1Contents
PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD 3
GROUP PHOTO OF MEMBERS 5MAJOR EVENTS IN PICTURES 7CHAPTER 1 21
The Legislative Council
Powers and Functions
Composition
CHAPTER 2 22
Legislative Council Meetings
Tabling of Subsidiary Legislation and Other Papers
QuestionsStatementsBillsMotionsPolicy Address DebateBudget DebateOther DebatesChief Executive’s Question and Answer SessionsCHAPTER 3 27
Committees
Finance Committee
Public Accounts CommitteeCommittee on Members’ InterestsHouse Committee
– Other Subcommittees of the House Committee
Committee on Rules of ProcedureBills Committees and Subcommittees on Subsidiary
Legislation
Panels
CHAPTER 4 56
Redress System
Analysis of Significant Cases Dealt With
Other Significant Cases
CHAPTER 5 63
Liaison
Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee
Luncheons with Consuls-GeneralContact with District CouncilsContact with Heung Yee KukVisitors
CHAPTER 6 66
Support Services for Members
The Legislative Council Commission
The Legislative Council Secretariat2Appendices
APPENDIX 1 67
Composition of the Legislative Council
APPENDIX 2 69
Members’ Biographies
APPENDIX 3 120
Bills Passed
APPENDIX 4 122
Motion Debates Held
APPENDIX 5 167
Membership of Legislative Council CommitteesAPPENDIX 6 183
Statistical Breakdown of all Concluded Cases under the
Legislative Council Redress System in 2005-2006
APPENDIX 7 185
The Legislative Council Commission and its Committees
APPENDIX 8 187
Organization Chart of the Legislative Council Secretariat3President’s
Foreword
The second session of the Third Legislative Council can
best be described as “a year of records,” many of which
can be directly attributed to the controversial Interceptionof Communications and Surveillance Bill.
Records related to the Bill included: it was the first time
since 1997 that a Legislative Council meeting was held inAugust; the Second Reading and Third Reading proceduresof the bill lasted a record 57.5 hours; some 400 CommitteeStage Amendments (CSAs) were proposed by theGovernment and Members, of which 105 Government CSAswere passed, both being record numbers in the Council’shistory.Another record set in this session was the smallest number
of bills introduced by the Government. Nonetheless, thisdid not mean Members had an easy time, because many ofthe bills were controversial, and Members had to work extrahard to scrutinize them.
As President of the Legislative Council, it is my responsibility
to make rulings on Council business, which I did on sevenoccasions during this session. In fulfilling this duty, Ienforced the Rules of Procedure faithfully and ruled onCouncil matters by considering only procedural points andrelevant precedents. My personal preferences were nevertaken into consideration.
“......The relationship between the Government and the
Legislative Council was one of ‘cooperating in part, while
competing in full for community support.’”4The relationship between the Government and the
Legislative Council was one of “cooperating in part, whilecompeting in full for community support.” Such arelationship is natural, since both the executive authorityand the legislature are accountable to the community; whileat the same time, legislators are vested with the powers tomonitor the Government.
Despite this difference in role, I feel that cooperation
between the Government and the Legislative Council canbe enhanced by strengthening the mutual trust and respectbetween Members and Government officials. One of the
areas which can be improved on is the introduction of bills.
I fully appreciate Members’ insistence that they be givenadequate time to examine bills, because the Council wouldbe blamed for any imperfection found in the legislationpassed by us. I therefore strongly urge the Government tobring in legislative proposals as early as possible to provideMembers with sufficient time for scrutiny.
During the session, 17 new bills were introduced into the
Council, together with the 18 brought forward from theprevious session, making a total of 35. Of these, 25 wereenacted, with scrutiny of the remaining 10 carried forwardto the next session. In all, 220 subsidiary legislation itemswere tabled for Council approval during the session, withscrutiny of 204 completed. In regard to the subsidiarylegislation that required Council approval by resolution, theGovernment moved a total of 22 resolutions to either makeor amend subsidiary legislation, all of which were passed.In closing, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my
Legislative Council colleagues for their effort in dischargingtheir duties and responsibilities by putting in long hoursand meticulous work. I would also like to extend myappreciation to the Legislative Council Secretariat for theirfull support.
Rita FAN
PresidentLegislative Council
Group Photo
of Members
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
First row (seated):
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon LI Fung-yingHon 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-wahHon MA Lik
Second Row:
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LAU Kong-wah
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwongIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon LAU Wong-fatHon 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-manDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon Bernard CHAN
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon Howard YOUNG
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon LEE Cheuk-yan
Fourth Row:
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon WONG Ting-kwong
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-singHon 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-kai
Hon James TO Kun-sunHon LEE Wing-tat
Hon KWONG Chi-kin
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon Martin LEE Chu-ming
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Absent:
Hon Margaret NGHon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
6 57Major Events
in Pictures
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BUILDING OPEN DA Y
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (centre),
President of the Legislative Council, Hon MiriamLAU Kin-yee (left) and Hon Fred LI Wah-ming,Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively ofthe House Committee, officiate at the openingceremony of the Legislative Council (LegCo)Building Open Day.
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai acquaints
students with the Building’s facilities.8
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee briefs visitors
on how committee meetings are
conducted in Conference Room B.
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming poseswith visiting students.9
In the Chamber, Hon Patrick LAU
Sau-shing (above) and Hon AudreyEU yuet-mee (right) brief visitors onthe functions and work of the LegCo.
10
Hon WONG Ting-kwong explains the
set-up of the Dining Hall to visitors.
The LegCo Building Open Day
attracted more than 3,500 visitors.11
At the suggestion of some former Members and the endorsement of The
Legislative Council Commission, a luncheon was held in the Dining Hallfor former and present LegCo Members to provide a chance for them tomeet. (From left): Mr Kenneth TING Woo-shou, Hon Jeffery LAM Kin-fung, Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, Mr SZETO Wah, Mr Edward HOSing-tin, Mr LAU Ping-cheung and Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kwok-long.
LUNCHEON WITH FORMER MEMBERS
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai greetstwo former Members, Mr SZETO Wah
and Mrs Elsie TU.
Other guests at the reunion luncheon include (from left):
Ms Christine LOH, Mr NG Leung-sing, Mr LIU Sing-lee,Mr Ronald ARCULLI and (facing away) Mrs Elsie TU.12LUNCHEON WITH CE, EXCO MEMBERS AND SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Mr Micheal SUEN Ming-yeung, Secretary for Housing,
Planning and Lands (right), chats with Dr Hon LUI
Ming-wah (left) and Hon LI Kwok-ying.
Mr WONG Yan-lung, Secretary for Justice (left),
speaks with Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah (centre) andHon LEE Wing-tat.
Exchanging views during the luncheon are (from right):
Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen, the Chief Executive;
Hon Jeffery LAM Kin-fung; Mr Ambrose LEE Siu-kwong,
Secretary for Security; and Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen.13
Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen, Hon CHAN
Kam-lam (left) and Hon James TIEN Pei-chun(right) chat at the pre-luncheon reception.
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming greets
Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen.14
A Spring Reception is hosted by Hon Mrs Rita
FAN HSU Lai-tai for the Chief Executive,Executive Council Members, senior Governmentofficials and fellow Legislative Council Membersto celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dog.Adding to the joyful occasion are performancesby members of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra(above) and three Hong Kong ChineseUniversity students, who play harmonica trio.
SPRING RECEPTION15
The LegCo Football Team defeated the
Dawn Homeless Football Team in its firstmatch of the session.
FRIENDLY FOOTBALL MATCH
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
is the goalkeeper.16
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
(right) organizes a mid-field strike.
Mr Rafael HUI Si-yan, Chief Secretary for
Administration, kicks off a match between theLegCo and Senior Government Officials teams.17(From the top) Although Hon Andrew
CHENG Kar-foo, Hon Albert CHANWai-yip and Hon Bernard CHAN givetheir best, the LegCo Team is defeated bythe Senior Government Officials team.
18
The LegCo Football Team defeated the
Consul-Generals Team.Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai cheers on the
LegCo team before the match begins.Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai kicks off
a match between the LegCo and theConsuls-General teams.19
In line with a tradition for LegCo Members to support the
work the Hong Kong Red Cross by giving blood, this year,
seven Members together with 25 LegCo Secretariat staff and
members of the public donate blood in the LegCo Building.
Those participating include (from the top) Hon LEE Wing-
tat; Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan; Hon SIN Chung-kai and
Hon WONG Kwok-hing.
BLOOD DONATION20
An Annual Tea Reception is hosted by Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai for the new Boards of Directors of six charitable organizatio ns.(From left):
Mr CHAU Tak-wai, Chairman of Yan Chai Hospital; Mr Jimmy WONG Chi-ho, Chairman of Lok Sin Tong; Mr Andy LAU Kam-kwok, Chairmanof Tung Wah Group of Hospitals; Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai; Mrs Louise D A MON, Chairman of Po Leung Kuk; Mr WONG Wai-kai,Chairman of Pok Oi Hospital; Ms Fiona CHEUNG Sum-yu, Chairman of Y an Oi Tong.ANNUAL TEA RECEPTION21Chapter 1
The Legislative Council
The Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region (HKSAR) stipulates that the HKSAR shall be
vested with legislative power and the Legislative Council isthe legislature of the Region.
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
As provided for in Article 73 of the Basic Law, the LegislativeCouncil of the HKSAR exercises the following powers andfunctions:
IT o enact, amend or repeal laws in accordance with theprovisions of the Basic Law and legal procedures;
IT o examine and approve budgets introduced by theGovernment;
IT o approve taxation and public expenditure;
ITo receive and debate the policy addresses of the ChiefExecutive;
IT o raise questions on the work of the Government;
IT o debate any issue concerning public interests;
IT o endorse the appointment and removal of the judgesof the Court of Final Appeal and the Chief Judge ofthe High Court;
IT o receive and handle complaints from Hong Kongresidents;
IIf a motion initiated jointly by one-fourth of all theMembers of the Legislative Council charges the ChiefExecutive with serious breach of law or dereliction ofduty and if he or she refuses to resign, the Councilmay, after passing a motion for investigation, give amandate to the Chief Justice of the Court of FinalAppeal to form and chair an independent investigationcommittee. The committee shall be responsible for
carrying out the investigation and reporting its findingsto the Council. If the committee considers the evidencesufficient to substantiate such charges, the Council maypass a motion of impeachment by a two-thirdsmajority of all its Members and report it to the CentralPeople’s Government for decision; and
IT o summon, as required when exercising the above-mentioned powers and functions, persons concernedto testify or give evidence.
COMPOSITION
According to the Basic Law, the Legislative Council of theHKSAR is to be constituted by election. There are 60Members for the Third Legislative Council (2004-2008),with 30 Members returned by geographical constituenciesthrough direct elections and 30 Members by functionalconstituencies. The election for the Third Legislative Councilwas held on 12 September 2004 and the term of office isfour 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 2005-2006 are in Appendices
1 and 2 respectively.22Chapter 2
Legislative Council
Meetings
Meetings of the Legislative Council are open to the
public. They may be conducted in either Cantonese,
English or Putonghua, with simultaneous interpretationprovided. The proceedings of the meetings of the Councilare broadcast live and are reported by the mass media. Theyare also recorded verbatim in the Official Record ofProceedings 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 tabling of subsidiary legislation and other papersand reports; asking of questions for replies by the
Government; consideration of bills; and debates on motions.
