, Hong Kong
Tufts University, USA (BSME)
General Committee Member, Hong Kong
General Chamber of Commerce
Council Member, Hong Kong Trade
Development Council
President, Hong Kong Plastics
Manufacturers Association
General Committee Member, Federation of
Hong Kong Industries
Vice Chairman, The Hong Kong Shippers’
Council
Honorary President, The Toys
Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong Ltd.
Honorary Chairman, The Hong Kong
Exporters’ Association
Honorary Director, The Chinese
Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Chairman, Hong Kong Trade Development
Council Toys Advisory Committee
Member, Hong Kong/Japan Business
Co-operation Committee
Member, Court of the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University
Member, Hong Kong Committee for Pacific
Economic Co-operation
Chairman, Hong Kong Export Credit
Insurance Corporation Advisory Board Chairman, Innovation and Technology
Fund (General Support Programme) Vetting Committee
Member, Skills Upgrading Steering
Committee
Convenor, Working Group, Import and
Export Industry Skills Upgrading Scheme, Education and Manpower Bureau
Member, Design Focus Group, Continuing
Education Fund, Education and Manpower Bureau
Member, P-Logistics Project Group, Hong
Kong Logistics Development Council
Board Member, Hong Kong Plastics
Technology Centre
Director, The Hong Kong Safety Institute
Ltd.
Director, The Hong Kong Standards &
Testing Centre
Honorary Director, Federation of Hong
Kong Guangdong Community Organizations Limited
Secretary General, Cheng Si-yuan
(China-International) Hepatitis Research Foundation
Chief President, Nanhai City Clansmen
General Association (Hong Kong)
Committee Member, Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference (Guangxi Zhuangzu Autonomous District)
Committee Member, Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference (Foshan City)
Director, China Overseas Friendship
Association
Honorary President, Guangdong Province
Toys Association
Honorary President, The Association of
Enterprises with Foreign Investment of Foshan City
Assessor, Innovation and Technology
Support Programme
Appendix 2
126Hon MA Lik, GBS, JP
Date of Birth : 23 February 1952
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Deputy Publisher, Hong Kong Commercial Daily
Public Service :
MainlandBA (Hons), The Chinese University of
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Deputy to the Tenth National
People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China (2004 - present)
Hong Kong Deputy to the Ninth National
People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China (1998-2003)
Hong Kong Affairs Adviser (1993-1997) Fujian Committee Member, Chinese
People’s Political Consultative Conference (1992-1998)
Hong Kong
Chairman, Democratic Alliance for the
Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (5/2005 - present)
Chairman, Democratic Alliance for
Betterment of Hong Kong (12/2003-5/2005)
Member of the Board, Hong Kong Science
and Technology Parks Corporation (2001 - 2005)
Member, Basic Law Promotion Steering
Committee (1998-2003)
Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong
Cheshire Home Foundation (1997 - 2005)
Secretary General, Democratic Alliance for
Betterment of Hong Kong (1997-2003)
Member, Committee on Promotion of Civic
Education (1996-2002)
Member, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(1996-1997) Member, Research Panel, Joint Committee
for the Promotion of the Basic Law of Hong Kong (1996 - present)
Chairman, Disciplinary Committee,
Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong (1995-2003)
Member, Central Committee & Standing
Committee of Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong (1994 - present)
Appendix 2
127Hon Andrew LEUNG
Kwan-yuen, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 24 February 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Merchant
Public Service : Leeds University, BSc (Hon)
Textiles Institute Fellow Clothing and Footwear Institute Fellow
Honorary President, Federation of Hong
Kong Industries
Chairman, Hong Kong Productivity
Council
Chairman, Textile Council of Hong Kong Chairman, Board of Governors of the
Prince Philip Dental Hospital
Member, Greater Pearl River Delta
Business Council
Member, Textiles Advisory Board Council Member, Hong Kong Trade
Development Council
Member, the Council of V ocational
Training Council
Member, Clothing Industry Training
Authority
Honorary President, Hong Kong Woollen
and Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association
Member, Skills Upgrading Steering
Committee
Member, Steering Committee on
Innovation and Technology
Chairman, Garment Advisory Committee of
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Member, ICAC Advisory Committee on
Corruption
Member, Competition Policy Review
CommitteeHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit, SC
Date of Birth : 22 February 1958
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Senior Counsel
Public Service :
Present Service
Past Service LL.B., The University of Hong Kong (1982)
LL.M., University of Cambridge (1984) Called to the Hong Kong Bar (1983) Called to the Inner Bar (1998)
Vice-Chairman, Independent Police
Complaints Council (1/2005 - present)
Director, Applied Research Council
(2/2000 - present)
Member, Criminal and Law Enforcement
Injuries Compensation Boards (6/2000 - present)
Honorary Lecturer, Department of
Professional Legal Education, The University of Hong Kong (9/2000 - present)
Chairman, Water Pollution Control Appeal
Board (1/2001 - present)
Member, Professional Services Advisory
Committee, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (1/2002 - present)
Non-Executive Director, Urban Renewal
Authority (5/2005 - present)
Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
(1/2001 - 1/2003)
Chairman, Special Committee on Mainland
Practice and Relations – Hong Kong Bar Association (2000-2004)
Part-time Member, Central Policy Unit
(2000-2002)
Appendix 2
128Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Date of Birth : 27 March 1956
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service : / Form Six Bar’s Representative on the Department of
Justice’s Working Group on Review of Legal Education (1999-2002)
Member, Central Policy Unit Panel on
Social Cohesion (8/2002 - 7/2003)
Chairman, Task Force on Accreditation re
Internship – Advisory Committee on Teacher Education and Qualification (2003)
Member, Independent Police Complaints
Council (2000-2004)
Member, Committee of Bilingual Legal
System in Hong Kong (1997-2004)
Appendix 2
129Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Date of Birth : 20 July 1961
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Private Urologist
Public Service : M.B.,B.S., The University of Hong Kong (1985)
Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
(1990)
Fellow, College of Surgeons of Hong Kong (1990) Fellow, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (1993) Master of Arts, The University of Hong Kong
(2003)
Member, Human Resources Committee
(HRC), Hospital Authority
Member, Medicial Services Development
Committee (MSDC), Hospital Authority
Convenor, Alliance on Anti-Smoking Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Workers’
Health Centre
Convenor, Action Group on Medical Policy Member, Medical Council of Hong Kong Member, Labour Department Committee on
Proposed Compensation Scheme for Workers Suffering from Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss
Elected Member, Central and Western
District Council
Chairman, Working Group on Medical and
Health, Central and Western District Council
Convenor, Action Group on SARS Convenor, Action Group on Protection of
the Harbour, Central and West
Chairman, Government Doctors’
Association (1991-1992)
Council Member, Hong Kong Medical
Association (1993-1996)Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG
Chiu-hung
Date of Birth : 23 February 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Lecturer
Public Service : / Ph.D.
Registered Social Worker
Appendix 2
130Hon WONG Ting-kwong, BBS
Date of Birth : 12 September 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Merchant
Public Service : Heung To Middle School
Member, Small and Medium Enterprises
Committee
Member, The Hong Kong Export Credit
Insurance Corporation Advisory Board
Non-executive Director, Mandatory
Provident Fund Schemes Authority
Member, Po Leung Kuk Advisory Board Member, Working Group, Import and
Export Industry Skills Upgrading Scheme, Education and Manpower Bureau, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Member, Central and Standing Committees,
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
President, The Hong Kong Chinese
Importers’ and Exporters’ Association
Committee Member, The Chinese General
Chamber of Commerce
Director, The Hong Kong and Kowloon
General Merchandise Merchants’ Association
Honorary President, Hong Kong Leather
Shoe and Shoe Material Merchants Association
Consultant, Hong Kong United Youth
Association
Honorary President, The Tung Koon
District General Association
Vice President, Chi Kin Winter Swimming
Club Ltd.Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 3 July 1952
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Full-time Councillor
Public Service : College
Chairman, Tai Po District Council and
Provisional District Board (1994-2003)
Member, Basic Law Promotion Steering
Committee (2003 – present)
Member, Hong Kong District Affairs
Adviser (appointed by China) (1994)
Member, National Committee of the
Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (1998 – present)
President, New Territories Association of
Societies (1999 – present)
Chairman, Tai Po Rural Committee (1998 –
present)
District Councillor, New Territories Heung
Yee Kuk (1999 – present)
Vice-Chairman, New Territories Heung Yee
Kuk (2004 – present)
Appendix 2
131Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah, SC
Date of Birth : 28 August 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Senior Counsel
Public Service : Queen’s College, Hong Kong
LL. B. (1st Class Honours/1st of Class),
The University of Hong Kong (1972)
B.C.L. (Honours), Oxford University
(1974)
Holder of Simon Lee Medal in Laws, The
University of Hong Kong (1972)
Graduate Awardee, Rotary International
(1973-1974)
Winter-Williams Scholar of St. Edmund
Hall, Oxford University (1972-1974)
Certificate of Honour, London Bar Final
Examination (First Class Honours/1st of Candidates) (1974)
The Lloyd Stott Memorial Prize (1974) J.B. Montagu Pupillage Prize (1974) The Middle Temple Certificate of Honour
Prize (1974)
Member of Hong Kong Bar Association Member of The General Council of the Bar
of England
Member of the New York State Bar
Association of the United States of America
Representative of Hong Kong Bar
Association on the Hong Kong Supreme Court Rules Committee (1978-1979)
Representative of Hong Kong Bar
Association on the Hong Kong District Court Rules Committee (1979 – 12/1990)
Member of Working Party on District Court
Rules and Costs (1980) Member of Committee of Inquiry of Hong
Kong Bar in the investigation of alleged misconduct of a Barrister (1986)
Member of Committee of Inquiry of Hong
Kong Bar in the investigation of alleged misconduct of a Barrister (1987)
Member of Working Party on District Court
Rules (1988)
Member of Standing Committee on Legal
Aid (2/1988 – 2/1992)
Member of Criminal and Law Enforcement
Injuries Compensation Boards (1/1989 – 6/1995)
Member of Committee of Inquiry of Hong
Kong Bar in the investigation of alleged misconduct of a barrister (1989)
Member of the Board of Review, Inland
Revenue (6/1991 – 1/1995)
External Examiner for the Commercial Law
and Practice paper of the Post-graduate Certificate in Laws courses of The University of Hong Kong and the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (1991-1994)
Member of Special Committee on Legal
Education (1994 - present)
Course Consultant to Commercial Law and
Practice of PCLL Course of The University of Hong Kong (1994 - present)
Member of Securities and Futures Appeals
Panel (10/1994 – 10/1996)
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Review,
Inland Revenue (1/1995 – 1/2004)
Deputy Chairman of Securities and Futures
Appeals Panel (10/1996 – 10/1999)
Deputy Chairman of Takeovers Appeal
Committee (6/1994 – 1999)
Adjudicator of the Registration of Persons
Tribunal (5/1996 - present)
Honorary Lecturer of the Department of
Professional Legal Education, The University of Hong Kong (1998 – 8/2002)
Appendix 2
132Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Date of Birth : 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Director of a number of companies
Public Service : Secondary School
Member, Legislative Council (1991-1998)
Life Honorary President, Hong Kong
Swatow Merchants Association Ltd. Member of the Municipal Services Appeals
Board (8/1996 – 8/2002)
Member of the Urban Services Appeals
Board and Regional Services Appeals Board (8/1996 – 8/2002)
Chairman of Special Committee on Right
of Audience of Solicitors (1997)
Member of Bar Council (1998-1999) Chairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
(1999-2001)
Member of the Editorial Advisory Board
for the Hong Kong Court Forms (8/1999 - present)
Member of the School Advisory
Committee, School of Law of City University of Hong Kong (1/2001 – 1/2003)
Member of the Steering Committee and
Drafting Committee of the Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited on the Standardization Project (3/2001)
Member and Tribunal Convenor of the
Barristers Disciplinary Tribunal Panel (10/2001 – 10/2004)
Chairman of Special Committee on Civil
Justice Reform (2001-2002)
Member, Economic and Employee Council
(11/2004 - present)
Appendix 2
133Hon Patrick LAU
Sau-shing, SBS, JP
Date of Birth : 1 June 1944
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Architect
Public Service : PRC Class I Registered Architect
Qualification (2004)
Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of
Architects (1989)
Member of the Hong Kong Institute of
Architects (1974-1989)
Member of Royal Architectural Institute of
Canada (1971)
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Professor of
Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong (1973-2004)
Head of Department of Architecture, The
University of Hong Kong (1996-2000)
Master of Business Administration,
University of East Asia (1988)
Bachelor of Architecture, University of
Manitoba (1969)
The Artist of the Year Award (1999) HKIA Outstanding Architect Award (1991) Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award
(1984)
Vice Chairman, Town Planning Board
Member, Housing Authority Member, Antiquities Advisory Board Board Member, Ocean Park Corporation Council Member, The Open University of
Hong Kong
Member, Security and Guarding Services
Industry Authority External Academic Advisor for Associate
of Science in Architectural Studies of Building Science and Technology Division of the City University of Hong Kong
Chairman, HKTDC Infrastructure
Development Advisory Committee
Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Institute of
Utility Surveyors
Patron, Hong Kong Interior Designers
Association