During the period from October 2005 to August 2006, theCouncil held 37 meetings and sat for more than 385 hours.
TABLING OF SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
AND OTHER PAPERS
Subsidiary legislation is any proclamation, rule, regulation,
order, resolution, notice, rule of court, bylaw or otherinstruments made by the designated authorities under orby virtue of the relevant ordinances. It is subject to thescrutiny of the Council, which may be through either thenegative vetting procedure or the positive vetting procedure.
Subsidiary legislation scrutinized through the negative
vetting procedure is first published in the Gazette and thenlaid on the table of the Council at its meetings. Whereconsidered necessary, the Council’s House Committee mayset up a subcommittee to study the subsidiary legislation indetail. A Member or a public officer may, within a prescribedtime limit, move a motion in Council to seek the Council’sagreement to amend or repeal an item of subsidiarylegislation that has been tabled.During the session from October 2005 to August 2006, 220
items of subsidiary legislation were tabled in the Council.Six of these items were amended by resolution of theCouncil. Another two items are being scrutinized bysubcommittees formed by the House Committee.
The scrutiny by the Council of subsidiary legislation through
the positive vetting procedure is described later in thischapter, 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 officerspresenting the reports may address the Council.
QUESTIONS
Any Member may address questions to the Government onits work for the purpose of either seeking information onsuch matter or asking for official action with regard to it.The Member specifies whether an oral or a written reply isrequired.
During the period under report, Members asked a total of
156 oral questions on a wide range of subjects at Councilmeetings, and followed up with 1,003 supplementaryquestions. Another 442 questions seeking written replies bythe Government were also asked.
STATEMENTS
Statements may be made by Government officials on issuesof public concern at Council meetings. During the period23under report, the Chief Secretary for Administration made
a statement on “the Fifth Report of the ConstitutionalDevelopment Task Force” at the Council meeting on 19October 2005.
BILLS
The Government is primarily responsible for proposing newlegislation or amendments to existing legislation, in the formof bills which are considered by the Council for enactment.Subject to meeting certain conditions, Members of theCouncil may also introduce bills into the Council. Broadlyspeaking, bills have one or more of the following purposes:
IT o introduce new measures or policies, to create neworganizations or institutions, or to make changes toexisting organizations or institutions;
IT o extend the scope of existing legislation;
IT o improve and update existing legislation;IT o modify or reform the machinery of Government;or
IT o appropriate funds for public expenditure and toraise revenue.
A bill is first published in the Gazette before it is introduced
into the Council. It has to be given three readings for itspassage by the Council. The First Reading is a formality,with the Clerk reading the short title of a bill at a Councilmeeting. The Second Reading of the bill starts with theGovernment official or Member who introduces the billmoving 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 andthe bill is referred to the House Committee to allowMembers more time to study it, either in the HouseCommittee or in a bills committee set up by the HouseCommittee specifically for it.
The debate on the Second Reading resumes at a subsequent
Council meeting after the bill has been studied. During thedebate, Members present their views on the merits andprinciples of the bill and may indicate their support orotherwise. A vote is then taken by the Council on the motion“That the bill be read the second time” . If the motion is notpassed, the bill cannot proceed further. If it is passed, thebill is given a Second Reading, and the Council will then sitas a “Committee of the whole Council” during which theCommittee goes through the clauses of the bill, makingamendments where agreed to by the Committee. After thebill has passed through the Committee of the whole Councilwith or without amendments, it is reported back to theCouncil for it to consider whether to support the passage ofthe bill by giving it the Third Reading.
Mr Rafael HUI Si-yan, Chief Secretary for Administration, briefs
Members on the Fifth Report of the Constitutional DevelopmentTask Force.24When a bill has been given three readings, it becomes a piece
of enacted law. Unless a later date has been specified, it maytake effect after it is signed by the Chief Executive andpromulgated in the Gazette.
Where the Council considers that the passage of a bill is
sufficiently urgent, it may proceed with the “SecondReading” debate on the bill at the meeting at which the billis introduced. If the bill receives Second Reading, the Councilmay proceed to the remaining stages at the same meeting.
During the period under report, 17 new bills were
introduced and the Council completed proceedings on 25
bills, which were all passed. Of these bills, 20 were passedwith amendments proposed by Government officials. A listof 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 isby way of a series of motions moved, debated and votedupon by the Council at various stages. Amendments to billsand the approval of or amendments to subsidiary legislationare also effected by way of motions.
Regarding subsidiary legislation which is scrutinized by the
Council through the positive vetting procedure, the processstarts with a Government official or a Member giving noticeof a motion, to be moved at a future Council meeting, tomake or amend an item of subsidiary legislation. Theproposed motion is then studied by the House Committeewhich may decide to set up a subcommittee to study it indetail. Where Members consider it necessary, they may moveamendments to the motion. During the period under report,Government officials moved a total of 22 motions to eithermake 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 powerunder the Basic Law, to amend the Council’s Rules ofProcedure, or to invoke the Council’s powers under theLegislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance, Cap.382. During the report period, the motion moved by theChief Secretary for Administration seeking the Council’sendorsement of the appointment of two non-permanentcommon law judges to the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
was passed. The two motions moved by the Secretary for
Constitutional Affairs to amend Annexes I and II to the BasicLaw were negatived. The Council also passed seven motionsto amend the Rules of Procedure.
POLICY ADDRESS DEBATE
The Chief Executive addresses the Council in everyLegislative Council session on his policy proposals for
Mr Donald TSANG Y am-
kuen, the Chief Executive,delivers his first Policy Addresswhich emphasizes the stronggovernance of theAdministration.
25administering the HKSAR. At a meeting held after the Chief
Executive has delivered his Policy Address, a motion ismoved by the Chairman of the House Committee to thankthe Chief Executive for his Address (Motion of Thanks). Adebate then follows, with Members offering their commentson the Policy Address and senior Government officialsresponding to these comments. During the session, the ChiefExecutive delivered his Policy Address on 12 October 2005and Members and Government officials debated the Motionof Thanks for three days on 26, 27 and 28 October 2005.The debate was divided into five debate sessions, each of
which covered several related policy areas.
BUDGET DEBATE
Shortly before a financial year ends at the end of March, the
Financial Secretary presents to the Council his Budget forthe next financial year, which commences on 1 April eachyear, in the form of an Appropriation Bill and the DraftEstimates, which are followed closely by legislative measures
for implementing the Government’s revenue proposals.These set out the Government’s annual revenue andexpenditure proposals for the following financial year.Legislation required for implementing the revenue proposalsis presented in the form of bills or subsidiary legislation.After the proposed estimates of expenditure have beenexamined by the Finance Committee at its special meetings,the Appropriation Bill is brought back into the Council for
A series of Special Finance Committee meetings were held to
examine the Estimates of Expenditure.
Mr Henry TANG, FinancialSecretary, announces the2006-2007 Budget, thethemes of which are recovery,enhancement, commitmentand sharing.
consideration and decision. For the 2006-2007 Budget, the
Financial Secretary introduced the Appropriation Bill 2006on 22 February 2006. The debate on the Budget took placeon 22, 23 and 29 March 2006. The Appropriation Bill 2006was passed on 29 March 2006.26OTHER DEBATES
All motions moved at Council meetings are debated and
voted upon. Apart from motions with legislative or bindingeffect, Members also debate motions which do not have sucheffect. Such debates provide opportunities for Members toexpress their views on issues of public interest and forGovernment officials to respond to them. During the sessionunder report, the Council debated 55 such motions movedby Members. Among these, 38 were passed with or withoutamendment and 17 were negatived. These motions and thedecisions of the Council on them are in Appendix 4 .
Where a Member wishes to raise a topic for debate in
Council but does not wish to formulate a motion in expressterms, an adjournment debate may be proposed forMembers to simply express their opinions on the topic andto elicit a response from the Government. Three motionsfor adjournment were moved during the period underreport. At the Council meeting on 19 October 2005, HonLAU Kong-wah moved a motion to adjourn the Council toenable Members to speak on the toll adjustment issues ofTate’s Cairn Tunnel and Route 3 (Country Park Section).At the Council meeting on 23 November 2005, Hon MiriamLAU moved a motion to adjourn the Council for thepurpose of debating the security and public order issuesrelating to the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the WorldTrade Organization. At the Council meeting on 5 July 2006,Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki moved a motion to adjourn the
Mr Donald TSANG Yam-kuen attended five Question and
Answer sessions during the year, replying to a variety of enquiresput forward by Members.Council to enable Members to debate the preventive and
control measures adopted and emergency assistanceprovided to the trades by the Administration with regard tothe repeated occurrence of human infection of avianinfluenza in the Mainland.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S QUESTION AND
ANSWER SESSIONS
In the session, five meetings of the Council were held during
which the Chief Executive addressed the Council andanswered questions put to him by Members.27Chapter 3
Committees
Through 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 FinanceCommittee, Public Accounts Committee and Committeeon Members’ Interests. The House Committee co-ordinatesmatters relating to the business to be considered at Councilmeetings and monitors the progress in the study of billsand subsidiary legislation. The scrutiny of bills which requiremore in-depth study is done through bills committees whichreport their deliberations to the House Committee. Panels
are committees which monitor and examine policy issues.
There are 18 panels whose formation and terms of referenceare approved by the Council on the recommendation of theHouse Committee.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee consists of all Members of theCouncil except the President. The chairman and deputychairman of the Committee are elected by and from amongits members.
The Finance Committee is vested with the responsibility of
scrutinizing public expenditure proposals. It holds specialmeetings after the introduction of the Appropriation Billto examine the Estimates of Expenditure for the comingfinancial year. It meets on most Fridays to consider proposalswhich entail changes to the approved Estimates, or notefinancial implications of new policies.
During the 2005-2006 session, the Finance Committee held
15 regular meetings and examined a total of 43 items ofproposals, including 16 items containing 76 proposals whichhad been considered and supported by its two
subcommittees, namely the Establishment Subcommitteeand the Public Works Subcommittee.
The Establishment Subcommittee examines and makes
recommendations to the Finance Committee on theGovernment’s proposals for the creation, redeployment, anddeletion of permanent and supernumerary directorate posts,and for changes to the structure of civil service grades andranks. During the current session, the subcommittee,consisting of 15 members, held 6 meetings and examined atotal of 20 items of proposals put forward by theGovernment. The membership of the subcommittee is inAppendix 5 .During the Finance
Committee meeting on 23June 2006, Membersapproved the funding of
$5.16 billion for the T amar
Development Project.