Council Member, St. Paul’s College Member, Construction Industry Training
Authority (2003-2005)
Director, Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation (2001-2005)
Vice Chairman, Architects Registration
Board (2003-2004)
Chairman, Professional Green Building
Council (PGBC) (2002-2004)
Part-time Member, Central Policy Unit
(2001-2004)
Member, ICAC Operations Review
Committee (2000-2004)
President, Hong Kong Institute of
Architects (2001-2002)
Council Member, Hong Kong Institute of
Education (1996-2000)
Chairman, Outstanding Young Persons’
Association (1996-1997)
Appendix 2
134Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Date of Birth : 3 July 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Legislative Councillor
Public Service : Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Attended aircraft type approval endorsement
courses :
CONV AIR 880 DC8 – 40/50/60 DC10 – 30 BOEING 737 – 200 BOEING 727 – 100/200 BOEING 747 – 200
Vice-Chairman, Panel on Information
Technology and Broadcasting, Legislative Council
Member, Finance Committee, Legislative
Council
Member, House Committee, Legislative Council Member, Public Accounts Committee,
Legislative Council
Member, Committee on Members’ Interests,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Constitutional Affairs,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Financial Affairs,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Health Services,
Legislative Council
Member, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council Member, Panel on Welfare Services,
Legislative Council
Member, Subcommittee to study the subject
of combating poverty, Legislative CouncilNGO
Honorary Development Director, The
English Schools Foundation (2005)
Chairperson of the Validation Panel
(Higher Diploma in Press Relations and Campaign Management), Hong Kong Institute of V ocational Education (Chai Wan) (2005)
Founder/Trustee, Senior Citizen Home
Safety Association (1996 - present)
Trustee/Council Member, Foundation of
Businesses in Support of the Arts (1990 - present)
Allocations Committee Chairman,
Foundation of Businesses in Support of the Arts (1991 - present)
Member, Public Relations Committee, The
Community Chest of Hong Kong (1990-1992)
Member, Corporate & Employee
Contribution Programme Organizing Committee, The Community Chest of Hong Kong (1991-1998)
Honorary Vice-President, Economics and
Finance Society of The University of Hong Kong (1990 - present)
Honorary Advisor, The Society of Business
Administration of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (1991 - present)
Member, Securities & Futures Commission
Public Shareholders Group (2003-2004)
Board Member, Hong Kong Audit Bureau
of Circulation (HKABC) (1989-1993)
Board Member, The Society of Hong Kong
Publishers (1990)
Treasurer, The Society of Hong Kong
Publishers (1988)
Chairman, The Society of Hong Kong
Publishers (1989)
Founding President, Chinese Canadian
Association of Hong Kong (1988)
Convenor, Hong Kong Expo’ 97 Initiative
Committee (1988)
Chairman, Hong Kong Film Awards (1984)
Appendix 2
135Hon KWONG Chi-kin
Date of Birth : 15 February 1958
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Legal Adviser, The Hong Kong Federation of
Trade Unions
Public Service : Bachelor of Social Sciences, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Laws, University of London Master of Laws, University of London Called to the Bar in England Called to the Bar in Hong Kong Called to the Bar in Australia
Member, The Law Reform Commission of
Hong Kong (1999-2002)
Part-time Member, The Central Policy Unit
(1999-2003)
Honorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong
Construction Industry Employees General Union (2004 - present)
Honorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong
Customs and Excise Staff General Association (2000 - present)
Honorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong
Securities and Futures Industry Staff Union (2003 - present)
Member, Council of The Chinese
University of Hong Kong
Member, Employees Retraining BoardHon TAM Heung-man
Date of Birth : 8 June 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications :
Occupation :
Tax Advisor
Public Service : Fellow of The Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Taxation
(Chartered Tax Adviser)
Fellow of Hong Kong Institute of Certified
Public Accountants
Chairman, Bills Committee on Bankruptcy
(Amendment) Bill 2004
Member, Bills Committee on Companies
(Amendment) Bill 2004
Member, Bills Committee on Revenue
(Allowance for Tax) Bill 2005
Member, Bills Committee on Revenue
(Abolition of Estate Duty) Bill 2005
Member, Bills Committee on Building
Management (Amendment) Bill 2005
Member, Bills Committee on Securities and
Futures (Amendment) Bill 2005
Member, Bills Committee on Chief
Executive Election (Amendment) (Term of Office of the Chief Executive) Bill
Deputy Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts
Committee
Member, Panel on Economic Services Member, Panel on Financial Affairs Member, Panel on Constitutional Affairs Member, Finance Committee Member, Public Works Subcommittee
Appendix 2
136 Member, House Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Members’
Remuneration and Operating Expenses Reimbursement
Member, Subcommittee to Consider a
Mechanism for Handling Complaints and Allegations Concerning Members’ Operating Expenses Reimbursement Claims
District Councillor of Wong Tai Sin Member, Equal Opportunities Commission Chairman, Galaxia Owners Committee Member, Stewards Limited Secretary, The Chartered Tax Advisor Advisor, The Society of Accountancy,
Student Union of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUSA)
Honorable Advisor, Hong Kong Accounting
Professionals Association
Appendix 2
137Merchant Shipping (Limitation of Shipowners
Liability) (Amendment) Bill 2005
V ocational Training Council (Amendment) Bill
2004
Appropriation Bill 2005Chief Executive Election (Amendment) (Term
of Office of the Chief Executive) Bill
Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited (Merger) BillImmigration (Amendment) Bill 2005Federation of Hong Kong Industries
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Trade Descriptions (Amendment) Bill 2004Revenue (Allowances for Tax) Bill 2005Companies (Amendment) Bill 2004Undesirable Medical Advertisements
(Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2004
Transfer of Sentenced Persons (Amendment)
(Macau) Bill
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
2005
Aviation Security (Amendment) Bill 2005Child Care Services (Amendment) Bill 2005The Methodist Church, Hong Kong,
Incorporation (Amendment) Bill 2005
Supplementary Appropriation (2004-2005) BillBankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2004Banking (Amendment) Bill 2005Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
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138The motion as amended by Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG: “That
this Council urges the new Secretary for Health, Welfare andFood to actively expedite the implementation of a totalsmoking ban in workplaces so as to safeguard public interestsand protect the public from the health hazards of passivesmoking, and to step up anti-smoking efforts to combat theproblem of young smokers and, at the same time, takeproactive action to expedite the implementation of a totalsmoking ban in restaurants and air-conditioned indoor publicareas.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah: “That
this Council urges the Government to expeditiously review thecurrent rate of duty on ultra low sulphur diesel with a view toeasing the hardship caused by the high cost of ultra low sulphurdiesel to the affected industries, especially the transportindustry which is the hardest hit, and to ensure that end-usersof ultra low sulphur diesel can really benefit from anyreduction of the duty rate.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon James TIEN Pei-chun: “That,
as the Hong Kong economy has entered an inflation period, yetthe unemployment rate remains high, with wages not showingan evident rebound and the disparity between the rich and thepoor becoming more serious, this Council urges theGovernment to set up a governmental interdepartmentalcommittee on aiding the poor to comprehensively examine thedisparity between the rich and the poor in Hong Kong, so as toenhance the self-help capability of the socially disadvantagedgroups and enable a more effective allocation of socialresources, thereby helping those who are most in need andsafeguarding the basic needs of the grass-roots people; at thesame time, the Government should co-ordinate the efforts ofvarious departments in formulating corresponding policies as
well as measures to help get rid of poverty, with a view to
narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, reducingsocial conflicts and promoting harmonious socialdevelopment.” was passed.20 October 2004
“Total smoking ban in workplaces” moved byHon Bernard CHAN
amendments moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
3 November 2004
“Reducing the duty on ultra low sulphur diesel” moved byHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
amendments moved by
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon WONG Kwok-hing
3 November 2004
“Alleviating the disparity between the rich and the poor” moved byHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
amendments moved by
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon James TIEN Pei-chunDate of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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Motion Debates Held
139The motion: “That this Council urges the Government to
prudently consider the expectations of the Members of thisCouncil for the 2005 Policy Address.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit: “That,
as the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines(‘HKPSG’) currently adopted by the Planning Department wasfirst compiled in the 1960s and have since been in use withsubstantial revisions made only in 1974, most of the guidelineshave become out of step with present-day circumstances, thisCouncil urges the Government to thoroughly review theexisting planning policy in partnership with civil society andunder the primary principle of promoting public participation,and carry out long-term planning for Hong Kong in accordancewith the concept of sustainable development, so as to breakaway from the present situation in which the use of land isdominated by private developers.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG
Shuk-yee and Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong: “That this Councilurges the Government to make optimal use of the resourcessaved due to the drop in the primary and secondary schoolstudent population to provide training for teachers on smallclass teaching and, through a ‘by district and by grade’ mode oftransition, progressively implement small class teaching,starting with primary schools and junior secondary forms, toenable teachers to tailor their teaching to students’ variedabilities, so as to realize and achieve the goal of qualityeducation, promote education reform and fulfil the expectationsof parents, teachers and students.” was passed.17 November 2004
“Expectations for Policy Address” moved byDr Hon YEUNG Sum
24 November 2004
“Developing town planning and urban designs featuring local characteristics for the 18 districts” moved byHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
amendments moved by
Hon LEE Wing-tatHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
1 December 2004
“Implementing small class teaching” moved byHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
amendment moved by
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwongDate of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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140The motion as amended by Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung and Hon
Andrew CHENG Kar-foo: “That, whereas the professionalstatus of Chinese medicine practitioners (‘CMPs’) has beenestablished for quite a long time, the development of CMPs hasbeen handicapped because the Government does not have along-term development strategy for Chinese medicine, is notadequately involved in this regard, and fails to establishavenues for CMPs to receive professional training or provideproper registration avenues that cater for the CMPs’ tradition ofacquiring practice skills through apprenticeship or familysuccession, resulting in some 3 000 listed CMPs still not beingable to become registered CMPs, this Council urges theGovernment to formulate a long-term policy on thedevelopment of CMPs, which should include:
(a) expediting the expansion of the scope of services provided
by CMPs in the public medical system, implementing theoutstanding plan to set up 15 public Chinese medicineout-patient clinics, establishing a mechanism for publichospitals whereby their in-patients can seek joint consultationand treatment by CMPs, setting up a Chinese medicinein-patient department in public hospitals, and studying theestablishment of a Chinese medicine hospital;
(b) establishing a committee on the development of Chinese
medicine, and formulating strategies and policies to facilitatethe development of Chinese medicine, such as giving statutorystatus to the sick leave certificates issued by CMPs, andreviewing the medical equipment that CMPs are allowed touse;
(c) formulating a mechanism and avenues for CMPs to
receive professional training;
(d) having regard to the unique circumstances of CMPs and
bone-setters who acquire their practice skills throughapprenticeship or family succession, devising a more suitableexamination system and syllabus for them, and arranging forthe listed CMPs concerned to receive training before taking the1 December 2004
“Overall development of Chinese medicine practitioners” moved byHon LI Kwok-ying
amendments moved by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
(amendment proposed by Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
was withdrawn)
Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1418 December 2004
“Medical reform” moved byDr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
amendments moved by
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon LI Kwok-yingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooexamination, in order to enable them to become registered
CMPs smoothly;
(e) reforming the compositions of the Chinese Medicine
Council of Hong Kong and its various boards and committees,and enhancing their transparency and the representativeness oftheir members, so as to enable them to reflect a wide spectrumof opinions in the sector;
(f) reviewing the levels of fees as well as the fee subsidy and
waiver systems in respect of public Chinese medicineout-patient clinics, and considering subsidizing elderlyrecipients of Comprehensive Social Security Assistancepayments who use the services of non-public Chinese medicineout-patient clinics; and
(g) giving statutory status to the insurance claim forms,
receipts and other documents issued by CMPs, and reviewingCMPs’ rights and responsibilities in the referral of patients.”was passed.
The motion as amended by Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long, Hon
LI Kwok-ying and Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo: “That, as the medical and health services in Hong Kong are now facing a bigchallenge in which the public medical organizations have tocope with unlimited demands with limited resources, and thedeficit of the Hospital Authority is increasing year by yearwhilst there is not sufficient room for the healthy developmentof the private medical and health services, this Council urgesthe Government to:
(a) expeditiously formulate a long-term health policy that
allows for sustainable development, and draw up a timetablefor the implementation of the policy so that the difficultiescurrently faced by the medical and health services in HongKong can be overcome;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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142(b) establish an advisory framework that comprises front-line
health care workers and incorporates broad representation toreview the existing policies and assist in formulating futurepolicy directions;
(c) set up a training fund to provide proper training for the
new generation of health care personnel so as to tie in with theneeds for clinical specialization in medical and health servicesand avoid any succession gap in health care professionals;
(d) enhance the training on family medicine and community
health service so that health care professionals can effectivelypromote community health and public health;
(e) address the prevailing serious imbalance in the public and
private medical and health services;
(f) study and implement options for financing health care;(g) strengthen the efforts in the prevention of diseases and
primary health care with a view to reducing the demand forin-patient services;
(h) incorporate Chinese medicine services into the scope of
health care services planning;
(i) adopt as the premise in formulating a medical policy an
approach that is people-oriented and does not increase thehealth care burden on grass-roots people;
(j) enhance primary health efforts, including strengthening the
prevention of and scientific research on infectious diseases toprevent any outbreak of epidemics in Hong Kong; and
(k) ensure that there are representatives of patients’
organizations in the relevant advisory framework whenreviewing the existing policies and formulating future policydirections.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1438 December 2004
“Reviewing the basis for charging the trade effluent surcharge and its appeal mechanism” moved byHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
amendments moved by
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming
15 December 2004
“Vigorously reducing air pollution” moved byHon James TIEN Pei-chun
amendments moved by
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon LEE Wing-tat
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenThe motion as amended by Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming: “That
this Council urges the Environment, Transport and WorksBureau to expeditiously conduct a comprehensive review of thebasis for charging the trade effluent surcharge and its appealmechanism with a view to ensuring that the charging scheme isfair and reasonable, and that the polluter pays principle is putinto effect; furthermore, the Government should also assist theaffected persons and businesses in adopting various meansincluding new and high technologies to further conserve waterand reduce the discharge of effluent.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, Hon
CHOY So-yuk, Hon LEE Wing-tat and Hon Andrew LEUNGKwan-yuen: “That, since air pollution remains severe in HongKong in recent days, which not only poses a health hazard toHong Kong people, but also discourages foreign businessesfrom investing in Hong Kong, this Council urges theGovernment to expeditiously discuss with the Guangdongauthorities to jointly draw up a definite timetable for variouswork items and adopting vigorous tackling measures toimprove the situation, including:
(a) strengthening co-operation with the Guangdong
authorities to tighten the emission standards for factories,power plants and motor vehicles, etc, setting the mid-termtargets and an interim review timetable in this regard, andachieving the emission reduction targets for 2010 at an earlierdate;
(b) endeavouring to unify the emission standards and
regulatory systems in Hong Kong and Guangdong;
(c) expeditiously implementing the emissions trading pilot
scheme in collaboration with the Guangdong authorities;
(d) providing Hong Kong business operators in the Pearl
River Delta who have installed air pollution control systems intheir plants with tax relief on depreciation of the relevantmachinery;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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144(e) striving to reduce pollutants such as sulphur dioxide
emitted in the process of power generation by the two powercompanies in Hong Kong, and increasing the use of moreenvironmentally friendly energy;
(f) further promoting the incentive scheme for liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) light buses and extending it to light goodsvehicles;
(g) considering the provision of additional sites for setting up
LPG filling stations;
(h) actively engaging in research and development on the
utilization of renewable energy, formulating a policy onrenewable energy, requesting the two power companies tofollow this policy, and stipulating in the Scheme of ControlAgreements with the power companies the proportion ofrenewable energy to be used in electricity generation;
(i) expediting the introduction of a registration system for
vehicle repair technicians and garages;
(j ) vigorously introducing other types of environmentally
friendly vehicles and related incentive measures, and offeringrelief on the first registration tax and licence fee toenvironmentally friendly vehicles, such as hybridelectric-petroleum vehicles;
(k) vigorously introducing other types of environmentally
friendly fuels and related incentive measures;
(l) setting higher utilization targets for renewable energy;
(m) requesting franchised bus companies to expeditiously
renew their fleets, deploy buses that comply with Euro IIIemission standards to serve routes along busy roads andintroduce additional bus-bus interchange discount schemes;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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145(n) actively studying the feasibility of increasing the fines for
smoky vehicles;
(o) using such high-technology equipment as satellite imaging
and remote surveillance devices to enhance monitoring of airpollution sources and changes in pollution conditions;
(p) the HKSAR Government taking the lead in implementing
energy conservation measures in various departments, andpromoting community-wide involvement in energyconservation;
(q) adopting suitable methods to regulate products for
industrial and commercial use that may emit volatile organiccompounds;
(r) stepping up the testing of vehicle emissions and
introducing road-side remote sensors to check emissions fromvehicles on the roads in the territory and from cross-boundaryvehicles, so as to ensure their compliance with Hong Kong’semission standards;
(s) establishing a safe and convenient network of pedestrian
walkway systems, which should include pedestrian precincts,footbridge networks and automatic escalators, etc, in denselypopulated areas that have a high pedestrian flow, so as todevelop Hong Kong into a ‘city of elevated corridors’, whichwill enable vehicle-pedestrian segregation, improve theenvironment for walking and encourage people to walk; and
(t) further promoting the ‘Indoor Air Quality Management
Programme’ and enacting relevant legislation, as well asjoining hands with the industrial and commercial sectors inactively promoting the programme, in order to prevent poorindoor air quality from harming the public’s health, with a viewto minimizing emissions, thereby enabling residents of thewhole Pearl River Delta to enjoy clean fresh air.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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14615 December 2004
“Formulating a sustainable policy on agriculture and fisheries” moved byHon WONG Yung-kan
amendment moved by
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
5 January 2005
“Development of the West Kowloon Cultural District” moved byHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
amendments moved by
Hon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon James TO Kun-sunThe motion as amended by Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing: “That,
as Article 119 of the Basic Law provides that the Governmentof the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shallformulate appropriate policies to promote and co-ordinate thedevelopment of various trades including agriculture andfisheries, and pay regard to the protection of the environment,this Council urges the Government to comprehensively consultmembers of the industries, green groups and the public toformulate a sustainable policy on agriculture and fisheries,including developing offshore fishing, deep-sea purse-seinefishing, leisure agriculture and fisheries, and mariculture, aswell as studying the impact of sustainable developmentmeasures on bottom-trawling fishing as well as shallow-waterand deep-water purse-seine fishing; setting up a priority zonefor agriculture, and developing quality livestock farming andorganic farming; assisting the development of the agriculturaland fishery products processing industries, establishing amonitoring system for green agricultural and fishery foodproducts, as well as reviewing the monitoring system formarine works involving sand dredging and mud disposal, so asto enable the local agriculture and fisheries industries todevelop through further restructuring and to supply qualityagricultural and fishery foods to the people of Hong Kong.”was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon James TO Kun-sun: “That, as
the Administration has decided to award the development ofthe 40-hectare West Kowloon Cultural District (‘the WKCDdevelopment’) to a single consortium in one go and allows the
public only 15 weeks to comment on the three proposals
selected in the first stage, such course of action has failed toensure the optimal use of precious land resources in HongKong and safeguard public interests while nurturing arts andculture, this Council strongly asks the Administration to:
(a) extend the consultation period to six months to allow
sufficient time for public participation;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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147(b) make public all the proposals submitted to the
Government by persons interested in participating in theWKCD development, including information on financialarrangements, so as to enable the public to fully grasp thedetails of the development proposals during the consultationperiod;
(c) remove the requirement that the canopy, which requires
huge funds to construct, be a mandatory component of theWKCD development;
(d) withdraw the decision to award the entire piece of land
together with the WKCD development by way of one singletender, and break the lot into smaller pieces of land for publictender or auction in the market by batches so that small andmedium developers in Hong Kong can participate in thedevelopment, with a view to maximizing the proceeds from theland sale;
(e) formulate long-term and sustainable policies on Hong
Kong’s arts and culture, use part of the proceeds from the saleof the 40 hectares of land to support and promote the relatedpolicies and, in drawing up the specific details andimplementing the policies, allow institutionalized participationof the civil society and, in particular, solicit and adopt theviews of the local art and cultural sectors; and
(f) set up a West Kowloon Cultural District development
authority, which should be a statutory body comprisingmembers from various sectors, to take up the planning,development and management of the West Kowloon CulturalDistrict.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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14826, 27 and 28 January 2005
“Introducing a fair competition law for the oil industries” moved byHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
amendment moved by
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon Fred Li Wah-ming
26, 27 and 28 January 2005
“Enacting legislation on freedom of information” moved byHon James TO Kun-sun
amendments moved by
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Margaret NGThe original motion: “That, as the adjustments of local oil
product prices are always quick in going up but slow in comingdown and the pace of price adjustments by various oil companiestends to be synchronized, while oil product pump prices oftenfail to truly reflect import costs, this Council urges theGovernment to actively consider introducing a fair competitionlaw and other effective measures for the oil industries, includingrequesting the Competition Policy Advisory Group to take heedof any unfair mode of competition that may emerge in the localoil market, and entrusting the Group to monitor and study thesituation, with a view to increasing competition in the oilindustries and enhancing the transparency of product prices,thereby avoiding oligopoly, promoting fair competition andsafeguarding commercial clients and the public against high oilprices.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing and
Hon Margaret NG: “That this Council urges the HKSARGovernment to enact legislation on freedom of information, onthe premise of fully consulting various sectors of the communityand having regard for the public’s right to know and their socialresponsibilities, so as to safeguard Hong Kong’s freedom of thepress and information, enhance the transparency andaccountability of the HKSAR Government, safeguard the publicinterests of the Hong Kong community, and consolidate the corevalues of Hong Kong as well as facilitate public participation inassessing and proposing public policies; and the relevantlegislation should provide for:
(a) the public’s right of access to information held by public
authorities;
(b) clearly defined categories of information the disclosure of
which may be refused; and
(c) the mechanisms for enforcing the right and for appeal.”
was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1492 February 2005
“Monitoring the post-retirement employment of the Chief Executive, principal officials under the accountability system and civil servants at directorate level with private-sector organizations” moved by Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
amendment moved by
Hon TAM Yiu-chungThe motion as amended by Hon TAM Yiu-chung: “That,
since the approval granted in recent years to a number of civilservants at directorate level for their post-retirementemployment with private-sector organizations has arousedpublic concern, in order to fortify the prevention of civilservants at directorate level from taking up post-retirementemployment that involves conflicts of interests with theirprevious service in the Government, this Council urges theGovernment to immediately tighten up, monitor theimplementation of and strictly enforce the policies andmeasures governing the post-retirement employment of civilservants at directorate level with private-sector organizations,which should include:
(a) imposing across the board a sanitization period of at
least one year for directorate officers;
(b) prohibiting directorate officers from taking up
employment with private-sector organizations during theirpre-retirement leave to guard against double pay;
(c) identifying loopholes in the work of the Advisory
Committee on Post-retirement Employment to prevent theCommittee from becoming a rubber stamp which approvesapplications indiscriminately;
(d) making public information on the approvals granted by
the Government for civil servants at directorate level to takeup post-retirement employment with private-sectororganizations; and
(e) closely monitoring the changes in the nature of
post-retirement employment taken up by directorate officerswith private-sector organizations after such approvals havebeen granted so as to ensure that there is no conflict ofinterest between their post-retirement employment and theirprevious service in the Government;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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15023 February 2005
“Taking forward the issues of concern to the elderly” moved by Hon TAM Yiu-chung
amendment moved by
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
(amendment proposed by Hon Mrs Sophie
LEUNG LAU Yau-fun was withdrawn)furthermore, this Council also calls upon the Civil Service
Bureau to expeditiously complete the investigation into theincident of Ms Elaine CHUNG Lai-kok and publish therelevant report, and urges the Administration to strictlyenforce the relevant policies by exercising appropriate andforceful regulation over the post-departure or post-retirementemployment of the Chief Executive and the principal officialsunder the accountability system with private-sectororganizations, so as to achieve the policy direction of‘resolutely against collusion between business and theGovernment to eliminate any transfer of benefits’ announcedin the Chief Executive’s 2005 Policy Address, therebyensuring that upon the departure of the Chief Executive,principal officials and directorate officers, they do not enterinto any business or take up any employment which mayconstitute a conflict of interest with their previous service inthe Government or adversely affect the image of theGovernment.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Dr Hon YEUNG Sum: “That, in
view of the ageing of the population in Hong Kong, thisCouncil urges the Government, in response to therecommendations made by nine major elderly and socialservice organizations and elderly groups, to formulate asustainable policy on care for the elderly and pursue vigorousmeasures to take forward the seven issues of most concern tothe elderly, which include:
(a) Long-term care: reinforcing the continuum of
community and residential care services, and renderingsupport to carers of the elderly;
(b) Medical services: alleviating the burden of medical
expenses on the elderly, and enhancing the efficiency ofmedical services;
(c) Disease prevention: introducing health care schemes for
the elderly, and improving environmental hygiene;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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151(d) Mental health: promoting activities which foster a sense
of health and worthiness among the elderly, andstrengthening the rehabilitation and outreaching services forthe elderly;
(e) Retirement protection: studying the establishment of a
community-wide retirement protection scheme, providingsupport for the elderly who opt for returning to theirhometowns in the Mainland to spend their twilight years, andallowing the elderly who live with their families to applyindependently for Comprehensive Social Security Assistance;
(f) Prevention of elderly abuse: enacting legislation to
protect the elderly, providing shelter support for the elderly,and advocating the culture of respect for the elderly and filialpiety; and
(g) Accommodation for the elderly: helping the elderly with
financial difficulties to solve their accommodation problems,including the introduction of a grading system for residentialcare homes for the elderly (RCHEs) in Hong Kong so as togive the elderly greater confidence in living in RCHEs;building more small public rental housing (PRH) units withsuitable supporting social services to accommodate them;studying the relaxation of the eligibility criteria for PRH ofthe elderly who live in their self-owned old properties, andallowing them to put their properties under the trusteeship ofnon-governmental organizations and to use the rental incometo pay for their living expenses, so that they can enjoy apeaceful life, with a view to continuously improving thequality of life of the elderly and building a society withconcern and care for the elderly.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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15223 February 2005
“Policy on the recycling industry” moved by Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
amendment moved by
Hon LEE Wing-tatHon CHOY So-yukHon CHAN Yuen-han
2 March 2005
“Expectations for the Commission on Poverty” moved by Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
amendment moved by
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeThe motion as amended by Hon CHOY So-yuk and Hon
CHAN Yuen-han: “That this Council urges the Governmentto implement as early as possible a sustainable developmentplan that adheres to the waste disposal strategy premised onthe reduction, recovery and reuse of wastes, which includesimplementing the polluters pay principle, formulating along-term policy on the recycling industry, devisingrespective schemes on waste separation at source for varioustrades and communities, implementing the development planof the ‘Recovery Park’, considering the imposition of areasonable green tax, priority should be given by governmentdepartments to using locally manufactured recycled products,and establishing a high-level inter-departmental industriesfacilitation council to co-ordinate the communication andco-operation among various departments in a highly efficientmanner so as to enhance public awareness of environmentalprotection and instill in them the correct attitude to handlingwastes, with a view to solving the aggravating environmentalpollution problem in Hong Kong as early as possible, as wellas creating business opportunities and increasing jobopportunities; furthermore, the Government should alsoimplement measures in order that the waste recycling andexport industries can be retained and developed, and shouldset up large regional recyclable collection centres outside the‘Recovery Park’ as well as establish a network for collectingrecyclable waste in various districts across the territory, so asto increase the opportunities for grass-roots workers andoperators of small-scale enterprises to join the recyclingindustry.” was passed.