28The Public Works Subcommittee examines and makes
recommendations to the Finance Committee on theGovernment’s proposals for the upgrading of projects to,or downgrading from, Category A of the Public WorksProgramme, or changes to the scope and approved estimatesof projects already in that Category. During the currentsession, the subcommittee, consisting of 22 members, held12 meetings and examined a total of 61 items of proposalsput forward by the Government. The subcommittee alsoconsidered the list of potential submissions to the PublicWorks Subcommittee in the 2005-2006 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 theintroduction of the Appropriation Bill to the Council. Forthe 2006-2007 Estimates, the Finance Committee held aseries of six special meetings consisting of 19 sessions from13 to 16 March 2006. Prior to the special meetings, theFinancial Secretary briefed members on the 2006-2007Budget, while the Secretary for Financial Services and theTreasury provided further information on the Estimates ofExpenditure. A total of 2,415 written questions were thenput to the Government for written replies to facilitatedeliberation at the special meetings. A total of 94supplementary written questions and 40 verbal requestsarising from the meetings were further put forward to theGovernment for additional information.PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
The Public Accounts Committee is a standing committeeof the Council. It is responsible for considering the reportsof the Director of Audit on the accounts of the Governmentand 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 andobtain evidence from public officers, management staff ofpublic organizations and other relevant persons, ifconsidered necessary.
The committee comprises seven members elected by
Members and appointed by the President. The membershipof the committee is in Appendix 5 .Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong (centre), Chairman of the Public
Accounts Committee, presides over a meeting.
29During the 2005-2006 session, the committee examined the
Director of Audit’s Report on the Accounts of theGovernment for the year ended 31 March 2005 and theReports on the Results of Value for Money Audits (ReportsNos. 45 and 46). The conclusions and recommendations ofthe committee are contained in Public Accounts CommitteeReports Nos. 45 and 46, which were tabled in Council on15 February 2006 and 12 July 2006 respectively.
COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
The Committee on Members’ Interests is a standingcommittee of the Council. It considers matters pertainingto Members’ declaration of interests and matters of ethicsin relation to their conduct, and makes recommendationson matters relating to Members’ interests. It also examinesarrangements for the compilation, maintenance andaccessibility of the Register of Members’ Interests.
The seven members of the committee are elected by
Members and appointed by the President. The membershipof the committee is in Appendix 5 .The committee held seven open meetings to consider the
setting up of a mechanism for handling complaints andallegations concerning Members’ Operating ExpensesReimbursement Claims, and to review the registrationrequirements for remunerated directorships. The committee
also organized a meeting-cum-luncheon with a delegation
from the Committee on Members’ Interests of the DáilÉireann (i.e. House of Representatives) of the Parliamentof Ireland during the period under report.
HOUSE COMMITTEE
The House Committee comprises all Members, except thePresident, who elect from among themselves the chairmanand deputy chairman. While the Legislative Council is insession, the House Committee normally meets weekly andmeetings are open to the public.Mr LEUNG Chin-man, a former Director of Buildings, gives
evidence during a Public Accounts Committee hearing on thedevelopment of a Sai Wan Ho site.
Members of the Committee on Members’ Interests meet with an IrishParliamentary delegation to exchange views on matters of mutualinterest and concern.30The House Committee prepares for meetings of the Council
and considers matters relating to Council business. Oneimportant function of the House Committee is to scrutinizebills introduced into the Council and subsidiary legislationtabled in Council or presented to the Council for approval.The House Committee may form bills committees toscrutinize bills, or appoint subcommittees to studysubsidiary legislation. The House Committee then monitorsprogress and studies reports from the bills committees andsubcommittees concerned.
The House Committee may refer to the relevant panels for
consideration any policy matters relating to Council business.The House Committee may also form subcommittees to studyissues straddling several policy areas, or any other itemsrelating to the business of the Council.
The House Committee also serves as a focal point for
establishing a formal and regular dialogue with theGovernment. The chairman and deputy chairman of the
House Committee meet the Chief Secretary forAdministration on a regular basis to discuss matters ofmutual concern.
During the 2005-2006 session, a total of 31 regular meetings
of the House Committee were held.
Other Subcommittees of the House Committee
The House Committee may appoint subcommittees to studyissues straddling several policy areas, or any other items relatingto the business of the Council. The following subcommittees
were in operation during the 2005-2006 session –
IParliamentary Liaison Subcommittee;
ISubcommittee to Examine the Implementation in
Hong Kong of Resolutions of the United NationsSecurity Council in relation to Sanctions;
ISubcommittee on Members’ Remuneration and
Operating Expenses Reimbursement;
ISubcommittee to Study the Subject of Combating
Poverty;Mr Rafael HUI Si-yan,
Chief Secretary forAdministration, attendsa Special HouseCommittee meeting tobrief Members on theprogress of the WestKowloon CulturalDistrict Development.
Members of the Subcommittee to Study the Subject ofCombating Poverty present their report to the Council andshare their findings with the media.31ISubcommittee to Study Issues Relating to the Provision
of Boarding Places, Senior Secondary Education andEmployment Opportunities for Children with SpecialEducational Needs;
ISubcommittee to Study the Administration’s Proposals
for the Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive in2007 and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2008;
ISubcommittee to Study the Transport Needs of and
Provision of Concessionary Public Transport Fares forPersons with Disabilities;
ISubcommittee on Proposed Senior Judicial
Appointment; and
ISubcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District
Development.
The memberships of these subcommittees are in Appendix 5 .The Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District
Development completed its Phase I and Phase II study onthe West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) project withthe respective reports published in July 2005 and January2006. The subcommittee put forward a series ofrecommendations in the two phases of its study. Amongstothers, the subcommittee recommended the abandonmentof the single-package approach, adoption of an integratedand co-ordinated approach in planning the project, settingup of a statutory authority to oversee the planning andimplementation of the project, and separation of the culturaland non-cultural components for re-assessing the extent ofpublic-private partnership in financing the project.
Following the Government’s announcement in February
2006 that it would not further pursue the project under theInvitation for Proposals process and that a ConsultativeCommittee was formed to re-examine the scope of core artsand cultural facilities in WKCD, the subcommitteeconsidered it necessary to continue to monitor theGovernment’s work on the development of WKCD.Nevertheless, in order not to duplicate efforts, the
Members of the Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural
District Development announce the contents of their PhaseII Study Report.
Members of the Subcommittee to Study Issues Relating to
the Provision of Boarding Places, Senior SecondaryEducation and Employment Opportunities for Childrenwith Special Educational Needs visit two local secondaryschools to better understand the needs of students withlearning difficulties.
32subcommittee decided that pending the outcome of the
work of the Consultative Committee, the subcommitteewould in the meantime focus on the approaches andstrategies for the planning and implementation of theproject.
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
The Committee on Rules of Procedure is responsible forreviewing the Rules of Procedure of the Council and thecommittee system, and for proposing to the Council suchamendments or changes as are considered necessary.
The committee consists of a chairman, a deputy chairman
and 10 members appointed by the President in accordancewith the recommendations of the House Committee. Themembership of the committee is in Appendix 5 .
During the period under report, the committee held a total
of five meetings to study a wide range of subjects relating tothe procedural arrangements of the Council, and theprocedures and working mechanism of the committees ofthe Council.
The committee presented seven papers to the House
Committee recommending changes to current procedures.The committee also presented a report to the Council on12 July 2006 summarizing its deliberations on specificsubjects 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 HouseCommittee by the Council, to bills committees for detailed
scrutiny. All Members, other than the President, may joinany bills committee. The chairman of each bills committeeis elected from among its members. Government officialsand members of the public may be invited to attend itsmeetings.
A bills committee considers the principles and merits of the
bill concerned as well as its detailed provisions, and maypropose amendments relevant to the bill. It may also appointsubcommittees for the purpose of assisting in theperformance of its functions. After a bills committee hascompleted scrutiny of a bill, it notifies the House Committeeand advises the committee in writing of its deliberations.The bills committee is dissolved on the enactment of thebill concerned or as decided by the House Committee.
During the 2005-2006 session, a total of 26 bills were
scrutinized by bills committees. Of these, 17 bills committeescompleted their scrutiny work and reported to the HouseCommittee. Nine bills committees were still in action.(Above) Members of the Bills Committee on
Smoking (Public Health) Amendment Bill 2005visit a hospitality premise to observe the operationof the industry and (below) a smoking room in abar where they are briefed on the operation ofthe room’s independent ventilation system.
33A total of 16 subcommittees considered 20 items of
subsidiary legislation tabled in Council, one item ofsubsidiary legislation not required to be tabled in Counciland four proposed resolutions presented by the Governmentfor the Council’s approval. The memberships of these billscommittees 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 issuesrelating to the policy areas of their corresponding bureaux,which are of wide public concern. The items for discussioncan be brought up by members of the panel, referred to itby the House Committee or other committees, proposedby the Government, or raised by other Members followingmeetings with District Councils or upon receipt ofcomplaints or representations. Panels also give views onmajor legislative and financial proposals before theirintroduction into the Council or Finance Committeerespectively. To enhance the effectiveness of panels inscrutinizing such proposals, a series of measures agreed bythe House Committee on the recommendation of theCommittee on Rules of Procedure have been put in place toensure early consultation with the relevant panel(s) on suchproposals and to allow more thorough discussion of thepolicy aspects of the proposals.A panel may appoint subcommittees to study specific issues
and present reports to the Council as it considersappropriate.
Each panel is headed by a chairman elected from among its
members. Memberships of the 18 panels in the 2005-2006session and their subcommittees are shown in Appendix 5 .
Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal
Services
In response to the concern of the panel that judicial
independence should not be subject to executive influence
and the Judiciary should be provided with adequate
resources for the proper administration of justice, theAdministration had adopted a revised budgetaryarrangement for the Judiciary’s Estimates for 2006-2007,which would be extended as standing practice for thecoming Estimates.
Having regard to the panel’s views and concerns, the
Administration had discussed with the Mainland authoritiesand come up with a revised proposal on reciprocalenforcement of judgment in commercial matters with theMainland. Under the revised proposal, the arrangementwould only apply if the parties concerned expressly agreedin writing to designate a court of the Mainland or theHKSAR to have exclusive jurisdiction for resolving anydispute. A set of special procedures would be in place toaddress the common law requirements of finality. The panelnoted that the arrangement would only become effectivewhen the HKSAR had completed the relevant legislativeprocedures and the Mainland had promulgated a judicialinterpretation to give effect to the arrangement.34The panel was disappointed that the Administration
maintained that the existing policy of not imposing criminalliability on the Government and public officers should beretained, as the existing system of reporting anycontraventions to the Chief Secretary for Administrationwas considered adequate. The panel was of the view thatthe issue of public officers’ immunity from criminal liabilityshould be looked into on a case-by-case basis whenlegislative opportunities arose. Where a reportingmechanism was provided in lieu of criminal liability on thepublic officers concerned, measures should be taken to
ensure the effectiveness and transparency of the mechanism
by taking appropriate disciplinary action against individualofficers responsible for the contravention and making publicsuch disciplinary action.
The panel discussed the proposals for limitation of liability
put forward by some professional sectors, including the legalprofession, and considered that Hong Kong’s professionalliability framework had not evolved in step with itseconomic and financial developments and was trailingbehind other sophisticated jurisdictions. The panelexpressed great disappointment at the Administration’sdecision not to carry out studies on the proposals forlimitation of liability during the remainder of the ChiefExecutive’s term of office.
A one-year Pilot Scheme on Mediation of Legally Aided
Matrimonial Cases was launched by the Administration inMarch 2005. In its interim progress report to the panel, theAdministration stated that it would examine the proprietyof turning the Pilot Scheme into a standing feature of legalaid services, and evaluate the resource implications ofproviding legal aid for mediation of matrimonial cases, as
well as the operational and legislative requirements involved.
The panel expressed grave concern about the legality of the
operation of recovery agents, which were organizationsproviding services to help clients handle their claims foraccident compensation in return for a fee as a percentage ofthe recovered damages. The panel urged that measures beimplemented to regulate recovery agents, includinginstituting prosecution and introducing legislation. TheAdministration had implemented measures to increase thepublic awareness of the inappropriate activities of recovery
agents, and would consider bringing prosecution
proceedings if evidence of criminal acts was uncovered.
In response to the request of the panel, the Administration
was conducting a comprehensive review of the currentsystem and level of remuneration for lawyers in criminallegal aid work, which was considered unsatisfactory andunrealistically low by the legal profession.
Panel on Commerce and Industry
The panel monitored the preparatory work for the SixthMinisterial Conference (MC6) of the World TradeOrganization held in Hong Kong from 13 to 18 December2005. In reviewing the event after its conclusion with theAdministration, the panel shared the view that MC6 hadbeen successfully hosted. The panel also found itencouraging that after rounds of tough negotiations,ministers had adopted the Hong Kong MinisterialDeclaration, which was a major step forward in themultilateral trade negotiations under the DohaDevelopment Agenda. Members considered that the35achievements of MC6 in the various negotiating areas
should be widely publicized in order to send a positive signalon trade liberalization.
The panel welcomed the implementation of the Third Phase
of The Mainland and Hong Kong Closer EconomicPartnership Arrangement (CEPA) commencing 1 January2006, under which all products of Hong Kong origin, witha few exceptions, could be exported to the Mainland tariff-free. The panel urged the Administration to take proactiveaction to promote CEPA to overseas investors. TheAdministration should also render assistance to traditional
local industries, such as textiles and garments, to move up
the value chain in order to tap the full advantage of theliberalization measures under CEPA. The Administrationassured the panel that it would continue to make efforts topromote the business opportunities under CEPA.
The panel received a briefing by the various Heads of the
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (ETOs) and theOffice of the Government of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region in Beijing on the major activities andthe latest development in economic and trade relatedmatters under their respective purview. The panelappreciated the assistance rendered by the ETOs in forgingcloser economic and trade relationships with the placesconcerned. On provision of assistance to Hong Kongresidents in the Mainland, the panel was pleased to notethat the function of the Guangdong ETO had been enhancedto provide practical assistance to Hong Kong residents indistress. Some members considered that the support shouldbe extended to Hong Kong residents taking up employmentin the Mainland.On innovation and technology development, the panel
expressed support for the establishment of the Research andDevelopment Centre on Information and CommunicationsT echnologies, which came into operation in April 2006.Whilst concurring that the establishment of the Centrewould promote development of information andcommunications technologies and enhancecommercialization of the research products, the panelstressed the importance of putting in place a propermechanism for deciding intellectual property rights andsharing of benefits generated from the research projects.
The panel examined the Administration’s legislative
proposals on various copyright-related issues before theamendment bill was introduced into the Council forscrutiny. Members urged the Administration to fullyconsider the views expressed by various stakeholders infinalizing the proposals.
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Some members expressed concern about the inclusion ofappointed District Council (DC) members in the packageof proposals for selecting the Chief Executive (CE) in 2007and for forming the Legislative Council (LegCo) in 2008 inthe Fifth Report of the Constitutional Development TaskForce. The panel was consulted on the adjustments to theproposed package, i.e. to reduce the maximum number ofappointed DC seats from the existing 102 to 68 when thenew term of DC commenced in January 2008, and to decidebefore the end of 2011 whether the remaining appointedDC seats should be abolished in 2012 or 2016, which wouldbe made on condition that the two motions to give effect to36the electoral package would be endorsed by LegCo on 21
December 2005.
Some members considered that the panel should reach a
consensus on the timing and the models for implementationof the ultimate aim of universal suffrage as provided inArticles 45 and 68 of the Basic Law. The panel helddiscussions on different models for selecting CE and formingLegCo by universal suffrage.
In connection with the 2007 CE election, the panel was
consulted on amendments to the Chief Executive Election
Ordinance. Regarding the proposal to provide for election
proceedings to continue in the event that only one CEcandidate was validly nominated, the panel discussedwhether arrangements should be made to ensure finality tothe electoral proceedings. The panel also discussed somemembers’ proposals that an upper limit should be imposedon the number of subscribers required for nominatingcandidates for the office of CE, and the electorate base ofthe Election Committee and functional constituenciesshould be expanded.
Regarding the 2007 DC election, the panel supported the
proposal to extend the financial assistance schemeintroduced for candidates in the LegCo election to the DCelection. The panel considered that, in calculating theamount of financial assistance payable to electioncandidates, financial assistance provided by a political partyto its members standing in an election should not be countedas election donations.
Following the announcement of CE in his 2005-2006 Policy
Address that the Government would allow DCs toparticipate in the management of some district facilities,
and the publication of the Consultation Document on “Role,Functions and Composition of the District Councils” inApril 2006, the panel held a number of meetings to discussand receive public views on relevant issues.
The panel was briefed on the establishment and functions
of the Mainland Affairs Liaison Office (MALO) tocoordinate more effectively the Government’s efforts tostrengthen liaison with the Mainland and to facilitateexchanges and co-operation with provinces/regions invarious aspects. The panel was also briefed on the
adjustment of functions of the Beijing Office and the Hong
Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, as well asthe establishment of Economic and Trade Offices inChengdu and Shanghai.
A subcommittee formed under the panel discussed in detail
the Administration’s proposal to introduce legislativeamendments to subject CE to the control of the Preventionof Bribery Ordinance (POBO). A major concern of thesubcommittee was the need for and implications of theproposal to enable the Secretary for Justice to refer to LegCoa report of the CE being suspected to have committed thePOBO offences for possible follow-up action under Article73(9) of the Basic Law. The Administration had undertakento introduce the legislative amendments by May 2006.
Panel on Economic Services
During the 2005-2006 session, the panel reviewed theoperational and ticketing arrangements as well as the entryand crowd management strategies for the Hong KongDisneyland and the Hong Kong Wetland Park. The panel37urged the Administration to step up publicity for educating
the public on rules to conserve the environment in the HongKong Wetland Park. Ngong Ping 360 (comprising the NgongPing Skyrail and Ngong Ping Village) was also kept underreview by the panel. Members reviewed the reasons leadingto the deferred opening of Ngong Ping Skyrail and calledon the Administration and the operator to formulateeffective rescue plans to deal with various emergencies.
The panel was briefed on the latest development of the
Digital Trade and Transportation Network System, whichaimed at providing a neutral and open e-platform for
logistics players in the supply chain to exchange data. In the
face of competition from nearby regions, the panelconsidered it necessary for the Administration to make everyeffort to improve efficiency and provide speedy, reliable andvalue-added logistics services so as to maintain Hong Kong’sposition as an international hub.
On airport and aviation services, the panel reviewed with
the Administration and various stakeholders the planningand implementation of domestic and cross-boundaryheliport facilities in Hong Kong. Members took theopportunity to request the Administration to expedite thereview on the replacement of the existing air traffic controlmanagement system in the Hong Kong InternationalAirport, and to ensure timely provision of new air cargoterminal facilities to cope with the increasing demand formovement of air cargo.In December 2005, the panel was briefed on the annual tariff
revision plans by the two power companies. Given thelimitations in the existing Scheme of Control Agreements(SCAs) signed between the Government and the two powercompanies, and in order to ensure that the public couldcontinue to enjoy reliable, safe and efficient energy suppliesat reasonable prices, the panel attached great importanceto the on-going review of the proposed regulatoryframework for the future electricity market in Hong Kongafter the expiry of the SCAs in 2008. The panel held a seriesof meetings to review with the Administration and the two
power companies issues relating to the future market
development, regulation on return and tariff, environmentalimpact of electricity supply, etc. Meetings were also held tocollect views and comments from various stakeholders,academics and local groups.
Following the gas explosion incident at Ngau Tau Kok in
April 2006, the panel discussed with the Administration andthe gas company the root causes of the incident. Memberscalled on the Administration and the gas company toenhance the reliability of leakage surveys of existingpipelines, and accelerate the replacement programme forexisting pipelines to ensure public safety.
The panel reviewed with the Administration the
competition policy and examined ways to enhancecompetition in the local auto-fuel market. Moreover, thepanel kept in view the need for introducing comprehensiveand cross-sector legislation on fair competition so as toenhance economic efficiency and free trade, thereby alsobenefiting consumer welfare.38Panel on Education
Members were supportive of the provision of three-year
junior secondary and three-year senior secondary educationfor students with special educational needs, includingstudents with intellectual disability. Members noted thatstudents who were physically disabled or hearing-impairedwould be provided with 10 years of basic education, whilestudents with intellectual disability would be provided withnine years of basic education. Members queried the disparityof treatment, and considered that students with intellectualdisability should also be provided with 10 years of basic
education.
The panel expressed grave concern about the
Administration’s proposals to restructure secondary schoolclasses from the 2007-2008 school year onwards, whichwould lead to closure of a large number of secondaryschools. Members pointed out that the surplus of secondaryschools was attributed to the poor planning of theAdministration, and the consequences should not be borneby schools. Members urged the Administration to withdrawthe proposals and discuss further with the school sector.They also requested the Administration to implement smallclass teaching to address the problem of declining studentpopulation.
Members were concerned about the over-supply of sub-
degree places and the quality of sub-degree programmes.They were of the view that the current provision of 840articulation places in the second year and the third year ofundergraduate programmes in University GrantsCommittee-funded institutions was far from adequate.Members called on the Administration to increase the
provision of first-year-first-degree places in UniversityGrants Committee-funded institutions to meet the need ofsub-degree holders to pursue university education.
Members supported the provision of integrated education
for non-Chinese speaking ethnic minority students.Members considered it necessary to have more selected orvoluntary schools in each of the five electoral constituenciesfor enrolment of non-Chinese speaking students. On topof the existing schools conventionally admitting a largernumber of non-Chinese speaking students, the
Administration agreed to identify in each of the five electoral
constituencies one to two mainstream schools for admittingnon-Chinese speaking students. Members also urged theAdministration to provide an alternative curriculum in thesubject of Chinese Language for these students in primaryand secondary schools to facilitate their access to vocationaltraining and tertiary education.
Members expressed concern about the imposition of the
social needs test for eligibility for full-day fee remissionunder the Kindergarten and Child Care Centre FeeRemission Scheme. Members considered that whole-daypre-primary education was in line with whole-day primaryand secondary education, and parents should have a choiceto decide whether their children should attend half-day orfull-day schooling. The panel requested for the removal ofthe social needs test from the 2006-2007 school yearonwards. The Administration responded that the issue ofthe social needs test should be examined in the context ofthe comprehensive review on pre-primary education, whichwas underway. The panel did not accept the Administration’sstance.39Panel on Environmental Affairs
The panel continued to monitor the strategies adopted in
addressing air pollution. Outdoor air quality was affectedby regional and local air pollution. Local air pollution wasmainly attributed to emissions from vehicles and powerplants. The increased use of coal for power generation hadfurther aggravated the situation. T o reduce the reliance oncoal, members opined that consideration should be givento developing renewable energy and implementing energyconservation and efficiency measures on a wider scale. Theywelcomed the Administration’s proposal to link the emission
performance of power companies with the permitted rate
of return. As regards emissions from vehicles, membersurged the Administration to provide incentives, such asconcessions on First Registration Tax, to encourage the useof more environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles which ranon a combination of petrol and electricity.