The original motion: “That, as the Chief Executive
announced in his Policy Address delivered early this year theestablishment of the Commission on Poverty (‘theCommission’), and the Commission, from its incubation to itspresent inception, lacks a clear positioning and specific plansin regard to the direction for alleviating poverty as well as itsmode of operation, this Council urges the Government tovigorously adopt the following proposals regarding theCommission’s direction, operation and efforts to promotecommunity engagement:Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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153(a) setting a clear and definite direction for alleviating
poverty, and defining the Commission’s role and the valuesbehind it;
(b) establishing a benchmark for measuring poverty so as to
accurately analyze and assess the problem of poverty in thecommunity, and clearly defining the target recipients ofassistance so as to enable a more effective use of resources;
(c) studying the causes of poverty in Hong Kong, examining
the overall social structure and existing systems, andidentifying the areas of poverty that need to be studied, suchas poverty among children and the elderly, working poverty,secondary safety net and the review of the ComprehensiveSocial Security Assistance Scheme, etc;
(d) as the coverage of the Commission’s present
membership is inadequate, appointing to the Commissionsuch additional members as representatives from policybureaux and relevant executive departments responsible forthe housing and transport portfolios, etc, as well as frompublic transport operators, so as to take account of thevarious aspects of the daily life of the poor;
(e) co-ordinating various policy bureaux and their
departments in formulating specific plans for alleviatingpoverty, establishing feasible and clear objectives foralleviating poverty and setting specific implementationtimetables, as well as requiring various departments to submitreports to the Commission on a regular basis, with the latterreporting to the public on the progress of its work andbriefing the public after each of its meetings;
(f) setting up an evaluation mechanism for assessing the
implications of individual policies on the disparity betweenthe rich and the poor in the community, whereby all newpolicies and initiatives launched by policy bureaux anddepartments must be subject to such assessment and beadjusted as appropriate before implementation, and allexisting relevant legislation and policies must also undergothis assessment; andDate of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1542 March 2005
“Scheme of Control Agreements of the two power companies and the long-term energypolicy” moved byHon LEE Wing-tat
amendment moved by
Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon WONG Kwok-hing
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming(g) promoting community engagement and the building of
partnerships, encouraging the business sector to give supportand fulfil their corporate social responsibility, and devolvingpowers and allocating resources to district organizations and,by making effective use of their flexibility, respondingappropriately to the needs of various districts having regardto their different poverty situations, as well as holding regularpublic forums to enable public participation in the course offormulating the policies on poverty alleviation.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon CHAN Kam-lam and Hon
Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan: “That, as the Scheme of ControlAgreements of the two power companies will expire in 2008,this Council requests the Government to seriously considerthe following principles in order to decide on the wayforward for the future development of the electricity market:
(a) tariffs charged by the power companies should be
reasonable;
(b) the mechanism for tariff adjustments should be more
transparent, and a study should be conducted on theintroduction of a mechanism that allows both upward anddownward tariff adjustments;
(c) any new scheme of control agreements should have
adequate flexibility and should allow for a review within areasonable number of years;
(d) more considerations should be taken into account in
determining the permitted rate of return, and the rate shouldbe reduced;
(e) effective measures should be adopted to minimize the
emissions of pollutants in the generation of electricity;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1559 and 16 March 2005
“Defending sovereignty over the Diaoyutai Islands” moved byHon LEE Wing-tat
6 April 2005
“Perfecting the policy on protection of trees” moved by Hon CHOY So-yuk
amendment moved by
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming(f) the power companies should be encouraged to develop
and introduce the use of renewable energy;
(g) the stability and safety in the supply of electricity should
be maintained;
(h) the full implementation of power interconnection should
be actively studied; and
(i) the power companies should use more environmentally
friendly energy sources;
furthermore, the Government should also study the feasibility
of establishing an energy authority with the responsibility offormulating a long-term and comprehensive energy policy.”was passed.
The motion: “That this Council strongly protests against the
Japanese Government’s unlawful occupation of the DiaoyutaiIslands which are within the territory of our country, andurges our Government and people to defend our sovereigntyover the Diaoyutai Islands.” was passed.
The original motion: “That, as currently the Government does
not have a set of effective administrative measures orlegislation to protect trees, and as co-ordination is lackingbecause the responsibilities are scattered among variousdepartments, which may result in trees in the territory beingdestroyed, damaged or removed due to urban development,negligence or other reasons, this Council urges theGovernment to expeditiously formulate an effective policy onprotection of trees, and at the same time perfect existingrelevant legislation, administrative measures as well asadministrative framework, so as to effectively protect andpreserve various kinds of trees, especially those that areexceptionally old and large, rare and valuable, of historical,cultural or memorial significance, and of special ecologicalor scientific research value.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1566 April 2005
“Policy on assisting women in poverty” moved byHon CHAN Yuen-han
amendments moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yan
4 May 2005
“Reviewing the protection of wages on insolvency system” moved by Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing
amendments moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon WONG Kwok-hing
4 May 2005
“Opposing Japan’s textbooks distorting history” moved by Hon LAU Kong-wah
amendments moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon James TIEN Pei-chunThe original motion: “That, as the problem of poverty among
women in Hong Kong is worsening, this Council urges theGovernment to face up to the feminization of poverty andformulate concrete policies and measures in various policyareas to assist the women in poverty.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo:
“That this Council urges the Government to expeditiouslyreview the protection of wages on insolvency system andrelated legislation, streamline the application procedures for theProtection of Wages on Insolvency Fund, and step upprosecution against those employers who deliberately defaulton payment of wages to their employees, so as to safeguardemployees’ rights and benefits and prevent abuse of theProtection of Wages on Insolvency Fund by employers.” waspassed.
The motion as amended by Hon Albert HO Chun-yan and Hon
James TIEN Pei-chun: “That this Council strongly condemnsthe recent approval by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture,Sports, Science and Technology of the history textbooks forsecondary schools written by a right-wing group, whichbrazenly distort the historical facts of Japan’s invasion of itsneighbouring countries during the Second World War andembellish Japan’s acts of aggression, and also stronglydemands the Japanese Government to fulfil its post-warresponsibilities, i.e. totally abandoning militarism, facing up tothe historical facts, disclosing all the information on the warcrimes it committed when invading its neighbouring countriesduring the Second World War, compiling history textbooks thatare faithful to historical facts, ceasing to pay official homage tothe Yasukuni Shrine, making its sincere confession andapologies to the countries and people who were subjected to itsinvasion during the Second World War, and offering reasonablecompensation to the war crimes victims; and, until the JapaneseGovernment has fulfilled the above responsibilities, thisDate of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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15711 May 2005
“Comprehensive review of the Inland RevenueOrdinance” moved byHon TAM Heung-man
amendments moved by
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon LEE Cheuk-yan
18 May 2005
“Continuing decline in birth rate” moved byHon LEE Cheuk-yan
amendments moved by
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
(amendment proposed by Hon Mrs Sophie
LEUNG LAU Yau-fun was withdrawn)Council resolutely opposes Japan becoming a permanent
member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), andurges the Government of the SAR to request the CentralGovernment to exercise its right of veto to forestall Japanbecoming a permanent member of the UNSC; furthermore, thisCouncil also strongly demands that, to totally abandonmilitarism, the Japanese Government should cease the unlawfuloccupation of the Diaoyutai Islands and the oil and natural gasfields in the East China Sea which are within the territory ofour country.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing: “That,
in order to further strengthen and expand Hong Kong’s edge asan ideal place for investment in the international arena, thisCouncil urges the Government to, under the principle ofmaintaining a simple tax regime with low tax rates, examinethe specific issues relating to Hong Kong’s taxation system andthe implementation of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, with aview to enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness and itsattractiveness to international investors.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon CHAN Kam-lam: “That, in
view of the continuing decline in Hong Kong’s birth rate, thisCouncil urges the Government to formulate a package ofcomprehensive population policies, including:
(a) perfecting the existing Capital Investment Entrant Scheme
and the current policies regarding admission of Mainlandpeople to Hong Kong for settlement, etc, so as to prevent theageing of Hong Kong’s population from further worsening as aresult of the continuing decline in our birth rate;
(b) reviewing the existing policies on housing, education,
manpower, welfare and health care, etc, in Hong Kong, in orderto cater for the changes brought about by the continuingdecline in our birth rate and the ageing of the population;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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15818 May 2005
“Display of the national flag” moved byHon MA Lik
25 May 2005
“Regulating the handling of electronic wastes andpromoting the electronic waste recyclingindustry” moved byHon KWONG Chi-kin
amendments moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan(c) reviewing afresh the present publicity and promotional
strategies on family planning in Hong Kong, and formulatingmeasures to encourage childbirth; and
(d) looking into the anxieties and obstacles experienced by
Hong Kong people in giving birth to children, and formulatingmeasures that are conducive to achieving a balance betweenwork and family life, so that Hong Kong people’s childbirthplans will not be affected by their work.” was passed.