The panel welcomed the Administration’s promulgation of
its policy framework on the management of municipal solidwaste (MSW) for the next decade. The policy frameworkset out a comprehensive strategy on waste avoidance, reuse,recycling, recovery, bulk reduction and disposal ofunavoidable waste. Members considered the target ofreducing the annual generation of MSW by 1% up to 2014too conservative. While supporting the introduction ofmandatory producer responsibility schemes, they hadserious reservation on the proposed umbrella legislativeapproach. By introducing detailed regulatory requirementsthrough subsidiary legislation after the enabling legislationhad been enacted, there were uncertainties of what exactlywould be put under control. In this connection, theAdministration was urged to submit for consultation at least
one of the items of subsidiary legislation together with theprincipal legislation to facilitate understanding of theproposed control regime. T o allow sufficient time forscrutiny of the subsidiary legislation, consideration shouldbe given to using the positive vetting procedure.
Road traffic noise had become a severe environmental
problem. The panel commissioned the Research and LibraryServices Division of the LegCo Secretariat to study thegovernment policies and mechanisms in determining theneed for mitigation measures to tackle the traffic noiseproblems in Hong Kong and some overseas places. The panel
A delegation of the Panel on Environmental Affairs conducted a
11-day duty visit to Japan, Denmark and Finland to acquire first-hand information on the latest development in these countries onthe avoidance and mitigation of environmental pollution in respectof waste management, air pollution control and water qualitymanagement. During their stay in Denmark, they visited the windturbines on the islands of Lolland and Falster, accompanied bymembers of the Danish Energy Authority.
40noted the Administration’s draft plan to tackle road traffic
noise, but considered that many of these measures wouldinvolve time-consuming studies. As an imminent measure,they urged the Administration to consider providingincentives to the transport trades with a view to encouragingheavy vehicles to refrain from entering residential areas oruse diverted routes at night. Consideration should be givento rejecting proposals of residential developments on siteswhere the surrounding traffic noise levels already exceededthe noise limit. The noise levels which the developmentswould be exposed to should be stated in the sales brochures
so that prospective buyers could make an informed decision.
Other issues discussed by the panel included the draft Hong
Kong Implementation Plan under the StockholmConvention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, MandatoryEnergy Efficiency Labelling Scheme, nature conservationand various sewerage projects.
Panel on Financial Affairs
The panel continued to provide a forum for Members toexchange views periodically with the Financial Secretary onmatters relating to macro-economic issues. The panel waspleased to note the sustainable growth in Hong Kong’seconomy and the restoration of fiscal balance in theGovernment’s Operating and Consolidated Accounts in2005-2006. Given the improvement in economicperformance and Government’s fiscal position, membersrequested the Administration to provide tax relief to thepublic. Moreover, noting the rise in the number of low-income households by nearly 100,000 over the past decade,members urged the Administration to combat poverty and
address the problem of the widened gap between the richand the poor.
In view of the increased competition from other economies,
the panel examined with the Administration the strategiesfor maintaining Hong Kong’s status as an internationalfinancial centre and avoiding Hong Kong’s financial marketfrom being marginalized. The panel supported theAdministration’s initiatives to seek continuous improvementof the regulatory regime; to maintain the stability of thefinancial market; to facilitate the development of new
financial products; to enhance liaison and cooperation with
the Mainland; to enhance international cooperation; andto train and pool talents of the financial services sector.
The budget and corporate governance of the Hong Kong
Monetary Authority (HKMA) was always high on theagenda of the panel. The panel invited the Governance Sub-Committee (GSC) of the Exchange Fund AdvisoryCommittee to discuss with members various governanceissues, including measures to enhance the transparency ofHKMA. Suggestions to enhance the disclosure of details ofHKMA ’s annual budget and its regulatory framework andfunding mechanism were put to GSC. GSC considered thatthe present mechanism should be maintained, but agreedthat transparency should be improved wherever possiblewithout affecting the proper and efficient operations ofHKMA. The panel exchanged views with GSC also on thepost-termination employment rules applicable to HKMAstaff so as to forestall real or potential conflict of interest.41For the purpose of enhancing investor protection, issues
examined by the panel included regulation of marketmisconduct; regulation of trading of derivative warrants;regulation of Real Estate Investment Trusts; and regulationof securities margin financing. T o address risks arising fromsecurities margin financing, the panel was of the view thatas a matter of principle, securities margin finance providersshould not be allowed to re-pledge the collateral of non-borrowing margin clients, and that the Securities andFutures Commission (SFC) should work out a concretetimetable for achieving complete segregation of borrowing
and non-borrowing margin clients’ collateral so as to
enhance investor protection and enable Hong Kong’sregulatory system to meet international standards. Giventhe need for SFC to study the cost implications of completesegregation, a large majority of members of the panel urgedthat the proposal of imposing a re-pledging limit beimplemented as soon as possible as a first step to enhanceinvestor protection.
The panel examined the impact of the recent trend in
reducing branches of banks with the Hong Kong Associationof Banks (HKAB), the Consumer Council and theAdministration. Whilst appreciating that it was acommercial decision of individual banks to decide on thenumber and location of their branches, members stressedthat banks had the corporate social responsibility to ensurethat the basic need of the public for banking services wascatered for. As reduction in branches of banks had causedgreat inconvenience to members of the public, in particularthe elderly and the disabled, the panel urged HKAB to workin collaboration with the Administration and other partiesconcerned to address the need of the public, in particular
the less privileged groups, for banking services.
Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
In view of the outbreaks of avian influenza in variousdifferent parts of the world, some panel members urged theAdministration to step up monitoring of migratory birdsand pet birds, and expedite the establishment of a central
or regional slaughtering plant for poultry as a long-term
measure to reduce human contact with live poultry. Someother members expressed reservations about the viabilityof such a plant, given the keen competition from chilledchickens from the Mainland. The panel urged theMembers of the Panel
on Food Safety andEnvironmentalHygiene visit afreshwater fish farmand an organic farm inthe New Territories.
42Administration to provide a level-playing field for all
operators of the poultry trade.
The panel also urged the Administration to fully consult
the trades and assist them to switch to the new mode ofoperation or other business, as the proposed prohibition ofthe sale of live poultry at retail markets upon the operationof the slaughtering plant in 2009 would seriously affect thelive poultry trade.
Following the discovery of the presence of malachite green
in eels and freshwater fish in the summer of 2005, the panelheld a series of meetings with the Administration. TheAdministration subsequently reached agreement with theMainland authorities that freshwater fish for supply to HongKong must come from registered farms and accompaniedwith health certificates. Legislative amendments were alsointroduced to prohibit the import and sale of fish withmalachite green.T o plug the loophole in current legislation that live fish was
not regulated as food, the panel urged the Administrationto expedite the introduction of legislation to regulate theimportation, wholesale and distribution of live fish andfishery products. The Administration agreed to put in placea regulatory framework for live fish and revert to the panelwhen the legislative proposal was ready.
The panel expressed concern about Greenpeace’s findings
that residues of prohibited pesticides were found in vegetablesamples sourced from some supermarkets. The panel urgedthe Administration to step up the monitoring of pesticide
residues in vegetables sold in Hong Kong, and to introduce
a voluntary registration system for local farmers engagedin commercial production of food produce.
Members of the Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
visit the live poultry stalls in T ai Kok Tsui Complex.
Members of the Panel on Food Safety and EnvironmentalHygiene monitor the inspection of the first batch of chilled porkfrom the Mainland by health inspectors at Man Kam To FoodControl Office.43Regarding importation of chilled pork from the Mainland,
members expressed divergent views on whether suchimports should await introduction of the legislation torequire separation of sale of chilled pork and fresh pork atdifference premises. Some members considered that theproblem of unscrupulous traders selling defrosted chilledpork as fresh pork should be resolved first before allowingimport of chilled pork from the Mainland. Other membersconsidered that import of chilled pork from the Mainlandshould not be delayed if such pork could meet Hong Kong’shygiene and import requirements. Following further
discussions by the panel, the legislation requiring separation
of sale of fresh and chilled meat was introduced in July 2006.
Panel on Health Services
The Administration briefed the panel on the developmentof the notification mechanism in respect of infectiousdiseases between the Mainland and Hong Kong. Somemembers proposed that the Government should request theMainland to notify Hong Kong of all suspected cases ofhuman infection to ensure that timely response could bemade to prevent any onslaught of infectious diseases fromacross the border. The Administration agreed to explore thefeasibility of the proposal with the Mainland authoritiesconcerned.
The panel was consulted on the Administration’s plan to
seek funding support for six additional Chinese medicineclinics in the public sector. Members considered that thepace of introducing Chinese medicine service in the publicsector was too slow and fell far short of the Administration’starget of establishing 18 Chinese medicine clinics by 2005-2006 as originally pledged. They also pointed out that the
slow pace of development of Chinese medicine was notconducive to providing sufficient clinical training groundsfor local Chinese medicine graduates. Members consideredthat the number of Chinese medicine graduates beingtrained by the public sector was too small to have any impacton raising the standard of Chinese medicine practice, as eachof the six new clinics would employ only five Chinesemedicine graduates to undergo training for one year. Somemembers suggested that Chinese medicine graduates couldbe employed on a part-time instead of a full time basis so
that more graduates could benefit from the training.
In view of an increasing number of complaints about the
practices of health maintenance organizations (HMOs), thepanel invited representatives of the trade, the medical anddental professional associations, the Consumer Council anda patients rights’ group to give views on the subject.Members considered that the existing regulatory regime toensure the quality of medical services provided by the HMOswas far from adequate, as the Medical Council of Hong Kongcould only regulate doctors on an individual basis. Membersexpressed concern that patients’ health and interests mightrisk being compromised by the HMOs’ drive for profits, andthat the professional autonomy of doctors and dentistsworking for HMOs might also risk being compromised bythe HMOs’ business and financial considerations. TheAdministration considered that the suggestion of requiringthe appointment of a medical director who would be heldaccountable for the medical decisions in HMOs could befurther pursued. A number of issues, including the detailedrole of such medical directors, the need for registration, the44appropriate regulator, and the delineation of responsibilities
between medical directors, frontline doctors and owners ofthe medical practices, needed to be studied.
Panel on Home Affairs
The panel continued to closely monitor the submission ofreports to the United Nations (UN) under variousinternational human rights treaties by the Government ofthe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)and its progress in implementing the recommendationsmade by the UN Treaty Monitoring Bodies concerned.
Some members were disappointed at the slow progress made
by the Government in implementing the recommendationsmade by the UN Human Rights Committee. They urgedthe Administration to set up an independent human rightsinstitution to implement the International Covenant onCivil and Political Rights.
Concern was expressed by some members that the
coordination of programmes and policies pertaining tochildren’s rights was sectoral and fragmented. Theyconsidered that the Administration should set up a centralbody for the effective implementation of the Conventionon the Rights of the Child.
The panel also discussed the second report of HKSAR under
the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms ofDiscrimination against Women. Some members felt stronglythat the Administration should appoint representatives oftrade unions and more women of grassroots backgroundto the Women’s Commission.
The panel continued to review the Administration’s progress
in introducing legislation against racial discrimination. TheAdministration briefed the panel on the main provisions
of the proposed Race Discrimination Bill. Some memberswere of the view that the scope of the Bill should be extendedto cover discrimination against new arrivals from theMainland.
The panel received a briefing by the Secretary for Home
Affairs on Hong Kong’s cultural policy. Some members wereof the view that assistance to the development of new andsmall arts groups and artists was inadequate and a dedicatedfund should be set up for subsidizing budding arts groups.They also expressed concern about the dominant role of
the Administration in the provision of cultural facilities and
resources deployment.
The panel discussed the Administration’s proposal to
increase the approved project estimate for the Tseung KwanO Sports Ground project. A subcommittee under the panelcontinued to monitor the progress in following up theoutstanding leisure and cultural services projects of theformer municipal councils and implementing other relevantprojects.
The panel received a briefing by the Administration on the
progress of the preparation for hosting the 2009 East AsianGames. Some members expressed the view that hosting ofthe event would help promote young people’s interest insports, and benefit the tourist industry and the localeconomy. Some other members criticized theAdministration for not promoting a sporting culture at thecommunity level, particularly among students. The panelwould follow up the long-term strategies for thedevelopment of sports with the Administration.45Members expressed dissatisfaction at the slow progress made
by the Administration in addressing the management andmaintenance problem of private streets. Members suggestedthat the Administration should explore possible means toaddress the problem of compensation claims and enhancecoordination and cooperation with District Councils indealing with the management and maintenance problem.
Panel on Housing
After the public listing of The Link Real Estate InvestmentTrust (The Link REIT) in November 2005, complaints
concerning huge rent increases imposed on commercial
tenants by The Link Management Limited (The Link) andits plan to re-group property management contractsresulting in reduction of over a thousand of jobs of non-skilled workers engaged by its service contractors arousedconsiderable public concern. While acknowledging that TheLink had become a private entity, members considered TheLink had a corporate social responsibility to ensure properprovision and management of retail and car-parkingfacilities (RC facilities) divested by Housing Authority (HA)and protection of interests of non-skilled workers in meetingthe needs of public rental housing (PRH) tenants. At thejoint meeting of the panel and the Panel on Manpower,members urged The Link to honour its previousundertaking of enhancing the overall commercialattractiveness of the retail properties before considering rentincreases on tenants. They also called on The Link tostrengthen monitoring of its contractors to ensurereasonable level of wages and working conditions for non-skilled workers, and stop labour exploitation.HA published the Consultation Paper on Review of
Domestic Rent Policy in March 2006 to seek public viewson proposals with the objective of establishing a viable rentadjustment mechanism to devise a rent policy which wasaffordable, flexible and capable of promoting the long-termsustainability of PRH programme. Notwithstanding that thepanel considered the proposal of introducing a rentadjustment mechanism with reference to movements in theconsumer price index or tenants’ household income wouldbetter measure tenants’ affordability, it noted thedeputations’ grave concern that proposals, including
improvements to the compilation of the median rent-to-
income ratio, and introducing exclusive rents anddifferential rents, were means to pave the way for HA toincrease rents. The panel passed a motion requesting HA toreduce PRH rents first before reviewing the rent adjustmentmechanism. The panel and deputations also raised suspicionthat the Administration would bypass the LegislativeCouncil to introduce a rent increase through administrativemeans. The panel called upon the Administration toimplement the various proposals in a sound and fair basisthrough making suitable amendments to the HousingOrdinance.
The panel welcomed the Administration’s decision to
dispose of the surplus Home Ownership Scheme flats andPrivate Sector Participation Scheme flats in phases from2007 onwards. Members urged the Administration toprovide flexibility in the sale programme, ensure reasonablestandard of the flats before sale and provide longer defectliability period and structural safety guarantee for the flatsin order to protect the interests of prospective buyers.46The panel expressed support for HA ’s enhanced measures
on procurement of services for PRH estates. Members urgedHA to review the existing contract requirement of cappingthe number of part-time workers at no more than three-eighth of the total workforce for each contract, as well asconsider additional requirements to regulate the wages andfringe benefits of part-time workers and measures to protectthe identity of workers who reported on labour exploitation.
During the session, the panel also followed closely issues
relating to the sale of first-hand residential properties andreviewed the measures to ensure the provision and
dissemination of accurate information for protecting the
interests of prospective buyers. In this direction, the panelreviewed the work of the Estate Agents Authority, inparticular its performance in the areas of examination andlicensing, law enforcement and professional development.In response to public concerns about the abolition of thesecurity of tenure and the removal of statutorycompensation upon redevelopment as a result of theenactment of the Landlord and T enant (Consolidation)(Amendment) Ordinance 2004, the panel receiveddeputations to address their concerns in this regard.
Panel on Information Technology and
Broadcasting
Public service broadcasting (PSB) was one of the major
issues studied by the panel this year. The panel welcomedthe Administration’s initiative to conduct a review on PSBand its appointment of the Committee on Review of PSBfor undertaking this task. The panel noted that the reviewwould examine PSB in Hong Kong from a macro perspectiverather than targeting any specific broadcaster. T o enable thepanel as well as other Members of LegCo to understand thegeneral philosophy and principles of PSB as well as practices
in other countries, the panel was conducting a study intothe subject. The findings of the study aimed to serve asreference for all parties on how PSB could be taken forwardin Hong Kong. Apart from receiving views from localdeputations, the panel conducted an overseas duty visit inApril 2006 to Canada, United Stated and United Kingdomwhere there was a long history of PSB development.
The status and corporate governance of Radio Television
Hong Kong (RTHK) were also examined by the panel on anumber of occasions. The panel noted the concern overRTHK’s effectiveness to perform its role as a public servicebroadcaster with its present status of a governmentdepartment. There were discussions on the option ofcorporatization of RTHK and the concern about the futureof RTHK with its resources constraints, as well as theeditorial independence of RTHK. The panel would followup the relevant issues related to RTHK in the course of thereview of PSB.
A delegation of the Panel on Information Technology and
Broadcasting conducted an overseas duty visit to study the publicservice broadcasting systems and related issues in Canada, theUnited States and the United Kingdom. In London, thedelegation meets with Ms Rita RAYNE (centre), Asia Editor,BBC World.47The panel discussed the Administration’s proposal to merge
the Broadcasting Authority and the T elecommunicationsAuthority into a unified regulator, known as theCommunications Authority (CA). Whilst membersgenerally supported a proactive, but light, regulatoryapproach in line with an international paradigm shift fromactive regulation to a more relaxed approach emphasizingfair competition, they urged the Administration not to losesight of the need for CA to uphold its public mission,including protection of freedom of speech and consumers’interests. Members also expressed views on the manpowerimplications of the proposed establishment of CA and thegovernance structure of CA.
On the leakage on the Internet of personal information held
by the Independent Police Complaints Council and someprivate organizations, the panel expressed concern aboutthe effectiveness of the existing regulatory regime ofinformation security in the public and private sectors.Members urged various regulators and public bodies to
ensure maintenance of information security at a satisfactorylevel. The Administration undertook to report to the panelby end 2006 on the current state of information security inbureaux/departments and how various regulators exercisedtheir monitoring role. The Administration would alsorequest information from publicly-funded bodies on themeasures taken by them to maintain and enhanceinformation security.
On various IT-related initiatives, the panel received regular
updates on new strategy for E-government services deliveryand progress on transformation of the IT Easy Link services.The panel also considered the findings of the 2005 Surveyson IT Usage and Penetration in the Household and BusinessSector.In Washington D.C,
the delegation visitsthe National PublicRadio and meetswith Mr JeffreyDVORKIN, itsOmbudsman.
After the studyvisit, the delegationbriefs the media onits generalobservations andpreliminaryfindings.
Members of the Panel onInformation Technology andBroadcasting visit TVB City,where they are briefed on theDigital TerrestrialBroadcasting Project and theElectronic News ProductionSystem.
48Panel on Manpower
Some members were of the view that as only a very small
percentage of the goods procured by the Administrationwas manufactured locally, imposing a local productionrequirement should result in a substantial increase in theprocurement of local goods, and significantly improve localemployment. A member considered that Hong Kong shouldwithdraw from the World Trade Organization Agreementon Government Procurement (GPA), and theAdministration should amend its procurement policy torequire all prefabricated units for public housing and public
works projects as well as uniforms to be manufactured
locally. Some members urged the Administration to conducta full review of its procurement policy and considerimposing a 50% local production requirement on the goodsto the procured. The panel passed a motion urging theAdministration to conduct a comprehensive review of theGovernment’s procurement policy under GPA, and toimpose a requirement that priority be given to safeguardingthe employment opportunities for local workers in theprocurement of goods and services.
The panel was very concerned about employers abusing the
Protection of Wages on Insolvency Fund. Some memberssuggested that the Employment Ordinance should beamended to the effect that a director who contravenedwithout reasonable excuse the provisions relating to timeand payment of wages would be liable for an offencecommitted by his limited company, so as to enhance thedeterrent effect on employers. Some other members,however, expressed reservations about the suggestion, asmany directors were not involved in the operation of their
companies. These members were of the view that such anamendment would lower the threshold for prosecutionunder the Ordinance.
While welcoming the Administration’s proposal to put in
place the manpower development plan for the textiles andclothing industry, some members expressed concern aboutpossible abuse by employers in the importation of labour.These members pointed out that the labour sector wasconcerned that the importation of labour would adverselyaffect the employment opportunities and wages of local
workers. Members urged the Administration to monitor
closely the implementation of the plan to protect the rightsof both local and imported workers.
Members pointed out that many construction workers
engaged in public works projects and public housingconstruction works were forced to become self-employed.They expressed concern whether the Administration, indevising the improvement measures to managesubcontracting, had taken into consideration the situationof false self-employment. A member considered that themeasures introduced by the Administration, such as wagepayment monitoring initiatives, could in no way stopsubcontractors from forcing their employees to signfabricated wages slips. Another member was of the view thatthe Administration should consider introducing more severepenalty to combat wage offences by contractors. Membersurged the Administration to put in place further safeguardsto ensure that wages due were paid on time by employers.49Panel on Planning, Lands and Works
Government’s land supply policy has long been a major
concern of the panel. Some members were concerned thatthe reliance on the Application List System for the supplyof new land might lead to insufficient supply of residentialflats and hence substantial rise in property prices. The paneltherefore examined whether scheduled land auctions shouldbe revived. The panel noted the Administration’s positionthat land supply should be market driven and the propertymarket should be allowed to determine flexibly the quantityand timing of land supply. The supply of new land would
therefore continue to be triggered from the Application List.
The Administration reassured the panel that based onrelevant property market figures, there would be adequatesupply of land and private residential flats in the next fewyears.