The motion: “That, to promote patriotic education in Hong
Kong and in order that Hong Kong people attach greaterimportance to the display of the national flag, this Councilurges the Government to require the display of the national flagat government buildings, primary and secondary schools aswell as the University Grants Committee-funded institutions onNational Day, Hong Kong Special Administrative RegionEstablishment Day and New Year’s Day, and to require schoolsto organize the national flag-raising ceremony on a regularbasis with full participation by all teachers and students;furthermore, the Government should strengthen education toenhance public understanding of the national flag and theregional flag.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan:
“That this Council urges the Government to amend thelegislation relating to the regulation of the disposal as well asthe import and export of electronic wastes, and to step up lawenforcement in order to eliminate the environmental hazardsposed by electronic wastes to Hong Kong and other places; atthe same time, the Government should implement acomprehensive responsibility scheme encompassing theproducers, importers and users, and establish a comprehensiveand effective recycling system to promote the recycling ofelectronic wastes, with a view to creating employmentopportunities.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1591 June 2005
“Investment income of the Exchange Fund”moved byHon SIN Chung-kai
amendment moved by
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
8 June 2005
“Labelling Scheme on Nutrition Information forpre-packaged food” moved byDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
amendments moved by
Hon Vincent FANG KangHon WONG Yung-kanThe motion as amended by Hon CHAN Kam-lam: “That this
Council urges the Government to review the existingmethodology for sharing the Exchange Fund’s investmentincome between the Government and the Hong Kong MonetaryAuthority, allocate more investment income of the ExchangeFund to the Government, and ensure that there is stablegovernment revenue from the investment income; indetermining the level of the Exchange Fund’s investmentincome to be allocated to the Government, the principle ofkeeping expenditure within the limits of revenues in drawingup the budget, striving to achieve a fiscal balance, avoidingdeficits and keeping the budget commensurate with the growthrate of the gross domestic product must be strictly followed.”was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon WONG Yung-kan: “That, as
the Government’s proposal to legislate on the LabellingScheme on Nutrition Information for pre-packaged food byphases fails to effectively assist the public and people withchronic diseases in properly obtaining food nutritioninformation, and also fails to fully consider and assess theimpact on and the disruption to the industry after enactment ofthe legislation, this Council urges the Government to:
(a) expedite the legislation on a mandatory labelling scheme,
and allow a grace period of three years after enactment of thelegislation for full implementation of the ‘1+9’ option, whichcovers energy and nine core nutrients, in one go;
(b) expeditiously conduct a feasibility study on the regulation
of labelling of food for infants and pre-packaged food forpeople with special dietary needs;
(c) work out a long-term plan and timetable for bringing into
the regulatory ambit another four nutrients which have abearing on the level of healthiness, namely potassium,monounsaturated fatty acid, trans fatty acid and soluble fibre;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1608 June 2005
“Actively improving the business environment for
small and medium enterprises” moved by
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
amendments moved by
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon CHAN Kam-lam(d) formulate concrete proposals and guidelines to provide
targeted technical support and ancillary facilities to small andmedium enterprises engaging in the relevant food businesses,so as to assist the industry in achieving a successful transition;
(e) establish an ad hoc group to draw up concrete proposals
and an implementation timetable to help promote and educatethe public on the importance of a nutrition informationlabelling scheme and the ways to comprehend the labels, aswell as to co-ordinate professional bodies and voluntaryorganizations in the provision of relevant consultation andeducation services to the public; and
(f) set up a nutrition information analysis database that is
applicable to Hong Kong, so as to address the difficultiesencountered by the public, the industry and stakeholders ingathering, comprehending and analyzing nutritioninformation.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Fred LI Wah-ming and Hon
CHAN Kam-lam: “That, although the Government has allalong followed the policy of positive non-intervention ineconomic development, the laws, policies and measuresimplemented by the Government in recent years have howevercreated hurdles and restrictions in the business environment,and unfair competition even exists in some industries, such asthe monopolies in energy supplies and operations in the formof bundled services, adversely affecting the development ofsmall and medium enterprises particularly and posing seriousthreats to the reviving employment market; in this connection,this Council urges the Government to immediately review allthe laws and regulations as well as administrative measuresthat are detrimental to the business environment and, in the
light of the outcomes of the relevant reviews, adopt policies
and measures that are conducive to socio-economicdevelopment, and to consider the feasibility of enactinglegislation on fair competition on the premise of safeguardingHong Kong’s free economy system and enhancing its marketcompetitiveness, with a view to achieving the objective ofbenefiting the people, facilitating businesses, and creatingwealth together.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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16115 June 2005
“Nature conservation policy”moved byHon CHEUNG Hok-ming The motion: “That, as the two measures, namely management
agreements and public-private partnership, introduced by theGovernment under the new nature conservation policyimplemented last year have failed to truly achieve the objectiveof conserving ecologically important sites under privateownership in a sustainable manner, and have even given rise tolandowners’ dissatisfaction about the infringement of theirrights and interests as well as the public’s doubt about theeffectiveness of such measures, this Council urges theGovernment to review the policy, including:
(a) establishing policy objectives and strategies which
genuinely accord priority to conservation;
(b) reviewing the existing fragmented legislation relating to
nature conservation, and considering the enactment oflegislation which specifically deals with the conservation ofnature and ecology;
(c) the Government assuming a more proactive role by
undertaking conservation and management work on the 12priority sites for enhanced conservation (‘priority sites’);
(d) exploring afresh practicable and reasonable options to
make reasonable compensation or arrangements for owners ofprivate land in the priority sites, so as to ensure that there ismore effective conservation and management of the landsconcerned;
(e) enhancing the training for the personnel responsible for
managing and supervising conservation work so as to upgradetheir professionalism, and promoting public awareness ofnature conservation; and
(f) the relevant government departments taking the lead in
co-ordinating exchanges on conservation matters among theAdministration, green groups, the private sector, rural
organizations, universities, research institutions, etc, and in
uniting the efforts of the various parties in promoting theconservation of the ecology.” was passed. Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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16215 June 2005
“Deepening the Mainland and Hong Kong CloserEconomic Partnership Arrangement” moved byHon WONG Ting-kwong
amendment moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kaiThe motion as amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai: “That, as the
SAR Government has just completed its study on the economicbenefits of the first phase of the Mainland and Hong KongCloser Economic Partnership Arrangement (‘CEPA I’), and thebusiness sector and professional organizations haverespectively expressed their views on ways to improve CEPA,this Council urges the Government to take proactive measuresto respond to the aspirations expressed by various sectors in thereview of CEPA I, including:
(a) strengthening its promotion efforts to attract Mainland
enterprises to set up offices in Hong Kong for developing theinternational market, and pursuing with the Central Authoritiesthe relaxation of the control of capital flows, with a view toimplementing the investment facilitation policy for Mainlandenterprises to invest in Hong Kong and Macao;
(b) assisting Hong Kong businessmen in overcoming the trade
barriers they encounter in various Mainland provinces andcities, improving the customs clearance facilities, andpromoting the trading of goods, so as to assist the developmentof local industries and to create local job opportunities;
(c) stepping up its promotion efforts to encourage low-skilled
people of Hong Kong to start their businesses in the Mainlandby setting up individually owned stores;
(d) pursuing with the Central Authorities the admittance of
Hong Kong professionals to the Mainland to set up theirbusinesses and practise there, so as to facilitate the trade inservices;
(e) enhancing its support for those Hong Kong people who
work and operate businesses in the Mainland, e.g. bystrengthening the functions of the Office of the Government of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing andthe Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, so
as to render assistance to Hong Kong residents who encounterin the Mainland such difficulties as trade or legal disputes andthreats to personal safety;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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16322 June 2005
“Enhancing the quality of early childhoodeducation” moved byHon CHEUNG Man-kwong(f) discussing with the Central Authorities the early
implementation of the Qualified Domestic InstitutionalInvestors scheme for promoting Mainlanders’ investments inHong Kong; and
(g) discussing with the Central Authorities according national
treatment to Hong Kong companies operating in theMainland.” was passed.
The motion: “That, as the Government is actively carrying out
the integration of early childhood education (‘ECE’), whichincludes the harmonisation of teacher qualifications and theregulatory guidelines for kindergartens and nurseries, with aview to achieving quality ECE in a progressive manner, thisCouncil urges the Government to make use of the opportunityto improve the quality of ECE, increase subsidized trainingplaces for in-service kindergarten teachers (‘KG teachers’) andfully upgrade the qualifications of KG teachers to diplomalevel, so as to help them meet the basic academicqualifications required of KG teachers in advanced countriesand to lay a foundation for upgrading the qualifications of KGteachers to degree level; furthermore, in order to avoidwastage of qualified KG teachers, the Government shouldformulate a pay scale for teachers with diploma or degree inECE, and provide additional grants to ECE organizations ifthe number of their diploma or degree teachers reaches aspecified proportion, so as to encourage and assist theseorganizations in upgrading the qualifications of their teacherswithout having to keep on increasing their school fees; in thelong run, the Administration should consider integrating ECEinto subsidized education, and should continuously enhancethe quality of ECE to meet the expectations of the communityfor improving ECE.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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16422 June 2005
“Expectations for the new Chief Executive”moved byHon Martin LEE Chu-ming
amendments moved by
Hon Howard YOUNGHon TAM Yiu-chungHon WONG Kwok-hing
amendment to amendment moved by
Dr Hon YEUNG SumThe motion as amended by Hon Howard YOUNG and Hon
TAM Yiu-chung: “That, as the new Chief Executive has beenelected, this Council urges him to carefully consider therecommendations and expectations of this Council in relationto policies regarding the development of Hong Kong’seconomy, democracy, human rights, rule of law and people’slivelihood, etc, and that he must:
(a) strictly adhere to the principle of ‘one country, two
systems’, uphold national unity, and be fully committed toimplementing the Basic Law and the principle of ‘Hong Kongpeople ruling Hong Kong’ with ‘a high degree of autonomy’;
(b) strive to uphold and develop the spirit of the rule of law in
Hong Kong, ensure equality before the law, and safeguard thehuman rights and freedoms of Hong Kong people inaccordance with the law;
(c) unite all strata of the community to foster social stability
and harmony, endeavour to improve the standard ofgovernance, and promote the constitutional development inHong Kong;
(d) persevere in the ‘people-oriented’ spirit, strive for
improvement to people’s livelihood, and raise the standard ofliving for the community; and
(e) exert all efforts to promote co-operation between Hong
Kong and the Mainland, enhance public understanding of themotherland, and open up a new phase of political mutual trust,reciprocal economic benefits and cultural exchanges.” waspassed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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16529 June 2005
“Enhancing the regulation of commercialmarketing practices”moved byHon CHAN Kam-lam
amendments moved by
Hon James TO Kun-sunThe motion as amended by Hon James TO Kun-sun: “That, as
the practice of direct marketing has become increasinglyprevalent in commercial activities and has given rise to suchproblems as consumers receiving lots of nuisance telephonecalls and obstruction of access by on-street promotionalactivities, and as the number of consumers’ complaints aboutbeing misled or deceived by salespersons are also on theincrease, in order to safeguard consumers’ rights and interests,this Council urges the Government to adopt measures toenhance the regulation of commercial marketing practices,including:
(a) establishing a system for ‘blocking promotional calls’;(b) conducting a study on requiring telecommunication
companies to provide customers with services to filter spampromotional calls or short messages, including defining theterm ‘spam’;
(c) requiring the departments concerned to strictly enforce
the relevant legislative provisions, so as to prevent excessivenuisance to the public caused by on-street promotionalactivities;
(d) encouraging commercial clients to simplify the provisions
of their contracts with customers, so as to make the provisionsmore explicit and enhance their transparency;
(e) exploring the provision of a cooling-off period in the
contracts, so as to allow time for consumers to consider thefeatures of the service plans and decide whether or notultimately to accept the services; and
(f) raising penalties in order to impose severe
punishments against misleading or deceptive marketing
behaviours.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1666 July 2005
“Reviewing the mode of construction and operation
for transport infrastructure” moved by
Hon LAU Kong-wah
amendments moved by
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon TAM Yiu-chungThe motion as amended by Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee and
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo: “That, in view of the tollincreases by the operators of a number of transportinfrastructures delivered through the Build-Operate-Transfer(‘BOT’) mode, which not only directly increase the burden oftransport expenses on the public and lead to a rise intransportation costs for the business and industrial sectors, butalso greatly aggravate the traffic congestion at other lower-tolltunnels or toll-free routes, thereby defeating the intendedpurpose of diverting traffic flows to various tunnels, thisCouncil urges the Government to expeditiously put up, in sixmonths’ time, specific proposals for improvement regardingthe following:
(a) actively exploring with the tunnel companies which own
the franchises of the tunnels ways to achieve effectivedistribution of traffic among various tunnels and to relieve thepressure on various tunnels to increase their tolls, such asextending the franchise periods, standardizing and reducingthe tolls or adopting other feasible measure;
(b) conducting a comprehensive review of the BOT mode
and drawing conclusion from the relevant experience to serveas guidance in the financing, construction, toll charging andoperation, etc, of future transport infrastructures, so as toavoid the above pitfalls and safeguard the interests of thepublic;
(c) reviewing whether the current toll increase mechanisms
under the Tai Lam Tunnel and Yuen Long Approach RoadOrdinance and the Western Harbour Crossing Ordinance are inthe public interest, and avoiding the introduction of similarmechanisms for future transport infrastructures; and
(d) negotiating common ownership of the three road harbour
crossings with the consortium which owns the franchises of
both the Eastern Harbour Crossing and the Western HarbourCrossing, and presenting to this Council reports on the
progress of the negotiations.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1676 July 2005
“Improving general out-patient services” moved byHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
amendments moved by
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon Vincent FANG KangThe original motion: “That, as the Hospital Authority (‘HA’)
has in recent years adopted the practice of referring patients ofits specialist out-patient clinics (‘SOPCs’) who are in stablecondition to general out-patient clinics (‘GOPCs’), leading toan increased demand for general out-patient (‘GOP’) services,while at the same time the Administration has reduced thefunding for HA, as a result of which the existing GOP servicesare grossly inadequate and patients have to wait for anexcessively long time for the services, this Council urges theGovernment to formulate a clear policy on the provision ofout-patient services, ensure that GOP services can providegrass-roots people with an effective health care safety net; atthe same time, the Government should enhance HA’stransparency in policy formulation, service planning, resourcesdeployment, service delivery, etc., so that the general publicand local people can take part in deciding and monitoring theprimary health care services provided by HA; furthermore, HAshould increase the resources and manpower for GOPCshaving regard to the number of patient referrals from SOPCs toGOPCs, and adopt effective measures to improve the qualityand quantity of out-patient services, including:
(a) improving the processes and administrative arrangements
of service delivery, increasing the quotas of bookedappointment, and exploring alternative means, such astelephone and on-line booking, to replace the present chipsallotment system, thereby saving patients the trouble of havingto wait and collect the chips in person;
(b) formulating clearly defined staffing standards for health
care personnel at GOPCs;
(c) allocating additional resources to shorten the waiting time
at out-patient clinics in districts with a longer waiting time forout-patient services;
(d) allocating more resources to set up additional evening
out-patient clinics in districts in need and increase theconsultation quota at such clinics;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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168(e) expeditiously implementing its undertaking to set up
Chinese medicine out-patient clinics in all the 18 districts in theterritory; and
(f) provided that the burden on patients will not be increased,
considering the use of public-private partnership approach topromote engagement of private medical practitioners inout-patient services.” was passed.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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16913 October 2004
“Minimum wage, maximum working hours”moved byHon CHAN Yuen-han
amendment moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
13 October 2004
“Facilitating the integration of people withdisabilities into society” moved byHon LEUNG Yiu-chung
amendments moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitThe original motion: “That, as Hong Kong’s sluggish economy
in the past few years has rendered the working conditions ofthe labour force extremely deplorable and low wages and longworking hours are very common among workers, with oureconomy picking up in recent months, this Council suggeststhat employers should consider adjusting the pay and benefitsof their employees so as to enable them to reasonably share theeconomic benefits; furthermore, this Council also urges theGovernment to:
(a) legislate for a minimum wage to safeguard the most basic
living standard of workers, and priority should be accorded toindividual low-income industries and jobs; and
(b) prescribe the maximum number of working hours and
reasonable rest breaks during working hours to ensure thatemployees have sufficient rest time and opportunities to pursuetheir studies at their leisure time.” and the proposedamendment to the motion were negatived.
The original motion: “That, in view of the Government’s
failure to give effect to the motions passed by this Council intwo consecutive years on the transport needs of people withdisabilities, thus depriving them of proper assistance andhindering their integration into society and, at the same time, asthe Government has been reducing its spending on people withdisabilities in recent years, causing them to live in hardship,this Council expresses regret and demands that the Governmentadopt the following measures to assist people with disabilities:
(a) pressing public transport operators to offer half-fare
concessions to people with disabilities and improve theirfacilities to cater for the needs of such people;
(b) improving the Rehabus service; Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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17020 October 2004
“Enacting a fair competition law” moved byHon Fred LI Wah-ming
amendments moved by
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon LEUNG Yiu-chung
27 October 2004
“Public inquiry on irregularities in the 2004Legislative Council Election” moved byHon Margaret NG(c) taking the lead in introducing an employment quota
system in government departments for people with disabilitiesand then extending it to the private sector; and
(d) curtailing the implementation of the reduction of
Comprehensive Social Security Assistance rates for the elderlyand people with disabilities, which has come into effect since 1October this year.” and all the proposed amendments to themotion were negatived.