Apart from land sales by public auction or tender, the
Administration also supplies land through private treatygrants (PTG) to private or non-governmental organizationsfor specific uses pursuant to the relevant policies. Regardingthe policy of permitting PTG grantees to modify their leasesafter payment of the full market premium, some membersconsidered that PTG grantees should not be given anexclusive right to obtain a re-grant of the PTG sites foralternative uses and the mechanism for premiumdetermination lacked transparency. They urged theAdministration to devise an open and fair mechanism toenable obsolete and under-utilized PTG sites to be put tooptimal use.The panel continued to closely monitor the planning for
various harbourfront areas. On Central Reclamation PhaseIII, some members considered that the extent of newdevelopments along the Central waterfront was excessive,giving rise to adverse environmental and traffic impacts andfailing to meet the aspirations of the public. In view of thewide public concern over the future developments alongthe Central waterfront and the Tamar development project,which covered the construction of a new CentralGovernment Complex, a Legislative Council Complex, aCivic Place and associated facilities, the panel set up a
subcommittee to examine relevant issues. The
subcommittee submitted a report to the panel in April 2006to facilitate the latter’s further deliberation on the Tamardevelopment project prior to the consideration of therelevant funding proposal by the Public WorksSubcommittee and the Finance Committee.
On the Kai Tak Planning Review, while members supported
the relevant planning vision and planning principlesadopted by the Administration in drawing up thePreliminary Outline Development Plan, they raisedconcerns on the density and height of developments, theenvironmental problems of the Kai Tak Approach Channel,as well as the locations and scale of the proposed MetroPark and Stadium Complex. Members also gave suggestionsto improve the connectivity between Kai Tak and theneighbouring districts.50Regarding the Wan Chai Development Phase II project, the
panel received views from interested groups and individualson options to address the traffic congestion in Central andWanchai and other relevant planning issues. Members urgedthe Administration to undertake thorough studies toidentify an alignment and construction form for the CentralWanchai Bypass with a view to minimizing harbourreclamation and other undesirable impacts, and to expeditethe planning and implementation of harbour enhancementmeasures.
The panel also examined the Concept Plan for Lantau, issues
relating to the Small House Policy, a proposal on the fees to
be charged on planning applications under the T ownPlanning Ordinance, the development and implementationof Greening Master Plans for selected urban areas, and alegislative proposal to facilitate redevelopment by privatedevelopers.
Panel on Public Service
The panel monitored closely the policy issues pertaining tothe human resource management of the civil service, whichincluded the Administration’s measures to contain the sizeof the civil service. Given that the civil service establishmenthad been substantially reduced in the past few years andthe early achievement of a budget surplus, the panel urgedthe Administration to re-assess the manpower position ofbureaux and departments and identify possible options foraddressing their needs so as to maintain the quality of serviceand alleviate the pressure faced by civil servants arising fromthe significant reduction in manpower in the past few years.The panel also reiterated its concern over the employmentof staff on non-civil service contract (NCSC) terms to meet
operational needs so as to achieve the target for reducingthe civil service establishment. As some of the NCSC staffhad been employed for a relatively long time, the panelstressed the need for the Administration to properly managethe NCSC Staff Scheme to prevent abuse. In this connection,the panel welcomed the Administration’s initiative toconduct a special review of the NCSC staff situation on adepartment-by-department basis to gain a betterunderstanding of individual departments’ overall manpowersituation. The panel urged the Administration to consider,
after the review, whether some of the NCSC posts, in
particular those created to meet service needs on a long-term basis or those filled by NCSC staff continuously forfive years or more, should be converted to civil service posts.
The panel also monitored the development of an improved
civil service pay adjustment mechanism. Members expressedconcern about the slow progress of the Pay Level Surveywhich was expected to be completed by the end of 2006,after which the Administration would consult the staff sideon the proposed application of the survey findings with aview to arriving at a decision by mid-2007. The panel urgedthe Administration to maintain close communication withthe staff side so as to ensure that staff feedback would betaken into account throughout the process of the survey.
The panel followed up on the review of civil service
allowances and the review of the policy governing post-service employment of former directorate civil servants. Onthe review of fringe benefit type of civil service allowances,the panel noted that while a number of civil service staffbodies considered the final proposed changes acceptable,51the staff side of the Police Force Council was of the view
that the proposed changes represented a unilateral variationof the terms of employment of civil servants and queriedthe legitimacy of the proposed changes. The Administrationstressed that the final proposed changes were lawful, fairand reasonable. As regards the review of the policy on post-service employment of former directorate civil servants, thepanel welcomed the revised arrangements put forward bythe Administration to improve the existing control regimeto provide better safeguard against conflict of interest andnegative public perception.
On the new initiative to introduce five-day week in the
Government, members generally indicated their support forthe phased implementation approach, but stressed that noadditional government expenditure and no reduction ingovernment services should be involved. The panel urgedthe Administration to closely monitor the implementationof five-day week and review the arrangement, in particular,its impact on service quality, the public and civil servantsso as to assess the need for fine-tuning the new arrangement.
Panel on Security
Some members commended the Police for playing a keyrole in facilitating the Sixth Ministerial Conference of theWorld Trade Organization to be held successfully in HongKong. Some other members expressed concern that some1,000 people were arrested in the demonstrations on 17 and18 December 2005. These members were also concernedabout allegations that the Police had ill-treated detainedpersons and deprived these persons of basic rights accordingto international human rights standards. Some membersurged the Administration to appoint independent persons
to conduct a thorough inquiry into the Police’s actionsduring the Conference period in order to enhance publicconfidence.
Members raised various concerns and queries about the
Administration’s legislative proposals regulating the conductof interception of communications and covert surveillanceby law enforcement agencies. Some members expressedconcern as to how “more intrusive” and “less intrusive”covert surveillance would be differentiated, and opposed theproposal that a panel of judges authorising interception of
communications and the “more intrusive” covert
surveillance operations should be appointed by the ChiefExecutive. They also opposed the proposal to conductintegrity check on panel judges prior to their appointment.
Some members queried why the subject of interception or
covert surveillance operation was not notified after suchactivities had discontinued. They considered that in casesof interception or covert surveillance which had beenconducted mistakenly, the persons concerned should benotified. Some members suggested that there should bepenalty provisions for non-compliance with the legislationor the code of practice. They also suggested that a committee,instead of a Commissioner on Interception ofCommunications and Covert Surveillance, should beestablished as an independent oversight authority.
The panel discussed the shooting incident involving Police
officers in Tsim Sha Tsui on 17 March 2006. Some membersexpressed concern as to whether the investigation into theincident would be conducted in a fair and just manner. They52suggested that an independent committee of inquiry should
be appointed to investigate the incident. The panel wasassured that the Police would continue conducting theinvestigation thoroughly and impartially.
Some members expressed support for the introduction of
the proposed Quality Migrants Admission Scheme. Someother members, however, expressed concern about theimplications of the proposed Scheme on local employment.They urged the Administration to put in place effectivemeasures to prevent possible abuse of the Scheme. Theyconsidered that representatives of the labour sector shouldbe appointed to the selection committee.
Regarding the leakage of personal data kept the Independent
Police Complaints Council (IPCC) on the Internet,members pointed out that IPCC was not a statutory body,and the staff of its Secretariat were civil servants providingadministrative support to IPCC. Furthermore, the terms ofreference of IPCC did not include resolving issues arisingfrom the incident. Members urged the Government toprovide support to IPCC to help resolve the matter, or takeover the remedial work.
Panel on Transport
The panel was consulted on a number of major transportissues, including the proposed merger of the Mass TransitRailway and Kowloon-Canton Railway Systems. Membersoffered views to the Administration in formulating and fine-tuning transport policies and strategies that met publicneeds. The Rail Merger Bill was subsequently introducedinto the Legislative Council on 5 July 2006.The panel examined the proposed fare reduction packages
of the franchised bus companies and railway corporations.Members called on the Administration to request publictransport operators to reduce their fares and offerconcessionary fares to the elderly and persons withdisabilities.
The panel reviewed the planning and implementation of a
number of key transport infrastructural projects in HongKong, including the Hong Kong-Shenzhen WesternCorridor and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Memberscalled on the Administration to expand the road networkin North West New T erritories so as to cater for the
Members of the Panel on Transport visit the site of the Hong Kong-
Shenzhen Western Corridor landing point in Ngau Hom Shek tobe briefed on the progress of the project.
Members pose
in front of theHong Kong-ShenzhenWesternCorridorconstructionsite.
53additional traffic demand upon the commissioning of the
new cross-boundary transport infrastructure. A delegationof the panel also undertook a duty visit to the Mainland on5 and 6 December 2005 to observe the latest transportinfrastructural development in Pearl River Delta. Duringthe two-day visit, officials from the Mainland also exchangedviews with members on a wide range of transport issues.
On road safety, the panel reviewed the effectiveness of the
road safety legislation implemented in the past few years,particularly the ones relating to drink driving and use ofmobile phone while driving. The panel also examinedmeasures to enhance safety of public light bus and taxioperations.With the gradual expansion of railway network, there were
increasing concerns about the inter-modal coordination ofpublic transport services. The panel discussed with theAdministration and the transport trades the related issues,including the operating environment and permitted scopeof businesses of individual trades, as well as the respectiverole and function of individual transport modes in thetransport services market.
The distribution of traffic among the three road-harbour
crossings, and the utilization of Route 3 and the alternativenon-tolled routes were still high on the agenda of the panel.
Members considered that there was urgency in finding
solutions which would best protect the interests of the publicand be acceptable to both the Administration and thefranchisees.
The panel had formed a subcommittee to monitor the
development, implementation and operation of railwayprojects in Hong Kong. Upon learning of the East RailAt the start of a two-day visit to Pearl River Delta, members of
the Panel on Transport meet with Guangdong Province officialsto exchange views on traffic and transport issues.
While visitingShenzhen’s YantianPort, members arebriefed on theoperation andhandling capacityof its containerterminals.
Members of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railwaysvisit the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation Fo Tan Depotfollowing a series of safety-related incidents on East Rail.54underframe equipment mounting cracks, the subcommittee
held a series of meetings to review the root causes of theincidents and the proposed rectification measures proposedby Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation and theAdministration to ensure railway safety. The subcommitteealso reviewed the notification and reporting regime forrailway incidents and matters. The planning andimplementation of Kowloon Southern Link, Northern Link,Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong KongExpress Rail Link, and Shatin to Central Link were alsoexamined.
Panel on Welfare Services
The Administration briefed the panel on the Special One-Off Grant (SOG), which was intended to provide supportto non-governmental organizations (NGOs) currentlyreceiving the Tide-Over Grant (TOG) after the cessation ofthe TOG period in 2006-2007. Members were veryconcerned that the managements of some NGOs unilaterallychanged or were planning to change the terms andconditions of services of their employees in order to attainfinancial viability. Members were of the view that thegrievances concerning the SOG were rooted in the LumpSum Grant subventions system. They urged theAdministration to conduct a comprehensive review of thesystem. The Administration considered that there was noneed to do so, having regard to the positive impacts of thesystem on the development of social welfare services andthe wide acceptance of the system by NGOs. TheAdministration would, however, examine whether therewere specific aspects which might be improved after the SOGarrangement was finalized.The panel held a joint meeting with the Panel on Health
Services and the Panel on Manpower to discuss the supportprovided by the Administration to patients of Severe AcuteRespiratory Syndrome (SARS) and their families. At theCouncil meeting on 17 May 2006, the chairman of the panelmoved a motion urging the Administration to, among otherthings, relax the Trust Fund for SARS’ $500,000 ceiling onspecial ex-gratia financial assistance for each eligiblerecovered or “suspected” SARS patient, and to grant specialex-gratia relief payments to families with deceased elderlySARS patients irrespective of whether the affected families
had been relying on the deceased for financial support. The
motion was carried.