The original motion: “That, as a survey conducted by the
Consumer Council shows that the management companies of anumber of private housing estates have, without giving priornotice to or obtaining the prior consent of the property owners,outsourced the estates’ telecommunication services to theirassociate companies, with the charges of such services beingbundled into the management fees, such practices have violatedthe principle of fair competition and undermined the interestsof consumers, this Council urges the Government to thoroughlyreview the existing policy on fair competition, including thepowers and operation of the Competition Policy AdvisoryGroup, and to study the feasibility of enacting a faircompetition law so as to safeguard the business environment inHong Kong.” and all the proposed amendments to the motionwere negatived.
The motion: “That this Council urges the Chief Executive to
appoint an independent Commission of Inquiry to investigatethe irregularities and general confusion on the polling day ofthe 2004 Legislative Council Election and make suchrecommendations as appropriate on improvement anddisciplinary measures.” was negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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17127 October 2004
“Civil service policy” moved byHon WONG Kwok-hing
amendment moved by
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon Howard YOUNG
10 November 2004
“Constitutional reform” moved byHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
amendment moved by
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Margaret NGThe original motion: “That this Council urges the Government,
on the basis of full consultation with civil servants, toformulate a policy to stabilize the confidence of civil servantsso as to boost their morale, and that the Government should,before formulating such a policy:
(a) cease the corporatization of departments, contractization
of staff employment and indiscriminate outsourcing ofservices;
(b) cease employing temporary staff in place of permanent
staff; and
(c) review the policy of imposing operating expenditure
envelopes across the board and the practice of reducing civilservice pay, benefits and establishment, so as to consolidatepublic confidence, give impetus to healthy social interactions,promote social prosperity and help build up the Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region.” and all the proposedamendments to the motion were negatived.
The original motion: “That this Council urges the HKSAR
Government to immediately arrange, with regard toconstitutional reform, for all Members of the LegislativeCouncil to meet relevant officials of the Central People’sGovernment, so that Members can directly reflect to theCentral People’s Government the views of all the people ofHong Kong on the implementation of universal suffrage in2007 and 2008.” and all the proposed amendments to themotion were negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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17210 November 2004
“Conserving the Central Police StationCompound and formulating a comprehensivepolicy on antiquities and monuments” moved byHon CHOY So-yuk
amendment moved by
Dr Hon YEUNG SumHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
amendment to amendment moved by
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-kiThe original motion: “That, as the Central Police Station,
Victoria Prison and the former Central Magistracy Compoundis of great historic and cultural value, this Council urges theGovernment to adopt the following measures to review afreshthe direction for its development:
(a) to preserve the historic character and features of the
Compound, since monuments form part of the collectivememory of the people of Hong Kong;
(b) to actively work out a sustainable mode of operation of the
Compound, subject to the principle of allowing public accessand enjoyment of the Compound;
(c) to consult the public widely on the use of the Compound
before conducting an open tender exercise for the heritagetourism project at the Compound, and to establish a monitoringbody with public participation to monitor the tendering workand the development of the project; and
(d) to put proper conservation of the Compound as an
overriding factor for assessing the tender proposals for theproject;
furthermore, the Government should also expeditiously
formulate, in an open and highly transparent manner, acomprehensive policy on the preservation of antiquities andmonuments to ensure that buildings which have been declaredas monuments are duly maintained and conserved, and theoriginal environment and atmosphere of their surroundings arepreserved; at the same time, the Government should, throughpublicity and education, actively enhance the public’sknowledge and awareness of antiquities and monuments andtheir preservation, and should study the feasibility ofdeveloping heritage tourism with a view to promoting a localcommunity economy that has cultural characteristics, and tocreating job opportunities.” and all the proposed amendmentsto the motion were negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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17317 November 2004
“Enhancing the safety of railway and road traffic”moved byHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
amendments moved by
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon LAU Kong-wahThe original motion: “That this Council expresses regret about
the frequent disruptions or delays that have occurred in recentmonths in the railway services provided by the MTRCorporation Limited and the Kowloon-Canton RailwayCorporation, which affected railway commuters; furthermore,as the recent spate of serious traffic accidents involving publiclight buses (PLBs) have caused casualties, the safety of schoolbuses has long been a matter of public concern, and theexcessively long working hours of drivers of franchised buseshave also aroused public concern about the safety of buses, thisCouncil urges the Government to adopt the following measuresto enhance the safety of railway and road traffic:
in respect of the safety of railway -(a) to appoint an independent investigation body to conduct
independent investigations into the disruptions or delays thatoccurred between July and October 2004 in the two railwaycorporations’ train services;
(b) to study amendments to the Mass Transit Railway
Ordinance and the Kowloon-Canton Railway CorporationOrdinance to stipulate clear criteria in respect of defaults by thetwo railway corporations, and to introduce a demerit pointssystem for disruptions or delays in train services, wherebypenalties may be imposed on the railway corporationsconcerned when the demerit points they incur exceed theprescribed limit within a specified period;
(c) to comprehensively review the impact of outsourcing
maintenance works on the train services provided by the tworailway corporations;
in respect of the safety of road traffic -(d) to amend the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points)
Ordinance to increase the driving-offence points (DOP) for theoffence of ‘failing to comply with traffic signals’ under theDOP system;Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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174(e) to install red light cameras at all traffic black spots which
have a high incidence of red light jumping;
(f) to explore the feasibility of installing countdown displays
on the traffic signal system;
in respect of the safety of PLBs -(g) to study legislative amendments to require the mandatory
installation on all PLBs of a speed display device withrecording function;
(h) to study the conversion of all red minibuses to green
minibus operation so as to facilitate the regulation of theiroperation;
in respect of the safety of school buses -(i) to explore the feasibility of installing seat belts for all
school buses; and
in respect of the safety of franchised bus operation -(j) to consider revising the Guidelines on Working Schedule
for Bus Drivers issued by the Transport Department, whichshould include the following:
(i) the maximum hours of duty (including all breaks) per day should be reduced from not exceeding 14 hours to 10
hours;
(ii) the hours of driving duty per day should be reduced
from not exceeding 11 hours to eight hours;
(iii) the timing of meal breaks for drivers should not
deviate from the normal biological clock of human beings;
and (iv) duty schedules should be issued to drivers at least
seven days in advance.” and all the proposed amendments
to the motion were negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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17524 November 2004
“Restoring Comprehensive Social SecurityAssistance rates to the level prior to 1 June 2003”moved byDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
amendments moved by
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Fred LI Wah-ming
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
5 January 2005
“The Fourth Report of the ConstitutionalDevelopment Task Force” moved byHon Albert Jinghan CHENGThe original motion: “That, as the Comprehensive Social
Security Assistance (‘CSSA’) Scheme is the only safety net inHong Kong, and with the worsening disparity between the richand the poor, the reduction of CSSA rates has caused greaterhardship to all the socially disadvantaged groups in receipt ofCSSA payments, including the elderly, the disabled, singlefamilies, low-income groups and the unemployed, this Councilurges the Government to:
(a) restore the CSSA rates to the level prior to 1 June 2003;
and
(b) immediately conduct a study on basic and essential needs,
and re-determine the CSSA rates based on the findings of thestudy, so as to ensure that the basic livelihood of the generalpublic is safeguarded.” and all the proposed amendments tothe motion were negatived.
The motion: “That this Council expresses deep regret that, in
the Fourth Report of the Constitutional Development TaskForce published recently, the Government has disregardedpublic opinion and rejected the demand of the majority ofHong Kong people for the election of the Chief Executive andall Members of the Legislative Council for the next term byuniversal and equal suffrage, but has failed to put forward aspecific proposal; furthermore, as the Government has anunshirkable constitutional duty to answer, as far as possible,the public’s strong demand for universal suffrage, this Councilurges the Government to expeditiously present to the Councila constitutional reform proposal, which includes the methodsfor selecting the Chief Executive in 2007 and for forming theLegislative Council in 2008, to facilitate discussion by thepublic and this Council.” was negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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17626, 27 and 28 January 2005
“Motion of Thanks” moved byHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
amendment moved by
Hon LEE Wing-tat
2 February 2005
“Opposing collusion between business and theGovernment and transfer of benefits” moved byHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
amendment moved by
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung The original motion: “That this Council thanks the Chief
Executive for his address.” and the proposed amendment tothe motion were negatived.
The original motion: “That, as the Chief Executive has stated
in his 2005 Policy Address that while ensuring the efficiencyof Hong Kong’s free market and its capacity to create wealth,the Administration also seeks to properly balance the interestsof different social strata and sectors, and is resolutely against‘collusion between business and the Government’ and willstrictly enforce the monitoring systems to eliminate any‘transfer of benefits’, this Council urges the Administration to:
(a) clearly define what constitutes ‘collusion between
business and the Government’ and ‘transfer of benefits’, andelaborate on how the monitoring systems will operate;
(b) review the existing political system and the procedure for
allocating resources, and plug the loopholes;
(c) open up the mechanism for nominating members to
advisory and statutory bodies and enhance its transparency,strictly enforce the rules whereby a person should not serve asa member on more than six boards/committees and should notserve more than six years in any board/committee as well asthe principle of ‘making appointments on the basis of merits’,listen widely to the views of different sectors of thecommunity, and avoid ‘cronyism’ and ‘transfer of benefits’;and
(d) implement the election of the Chief Executive and all
Members of the Legislative Council by universal suffragein 2007 and 2008 respectively to prevent the small-circleelectoral system from continuing to give rise to problems of‘collusion between business and the Government’ and‘transfer of benefits’.” and the proposed amendment to themotion were negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1779 March 2005
“Shortcomings of functional constituencies”moved byHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
amendments moved by
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
11 May 2005
“Regretting interpretation of the Basic Law by theStanding Committee of the National People’sCongress” moved byHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
25 May 2005
“The 4 June incident” moved byHon Albert HO Chun-yanThe original motion: “That this Council considers that any
constitutional reform proposal which involves an increase inthe numbers of functional constituency seats in theLegislative Council and of the members representingfunctional constituencies in the Election Committ ee violatesArticles 45 and 68 of the Basic Law, which stipulate that theprinciples of ‘gradual and orderly progress’ and ‘actualsituation’ should be followed in achieving the aim ofuniversal suffrage; and requests the Government to stateclearly in the Fifth Report of the Constitutional DevelopmentTask Force that any so-called ‘mainstream proposal’ whichwill be put forward in the future will not include proposals toincrease the numbers of functional constituency seats in theLegislative Council and of the members representingfunctional constituencies in the Election Committee.” and theproposed amendment to the motion were negatived.
The motion: “That this Council regrets that the HKSAR
Government has twice requested the Standing Committee ofthe National People’s Congress (‘NPCSC’) to interpret theprovisions of the Basic Law in 1999 and 2005 respectivelyand requests the NPCSC to withdraw its decisions in the lasttwo interpretation exercises, and demands the SARGovernment to apologize to the people of Hong Kong forhaving done so and undertake not to further request theNPCSC to interpret the Basic Law; furthermore, this Councilalso urges the NPCSC to rescind its decision made on 26April 2004 to rule out the election of the Chief Executive andall Members of the Legislative Council by universal suffragein 2007 and 2008 respectively in Hong Kong which throttlesthe rights of the people of Hong Kong to the fullimplementation of election by universal suffrage in 2007 and2008, as well as demands the Chief Secretary forAdministration, Hon Donald TSANG Yam-kuen, to rescindthe four constitutional development reports, so as to give atrue account of the facts.” was negatived.
The motion: “That this Council urges that: the 4 June incident
be not forgotten, the 1989 pro-democracy movement bevindicated, and tribute be paid to the late Mr ZHAO Ziyang.”was negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1781 June 2005
“Demanding the suspension of privatization”moved byHon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
amendments moved by
Hon WONG Kwok-hingIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
29 June 2005
“Immediate resumption of sale of Home OwnershipScheme flats”moved byHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
amendments moved by
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon CHAN Kam-lamThe original motion: “That, as the Government’s recent
public asset privatization plans, such as the listing of TheLink Real Estate Investment Trust, the privatization of theAirport Authority Hong Kong, and the proposed merger ofthe two railway corporations, have aroused public concerns,and such plans involve issues of whether the implementationof privatization is beneficial to the community as a whole andwhether it will affect people’s livelihood and widen thedisparity between the rich and the poor, etc, this Councildemands that the Government should act prudently andsuspend the privatization plans concerned and that, before theimplementation of any public asset privatization plans, adhoc committees comprising representatives from varioussectors of the community should be set up tocomprehensively and thoroughly assess and study theircost-effectiveness, return, legality and impact on the generalpublic, etc and, based on the findings of such assessmentsand studies, conduct full and extensive consultations;furthermore, the Government should ensure that anyprivatization plan which involves the public interest is for thebenefit of the general public and must be subject to publicscrutiny.” and all the proposed amendments to the motionwere negatived.
The original motion: “That, since the beginning of this year,
the local economy is showing signs of revival and theproperty market is also regaining vitality, the Governmentshould no longer freeze the sale of Home Ownership Scheme(‘HOS’) flats to boost the property market, and as the HOSflats are mainly targeted at public rental housing (‘PRH’)tenants and low-income households who cannot affordprivate housing, the resumption of sale of HOS flats willhave minimal impact on the private housing market, and it isonly a waste of public resources to allow some HOS flats toremain unoccupied; as such, this Council urges theGovernment to immediately put up the surplus HOS flats forsale by phases, including the more than 3 000 flats whichhave never been offered for sale in the market as well as the
over 10 000 unsold flats in existing HOS courts and returned
HOS flats, and to consider the construction of new HOSestates as well as to consult the public on its overall housingstrategy, including the policies on HOS flats and PRH rent,etc.” and all the proposed amendments to the motion werenegatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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1791 December 2004
Motion for adjournment moved byHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
5 January 2005
Motion for adjournment moved byHon LEE Wing-tat
16 March 2005
Motion for adjournment moved byHon LEE Wing-tat
6 April 2005
Motion for adjournment moved byHon Albert HO Chun-yanThe motion: “That this Council do now adjourn for the
purpose of enabling Members, having regard to theAdministration’s and the Housing Authority’s disregard forthe motion passed by the Panel on Housing of this Council atits special meeting on 22 November this year that theHousing Authority should put the listing arrangements forThe Real Estate Investment Trust (‘The Link REIT’) on holduntil a consensus has been reached between The LinkManagement and the commercial tenants, to debate andexpress opinions on the listing and public offeringarrangements, evaluation of assets and all matters relating tothe divestment of retail and car-parking facilities in publicrental housing estates in respect of The Link REIT.” wasnegatived.
The motion: “That this Council do now adjourn for the
purpose of enabling Members to debate the following issue:Measures taken by the Government of the Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region in regard to tsunami victimsin South Asia, as well as the Hong Kong people whosewhereabouts remain unknown or who are still stranded in thedisaster-stricken areas.” was passed.
The motion: “That this Council do now adjourn for the
purpose of enabling Members to debate the following issue:All the constitutional and legal issues arising from the officeof the Chief Executive having become vacant, and relatedpolicies, measures and arrangements.” was not voted upon.
The motion: “That this Council do now adjourn for the
purpose of debating the following issue: The ChiefExecutive’s Office will submit to the State Council latertoday a Report, proposing that the Standing Committee of
the National People’s Congress interpret, at their meeting to
be held at the end of April, Article 53 of the Basic Lawconcerning the term of office of the new Chief Executive.”was negatived.Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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180Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEE Wing-tatHon LI Kwok-yingHon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon TAM Heung-man
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun (Chairman)
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Deputy Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Kwok-yingHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong (Chairman)
Hon TAM Heung-man (Deputy Chairman)Hon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Albert Jinghan CHENGEstablishment Subcommittee
Hon LI Fung-ying (Chairman)Hon KWONG Chi-kin (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Bernard CHANHon SIN Chung-kaiHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon WONG Kwok-hingHon MA LikDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Public Works Subcommittee
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai (Chairman)Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit (Deputy Chairman)Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon LAU Kong-wahHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon CHOY So-yukSUBCOMMITTEES OF FINANCE
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
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Membership of Legislative Council Committees181Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NG (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon LI Fung-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon MA LikHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon KWONG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Accreditation of Academic
and Vocational Qualifications Bill
Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Vincent FANG KangDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon WONG Ting-kwongCOMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
BILLS COMMITTEESBills Committee on Aviation Security
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon James TO Kun-sunHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Bills Committee on Banking (Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung (Chairman)Hon Bernard CHAN (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Bills Committee on Bankruptcy
(Amendment) Bill 2004
Hon TAM Heung-man (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LI Kwok-yingHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Hon KWONG Chi-kin
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182Bills Committee on Building Management
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon WONG Kwok-hingHon LI Kwok-yingHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon TAM Heung-man
Bills Committee on Certification for Employee
Benefits (Chinese Medicine)(Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2005
Hon LI Kwok-ying (Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LI Fung-yingHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG KangDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon KWONG Chi-kinBills Committee on Chief Executive Election
(Amendment) (Term of Office of the ChiefExecutive) Bill
Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)Hon Howard YOUNG (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon WONG Yung-kanHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singDr Hon YEUNG SumHon LAU Kong-wahHon LAU Wong-fatHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
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183Bills Committee on Citibank (Hong Kong)
Limited (Merger) Bill
Hon James TIEN (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Bills Committee on Civil Aviation
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNGHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Bills Committee on Companies
(Amendment) Bill 2004
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chungHon TAM Heung-manHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG KangHon WONG Kwok-hingHon LEE Wing-tatHon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon MA LikHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon KWONG Chi-kinHon TAM Heung-man
Bills Committee on Child Care Services
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
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184Bills Committee on Marriage (Introduction of
Civil Celebrants of Marriages and GeneralAmendments) Bill
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LI Kwok-yingHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Bills Committee on Merchant Shipping
(Local Vessels and MiscellaneousAmendments) Bill 2005
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon WONG Yung-kan
Bills Committee on Protection of Endangered
Species of Animals and Plants Bill
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon SIN Chung-kaiHon WONG Yung-kanHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG KangHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongBills Committee on Construction Industry
Council (No. 2) Bill
Hon KWONG Chi-kin (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Bills Committee on Financial Reporting
Council Billl
Hon TAM Heung-man (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
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185Bills Committee on Public Health and
Municipal Services (Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)Hon WONG Yung-kanHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Bills Committee on Revenue (Abolition of
Estate Duty) Bill 2005
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanDr Hon David LI Kwok-poDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG KangHon LI Kwok-yingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon TAM Heung-manBills Committee on Revenue (Allowances for
Tax) Bill 2005
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon SIN Chung-kaiHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chungHon TAM Heung-man
Bills Committee on Revenue (Personalized
Vehicle Registration Marks) Bill 2005
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNG (up to 20 May 2005)Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Bills Committee on Revenue (Profits Tax
Exemption for Offshore Funds) Bill 2005
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chungHon TAM Heung-man
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186Bills Committee on Securities and Futures
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah (Deputy Chairman)Hon Margaret NGHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon CHIM Pui-chungHon KWONG Chi-kinHon TAM Heung-man
Bills Committee on Smoking (Public Health)
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Chairman)Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Howard YOUNGDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-ying
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG KangHon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon KWONG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Statute Law (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Bill 2005
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon KWONG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Trade Descriptions
(Amendment) Bill 2004
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Bills Committee on Transfer of Sentenced
Persons (Amendment) (Macau) Bill
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Margaret NGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
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187Bills Committee on Undesirable Medical
Advertisements (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2004
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
(Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Vincent FANG KangHon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon WONG Ting-kwong
Bills Committee on Vocational Training Council
(Amendment) Bill 2004
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai (Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon LI Fung-yingHon WONG Kwok-hingHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingBills Committee on Waste Disposal
(Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon LI Fung-yingHon LEE Wing-tatHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenDr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
PANELS
I. Panels
Panel on Manpower
Hon LAU Chin-shek (Chairman)Hon KWONG Chi-kin (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon Vincent FANG KangHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
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188Panel on Commerce and Industry
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU
Yau-fun (Chairman)
Hon WONG Ting-kwong (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Vincent FANG KangHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung
Panel on Public Service
Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)Hon LI Fung-ying (Deputy Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon Howard YOUNGHon WONG Kwok-hingHon KWONG Chi-kin
Panel on Administration of Justice and
Legal Services
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon LI Kwok-ying (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon MA LikHon KWONG Chi-kinPanel on Home Affairs
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan (Chairman)Hon TAM Heung-man (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon James TO Kun-sunDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Wong-fatHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LI Kwok-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Panel on Transport
Hon LAU Kong-wah (Chairman)Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon LAU Chin-shek
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
"QQFOEJY
189Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah (Chairman)Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGDr Hon YEUNG SumHon LAU Chin-shekHon LAU Kong-wahHon LAU Wong-fatHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keePanel on Housing
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)Hon LEE Wing-tat (Deputy Chairman)Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungDr Hon YEUNG SumHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Panel on Security
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon CHOY So-yukHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon CHIM Pui-chung
"QQFOEJY
190Panel on Financial Affairs
Hon Bernard CHAN (Chairman)Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon CHIM Pui-chungHon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon TAM Heung-man
Panel on Education
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Chairman *
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Deputy Chairman)Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon MA LikHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG KangHon WONG Kwok-hingHon LEE Wing-tatHon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon MA LikHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon KWONG Chi-kinHon TAM Heung-man
Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)Hon WONG Yung-kan (Deputy Chairman)Hon Bernard CHANHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Vincent FANG KangHon WONG Kwok-hingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longDr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
"QQFOEJY
191Panel on Planning, Lands and Works
Hon LAU Wong-fat (Chairman)Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon James TO Kun-sunHon WONG Yung-kanHon CHOY So-yukHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEE Wing-tatHon LI Kwok-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Panel on Economic Services
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiDr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Chin-shekHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon KWONG Chi-kinHon TAM Heung-manPanel on Information Technology and Broadcasting
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG (Deputy Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Panel on Welfare Services
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Chairman)Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hun
(Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funDr Hon YEUNG SumHon TAM Yiu-chungHon LI Fung-yingHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
"QQFOEJY
192II. Subcommittees of Panels
Panel on Home Affairs
Subcommittee to Follow Up the Outstanding
Leisure and Cultural Services Projects of theFormer Municipal Councils
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Chairman)Hon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Wong-fatHon CHOY So-yukHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon TAM Heung-man
Panel on Transport
Subcommittee on Matters Relating to RailwaysHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Kwok-hingHon LEE Wing-tatHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingPanel on Health Services
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Chairman)
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funDr Hon YEUNG SumHon LI Fung-yingHon Vincent FANG KangHon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Panel on Environmental Affairs
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Kong-wahHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LEE Wing-tatHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
"QQFOEJY
193Panel on Security
Subcommittee on Review of Existing Statutory
Provisions on Search and Seizure ofJournalistic Material
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNGHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Subcommittee on Application of Certain
Provisions of the Prevention of BriberyOrdinance to the Chief Executive
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Bernard CHANHon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon TAM Yiu-chungHon LI Kwok-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon MA LikHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahPanel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
Subcommittee to Study the Streamlining of Food
Business Licensing
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan (Chairman)Hon WONG Yung-kanHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Vincent FANG KangHon WONG Kwok-hing
Panel on Welfare Services
Subcommittee on Review of the Comprehensive
Social Security Assistance Scheme
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
(Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon TAM Yiu-chungHon LI Fung-yingHon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Panel on Welfare Services
Subcommittee on Strategy and Measures to Tackle
Family Violence
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-ming (up to 17 January 2005)Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-funHon LI Fung-yingHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung"QQFOEJY
194SUBCOMMITTEES ON SUBSIDIARY
LEGISLATION
Subcommittee to Study the Eastern Harbour
Crossing Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule)Notice 2005
Hon LAU Kong Wah (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LI Fung-yingHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Subcommittee on Employees’ Compensation
Ordinance (Amendment of Second Schedule)Order 2004 and Occupational Safety andHealth Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 2)Order 2004
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan (Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Bernard CHANHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LI Fung-yingHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon KWONG Chi-kinSubcommittee to Study Four Items of Subsidiary
Legislation under the Road Traffic Ordinance
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LEE Wing-tatHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Subcommittee on International Organizations
(Privileges and Immunities) (World TradeOrganization) Order
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon CHAN Kam-lamHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwong
Subcommittee on Mutual Legal Assistance in
Criminal Matters (Belgium) Order and Mutual LegalAssistance in Criminal Matters (Denmark) Order
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Margaret NGHon LAU Kong-wah
Subcommittee on the Pharmacy and Poisons
(Amendment) (No.3) Regulation 2004 and thePoisons List (Amendment) (No.3) Regulation 2004
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Chairman)Hon Vincent FANG KangHon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon Albert Jinghan CHENG"QQFOEJY
195Subcommittee on the Proposed Resolution
under Section 4(2) of the Dutiable CommoditiesOrdinance (Cap. 109)
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Subcommittee on Proposed Resolutions under
the Road Traffic (Driving-offence Points)Ordinance (Cap. 375) and Fixed Penalty(Criminal Proceedings) Ordinance (Cap. 240)
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit (Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Margaret NGHon Bernard CHANHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wahHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon CHIM Pui-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingSubcommittee on Proposed Resolution under
Section 22 of the Tung Chung Cable CarOrdinance (Cap. 577)
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNGHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon LEE Wing-tatHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Subcommittee on Subsidiary Legislation Relating to
Consular Matters
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon James TO Kun-sunHon LI Kwok-ying
Subcommittee to Study Tate’ s Cairn Tunnel
Ordinance (Replacement of Schedule) Notice2005 and Tai Lam Tunnel and Yuen LongApproach Road Ordinance (Replacement ofSchedule 1) Notice 2005
Hon LAU Kong-wah (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Kwok-hingHon LEE Wing-tatHon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
"QQFOEJY
196Subcommittee on Telecommunications
(Designation of Frequency Bands Subject toPayment of Spectrum Utilization Fee)(Amendment) Order 2004, Telecommunications(Method for Determining Spectrum UtilizationFees) (Third Generation Mobile Services)(Amendment) Regulation 2004 andTelecommunications (Level of SpectrumUtilization Fees) (Second Generation MobileServices) Regulation
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Howard YOUNGHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Subcommittee on Town Planning (Amendment)
Ordinance 2004 (Commencement) Notice
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit (Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chunIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LEE Wing-tatHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon CHIM Pui-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingSubcommittee on Waste Disposal (Designated Waste
Disposal Facility) (Amendment) Regulation 2004and Waste Disposal (Charges for Disposal ofConstruction Waste) Regulation
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LEE Wing-tatHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon KWONG Chi-kin
SUBCOMMITTEES OF HOUSE COMMITTEE
Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee
Hon Howard YOUNG (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Hon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon CHOY So-yukHon LI Kwok-yingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
"QQFOEJY
197Subcommittee to Study the Subject of Combating
Poverty
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee (Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon LAU Chin-shekHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-yingHon WONG Kwok-hingHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon KWONG Chi-kin
Subcommittee to Study Issues Relating to the
Provision of Boarding Places, Senior SecondaryEducation and Employment Opportunities forChildren with Special Educational Needs
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung (Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeSubcommittee on Members' Remuneration and
Operating Expenses Reimbursement
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing (Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon WONG Ting-kwongHon TAM Heung-man
Subcommittee to Consider a Mechanism for
Handling Complaints and AllegationsConcerning Members' Operating ExpensesReimbursement Claims
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Chairman)Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Howard YOUNGHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LEE Wing-tatHon LI Kwok-yingHon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon KWONG Chi-kinHon TAM Heung-man"QQFOEJY
198Subcommittee on
West Kowloon Cultural District Development
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit (Chairman)Hon James TO Kun-sun (Deputy Chairman)Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (up to 3 October 2005)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-taiDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NGHon Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHAN Yuen-han (since 28 September 2005)Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kaiHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon LAU Wong-fatHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yukHon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
(up to 28 September 2005)
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LEE Wing-tatHon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
(up to 20 September 2005)
Hon CHIM Pui-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon KWONG Chi-kin (up to 13 September 2005)Subcommittee to Examine the Implementation in Hong
Kong of Resolutions of the United Nations SecurityCouncil in Relation to Sanctions
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon James TO Kun-sun (up to 15 April 2005)Hon LAU Kong-wah
"QQFOEJY
199(B) Request for assistance
213
(20.9%)
(A) Complaint
216
(21.2%)(C) Proposal/View
447
(43.9%)
(D) Enquiry
11
(1.1%) (E) Matters outside scope
131
(12.9%)
Information given/referrals made
647
(63.6%)
Not pursued because outside scope, groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
140
(13.8%)Cases resolved/views accepted
88
(8.6%)Suitable assistance given
143
(14.0%)Nature of concluded cases
Overall outcome of concluded cases
Total = 1018 (100%)
"QQFOEJY
Nature and Outcome of All Cases
Concluded under the Legislative Council Redress System in 2004-2005200Suitable assistance given
34 (15.7%)
Resolved
48 (22.2%)
Information given/referrals made
79 (37.1%)
Resolved
30 (14.1%) Suitable assistance given
95 (44.6%)
Proposals/views not accepted by
the Administration/organization
12 (2.7%) Information given/
referrals made
125 (57.9%)
Not pursued because outside scope,
groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
9 (4.2%) (A) Outcome of complaint cases
(B) Outcome of requests for assistance
(C) Outcome of proposals/viewsNot pursued because outside scope,
groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
9 (4.2%)
Not pursued because groundless,
incomprehensible, etc.Referrals made for reference
417 (93.3%)
8 (1.8%)Proposals/views accepted by the
Administration/organization
10 (2.2%)
"QQFOEJY
201100
908070605040302010
0
Outcome:Government Policy Bureaux/DepartmentsN
ComplaintRequest for
assistanceProposal/view Matters outsidescopeEnquirysesacforeb
mu
HOUSING DEPARTMENT HOME AFFAIRS BUREAU
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOUR BUREAUIMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT HONG KONG POLICE FORCE
FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENTTRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
HEALTH, WELFARE & FOOD BUREAUSOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENTPLANNING DEPARTMENT
Statistical Breakdown of Concluded Cases
under the Legislative Council Redress System, by Nature
by the 10 Government Policy Bureaux/Departments
which Received the Largest Number of Complaints "QQFOEJYB
202100
908070605040302010
0
Outcome:Government Policy Bureaux/Departmentss
Nesacforeb
mu
Cases resolved/
views acceptedSuitable
assistance
givenInformation given/
referrals madeNot pursued because outside scope, groundless, incomprehensible, etc.HOUSING DEPARTMENT HOME AFFAIRS BUREAU
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOUR BUREAUIMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT HONG KONG POLICE FORCE
FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENTTRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
HEALTH, WELFARE & FOOD BUREAUSOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENTPLANNING DEPARTMENT
under the Legislative Council Redress System by Outcome
by the 10 Government Policy Bureaux/Departments
which Received the Largest Number of Complaints Statistical Breakdown of Concluded Cases"QQFOEJYC
203Nature : latoT epocsedistuorettaM yriuqnE weiv/lasoporP ecnatsissaroftseuqeR tnialpmoC
Outcome : A B C D A : Cases resolved/views accepted
B : Suitable assistance givenC : Information given/referrals madeD : Not pursued because outside scope, groundless, incomprehensible, etc.Statistical Breakdown of All Concluded Cases under the Legislative Council Redress System
Statistical breakdown, by Government policy bureaux/departments, independentorganizations and others, of concluded cases
From 01-Oct-2004 to 30-Sep-2005
4
0
0
2
0
6
9
2
0
2
0
2
0
1
3
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
00
0
0
0
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
45
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
3
0
487
0
0
0
120
5
0
1
0
5
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
030
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
3419
1
2
18
0
6
9
4
0
8
0
4
1
0
0
1
48
1
4
0
5
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
0
00
0
0
0
2
0
1
10
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
113
0
4
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
11
1
1250
00
1
100
0
11
0
10
0
0
00
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
7
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
9A B C D
13
00
6
0
1
1
0
0
1
01
1
10
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
0
0
0
00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
29
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
00
1
0
3012
00
6
250
1
1
1
0
1
2
6101
1
0
0
00
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
01
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
045
37
2
0
1
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
49
1
9522
10
8
4
6
30
011
0
1
21
2
6
1
1
11
0
00
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
76
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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1145
102
1018Government policy bureaux/departments
Sub-total
Independent organizations
Sub-total
Others (e.g. individuals, non-government organizations, private companies, etc.)
TotalHOUSING DEPARTMENT
HOME AFFAIRS BUREAUPLANNING DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
HEALTH, WELFARE & FOOD BUREAU
TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT
HONG KONG POLICE FORCE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOUR BUREAU
IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
EDUCATION & MANPOWER BUREAU
ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT & WORKS BUREAU
HOUSING, PLANNING & LANDS BUREAU
SECURITY BUREAU
BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT
LANDS DEPARTMENT
CIVIL SERVICE BUREAU
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS BUREAU
CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT
FINANCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE
LEISURE & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CHIEF SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION'S OFFICE
LABOUR DEPARTMENT
COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TECHNOLOGY BUREAU
LEGAL AID DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT
HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY
REGISTRATION & ELECTORAL OFFICE
WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & CONSERV ATION DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES & THE TREASURY BUREAU
RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG
FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
POST OFFICE
RATING & V ALUATION DEPARTMENT
CENSUS & STATISTICS DEPARTMENT
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
MARINE DEPARTMENT
AUDIT COMMISSION
CIVIL A VIATION DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DRAINAGE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ELECTORAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
OFFICE OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
OFFICIAL RECEIVER'S OFFICE
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY
TELEVISION & ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING AUTHORITY
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
JUDICIARY
HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY
HONG KONG HOUSING SOCIETY
CONSUMER COUNCIL
CHINESE MEDICINE COUNCIL OF HONG KONG
ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY
INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION
MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY CORPORATION
COMMISSION ON POVERTY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION
HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD
MANDATORY PROVIDENT FUND SCHEMES AUTHORITY
OFFICE OF THE PRIV ACY COMMISSIONER FOR PERSONAL DATA
SECURITIES & FUTURES COMMISSION
AIRPORT AUTHORITY
INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COUNCIL
THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF HONG KONG
"QQFOEJYStatistical Breakdown of all Concluded
Cases under the Legislative Council Redress System in 2004-2005205
Outcome :THE LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL COMMISSION
Terms of Reference
1.
2.3.
4.
5.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Deputy Chairman)Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingTo provide through the Secretariat administrative
support and services to the Council.
To provide office accommodation to Members of
the Council and staff of the Secretariat.
To supervise the operation of the Secretariat.To produce an official report of all proceedings
in the Council and in any committee of thewhole Council.
To perform such other duties as the Council may
by resolution determine.To consider personnel matters including staffing
resources, appointment, promotion, dismissal,grading, duties, remuneration and other terms andconditions of service of staff of the Secretariatwhich require the attention of the Commission;
To approve appointments including acting
appointments with a view to promotion of officersat Chief Council Secretary level and above; and
To monitor progress of appointment and personnel
matters delegated to the Secretary General.Committee on Personnel Matters
Terms of Reference
1.
2.
3.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Margaret NGHon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
To advise on administrative matters relating to
Members’ operating expenses; and
To review the Legislative Council Secretariat’s
decisions on Members’ claims for operatingexpenses reimbursements.Committee on Members’ Operating Expenses
Terms of Reference
1.
2.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Fred LI Wah-ming
The Legislative Council Commissionand its Committees"QQFOEJY
206Subcommittee on Information Technology Services
of the Committee on Facilities and Services
Terms of Reference
To advise on the information technology services
provided by the Legislative Council Secretariat.
Membership
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingTo consider the accommodation requirements
of the Council and the Secretariat;
To assess the needs of the Council and of
individual Members for services and facilitiesfor the conduct of Council business;
To formulate solutions for meeting needs
identified at (1) and (2);
To consider financial matters relating to (1) to
(3) above, and approve procurement of fixedassets costing above $500,000 but notexceeding $2,000,000; and
To monitor the progress and developments
relating to the above items.Committee on Facilities and Services
Terms of Reference
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)Hon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
"QQFOEJY
207"QQFOEJYOrganization Chart of the Legislative Council Secretariat (as at 30 September 2005)
209
The Legislative Council Commission
Assistant Secretary
General 1
Ms Pauline NGAssistant Secretary
General 2
Mrs Justina LAMAssistant Secretary
General 3
Mr Ray CHAN
Head (Research and
Library Services)
Mr Watson CHANChief Public
Information Officer
Miss Kathleen LAUPrincipal Council
Secretary (Complaints)
Mrs Vivian KAMPrincipal Council
Secretary
(Administration)
Mrs Anna LO
Chief Council
Secretaries
Miss Polly YEUNG
Miss Odelia LEUNG
Miss Salumi CHAN
Mr Andy LAU
Miss Becky YUChief Council
Secretaries
Mrs Percy MA
Mrs Sharon TONG
Ms Doris CHAN
Mrs Constance LI
Miss Flora TAIChief Council
Secretaries
Mrs Betty LEUNG
Ms Miranda HONDeputy Head
(Research and Library
Services)
Ms Elyssa WONGHead (Translation and
Interpretation)
Mr Kenneth WONG
Chief Translation
Officers
Mrs Angelica CHUNG
Mr CHAN Wing-hong
Mr Peter CHUNGAccountant
Mr Joseph KWONG
Senior Council
Secretaries
Mrs Mary TANG
Ms Connie SZETOMs Anita SITMs Sarah YUENMr Paul WOO*Ms Debbie YAUMs Rosalind MASenior Council
Secretaries
Mr Stanley MA
Miss Betty MAMiss Mary SOMrs Eleanor CHOW Ms Joanne MAKMr Raymond LAMMiss Lolita SHEKSenior Council
Secretaries
Mr Colin CHUI
Mr Arthur LEUNG
Ms Dora WAIResearch Officers
Ms Vicky LEE
Mr Jackie WU
Mr CHAU Pak-kwan
Mr Simon LI
Mr Michael YUMiss Kitty LAM
Ms Diana WONG
Mr Thomas WONGSenior Translation
Officers
Miss Lucie CHAU
Ms Pollyanna CHUNGMiss Margaret LIMr Philip YUMs Loretta WOOMs NG Wan-kingMrs Suzanne LIMr WONG Kin-bunMr Daniel AUMiss Linda CHANMs Tamus HONMiss Vivian LEEMiss Iris TSUIMs Gloria MAMr George LOMiss Tammy LEUNGMs Winnie CHANMiss Rebecca LOUIEMiss Anita CHANMiss Christabel CHIUMr Thomas YEUNGSenior Public
Information Officers
Mr Simon WONG
Ms Emily PANG
Mr Jimmy YUENSenior Council
Secretaries
Mrs Pandora CHAN
Miss Erica WONG
Miss Erin TSANG
Ms YUE Tin-poMrs Queenie YUInformation
Technology Manager
Mr CHAN Wai-kwongSenior Council
Secretaries
Mr Matthew LOO
Ms Betty FONG
Council Business
Division 1Council Business
Division 2Council Business
Division 3Research and
Library Services
DivisionTranslation and
Interpretation
DivisionPublic Information
DivisionComplaints
DivisionAdministration
DivisionLegal Service
DivisionLegal Adviser
Mr Jimmy MA
Senior Assistant Legal
Advisers
Mr LEE Yu-sung
Mr Arthur CHEUNG
Assistant Legal Advisers
Mr Stephen LAM
Ms Bernice WONG
Miss Anita HO
Ms Connie FUNG
Mr KAU Kin-wah
Miss Kitty CHENG
Miss Monna LAISecretary General
Mr Ricky FUNG
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