The panel discussed the services and support to victims of
sexual violence. Members were concerned that theAdministration had stopped the funding for RainLily, a one-stop comprehensive service for victims of sexual violence.The panel was dissatisfied that the Social WelfareDepartment had invited NGOs to express interest to operatethe proposed multi-purpose crisis intervention and supportcentre without first conducting consultation with the paneland relevant stakeholders on the new service model.
Members were concerned that the Administration had
abandoned the previous planning mechanism in the formof a five-year plan and adopted instead a planning approachcomprising mainly an annual consultation mechanism withthe welfare sector and the District Welfare PlanningProtocol. Following discussion at two meetings, the panelrequested the Administration to provide a paper setting outthe whole process and timetable of its social welfare planningmechanism for members’ further consideration.55The subcommittee set up under the panel to review the
strategy and measures for tackling family violence discussedthe recommendations of the Coroner’s Court on the TinShui Wai family tragedy which occurred in April 2004; thereview report on the implementation of recommendationsof the Review Panel on Family Services in Tin Shui Wai;improvement measures of the Police on the handling offamily violence, including provision of a checklist; and thepreliminary proposed amendments to the DomesticViolence Ordinance.
The subcommittee set up under the panel to review the
existing arrangements for the Comprehensive Social
Security Allowance (CSSA) Scheme and the Social SecurityAllowance Scheme discussed the New Dawn Project forsingle parent recipients of CSSA; annual adjustmentmechanisms of the CSSA standard payment rates; basicneeds of the elderly, the disabled and children; provision oflong-term supplement and burial grant; release of CSSA todischarged offenders; difficulties faced by the poor elderlyin applying for CSSA and the exercise of discretion by theDirector of Social Welfare in handling applicants unable tosatisfy the seven-year residence requirement.56Chapter 4
Redress System
The Council operates a redress system under which the
public can make representations on or seek solutions
to problems arising from Government policies, decisionsand procedures. Under the system, Members provideassistance, where justified, for members of the public whoare aggrieved by Government actions or policies. They alsodeal with public representations on Government policiesand legislation as well as other matters of public concern.
In groups of six, Members take turns to be on duty each
week to oversee the system and to receive and handlerepresentations 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 giveguidance to staff in processing cases. Staff of the Secretariatprovide full-time support service for Members in theoperation of the system.
In 2005-2006, 944 new cases were received. Of these, 232
were group representations and 712 were cases brought upby individual members of the public. Out of the 900 casesdealt with and concluded within the period, Membersdirectly handled 659 cases, which constituted 73.2% of thecaseload. Of the remaining 241 cases, 229 were views whichwere circulated to Members for consideration, and 12 wereenquiries and simple cases which were handled bySecretariat staff on behalf of Members. In view of theincreased complexity of cases and the increasing awarenessof civil rights, the demand on the service grew considerablyespecially in terms of quality. In order to resolve casesexpeditiously, Members held 56 case conferences with
representatives of the Administration. In addition, 1,631telephone cases were handled during the year under review.
The nature of the cases concluded during the period under
review is shown in Fig. 4.1 , and the outcome of these cases
is shown in Fig. 4.2 . Of the 900 cases concluded, assistance
was provided to 771 cases (85.6%), while the remaining 129cases (14.4%) were not pursued, as these were either outsidethe scope of the redress system, groundless, orincomprehensible.
Fig 4.1 Nature of concluded cases
Fig 4.2 Outcome of concluded cases
(C) Proposal/View
334
(37.1%)(B) Request for assistance
146
(16.2%)
(A) Complaint
277
(30.8%)
(E) Matters outside scope
121
(13.5%)(D) Enquiry
22
(2.4%)
Information given/
referrals made
489
(54.3%)Suitable assistance given
162
(18.0%)
Cases resolved/
views accepted
120
(13.3%)
Not pursued because
outside scope, groundless,
incomprehensible, etc.
129
(14.4%)57At Fig. 4.3 and Fig. 4.4 respectively are statistical breakdowns
of these concluded cases, by nature and by outcome, by the10 Government policy bureaux/departments which receivedthe largest number of complaints. A breakdown of allconcluded cases by Government policy bureaux/departments, independent organizations and others is atAppendix 6 .ANALYSIS OF SIGNIFICANT CASES DEAL T
WITH
Some of the more common and significant cases dealt with
under the redress system are as follows:
Housing, Planning and Lands Related Issues
The Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau attracted thelargest number of cases, totalling 82. These consisted of: (a)cases concerning the Administration’s policy for theprovision of recreation and sports facilities, and themanagement of public housing estates and facilities for
public housing tenants; and (b) views on the consent scheme
for the pre-sale of uncompleted flats, the land use of theTamar Site, and the proposals to amend the Landlord andT enant (Consolidation) Ordinance and to introduce amandatory building inspection scheme.Fig 4.3
Fig 4.4Statistical breakdown of concluded cases
by nature by the 10 Government policy bureaux/departments
which received the largest number of complaints
0102030405060708090
HOUSING, PLANNING & LANDS BUREAUHOUSING DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENTTRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
HEALTH, WELFARE & FOOD BUREAUHONG KONG POLICE FORCE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT & WORKS BUREAUFOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENTHOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTNumber of cases
Government Policy Bureaux/Departments
Nature:
Complaint Request for
assistanceProposal/view Enquiry Matter outside scope
Statistical breakdown of concluded cases
by outcome by the 10 Government policy bureaux/departments
which received the largest number of complaints
0102030405060708090
HOUSING, PLANNING&LANDSB UREAU
HOUSINGDEPARTMENT
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
HEALTH,WELFARE &FOODBUREAU
HONGKONGPOLICEF ORCE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT &WORKS BUREAU
FOOD&ENVIRONMENTALHYGIENEDEPARTMENT
HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTNumber of cases
Government Policy Bureaux/Departments
Outcome:
Not pursued because outside scope,
groundless, incomprehensible, etc.Informationgiven/referrals madeSuitable assistance
givenCases resolved/views
acceptedIn connection with a complaint about the construction of a temple
in Siu Sai Wan, Members conduct a site visit to observe thesurrounding environment and listen to the pro and con opinionsof local residents.
58One of the cases was related to an application for the
rezoning of a lot in Ap Lei Chau from “Other Specified Uses”annotated “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and OilProducts Transit depot” to “Residential (Group A)” .Residents nearby were worried that additional residentialdevelopments would aggravate the traffic problem. Theyalso contended that such sites were granted to the operatorsof essential public utilities for a specific purpose. If the landceased to be used for LPG transit depot purpose, theAdministration should invoke the cessation of user clause.The residents further requested the Administration to turn
the lot into an open space to alleviate the problem of
shortage of open space in Ap Lei Chau. The departmentsconcerned informed Members that they had reservationson the rezoning application. As a number of residentialestates currently relied on the LPG transit depot for centralLPG supply, such supply would be affected if the depotceased to operate. Furthermore, traffic data provided by thedeveloper had yet to be substantiated. However, it was notpossible for the Administration to invoke the cessation ofuser clause to re-enter the site, as it was still being used forLPG transit depot purpose. As regards the residents’ requestfor open space, the Administration clarified that sufficientlocal open space had been provided in Ap Lei Chau. TheT own Planning Board ultimately decided not to approve tothe rezoning application.
Housing Cases
The second largest number of cases, totalling 66, were onhousing issues. These consisted mainly of complaints fromindividuals on the management and maintenance of publicrental housing (PRH) estates, and applications for transfer
and compassionate rehousing as well as termination oftenancy. Group cases were mainly on the redevelopment ofPRH estates, installation of lifts and replacement of doors,and the provision and maintenance of shopping and openspace and recreational facilities.
A deputation comprising tenants of a PRH estate in Kwai
Chung was dissatisfied with the inadequate provision ofopen space and recreational facilities in the vicinity and theabsence of an implementation schedule for developing anearby site into a district open space. As the site wasfrequented by residents, especially the elderly, for exercisesin the morning, the deputation called on the Hong KongHousing Authority to accord priority to its development.In response to Members’ strong request, the Hong KongHousing Authority agreed to expedite the project andprovide permanent recreational facilities for the elderlyA concern group meets with the Members to express their
discontent with the Mandatory Building Inspection Schemeintroduced by the Government.
59including a landscaped garden with sitting-out areas, a
walking trail, an open plaza for practising Tai Chi, a pebblefoot massage path and gateball courts, as well as facilitiesfor children including play areas and table-tennis.Construction work had commenced in August 2006 forcompletion in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Social Welfare Cases
Cases related to the Social Welfare Department, totalling44, were the third largest number of cases handled duringthe year. These consisted mainly of individuals’ complaints
against the Social Welfare Department in administering the
Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme and thedepartment’s supervision of non-government organizationsin the deployment of public funds. Views were also receivedregarding abuse of Comprehensive Social SecurityAssistance and the provision of special grants under thescheme.Transport Cases
Transport cases, totalling 41, were the fourth largest categoryof cases handled during the year. Most of the cases broughtforth by individuals were on traffic management issues, suchas requests for the addition of traffic lights and GreenMinibus stands, the design of loading and unloading areasand complaints about traffic congestion. Other cases were
on public bus and Green Minibus services, audio-visual
broadcasting on buses and illegal parking. Group cases weremainly about the provision of Green Minibus services, thedesign of roads, the application for ferry fare increase andthe renewal of licence for retired driving instructors offranchised bus companies. The issues were taken up withthe Administration in the form of written referrals or caseconferences.
Members meet with a hawkers’ rights advocacy group to hear
their grievances and discuss any assistance that could be offered.
At the invitation of the Tuen Mun District Board, Membersconduct a site visit to observe various traffic congestion “blackspots” in the area.
60Health, Welfare and Food Related Issues
The Health, Welfare and Food Bureau attracted 37 cases
during the period under review. The majority of these casesbrought up by individuals were views and suggestions onhealth care services and health prevention programmesinitiated by the Administration. These included servicesprovided by public hospitals, issues arising from theregistration of Chinese medicine practitioners in HongKong, proposals for the formulation of a comprehensive andeffective strategy to prevent the outbreak of avian influenzaand further banning of smoking in public places to ensure
public health. Group cases were mainly on social welfare
policies and measures to enhance the public medical servicesprovided by the Hospital Authority, in particular, those forthe elderly and chronic patients in poverty.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT CASES
Cages for Collecting Used Clothing
Some District Council members complained to Members
that the existence of on-street metal cages for collecting usedclothing had become rampant; complaints were alsoreceived from members of the public. They contended thatsome cages were placed in public street on the pretext ofcharity and environmental protection, but the clothingcollected was in fact sold for profit, and enforcement actionswere slow and ineffective. Members pointed out to theAdministration that as such cages were usually placed onthe streets unattended for a long time, they causedobstruction to pedestrians and created environmentalhygiene problems. In response to Members’ request, theLands Department co-ordinated the efforts of relevant
Government departments and introduced a designated sitescheme under which charitable organizations could applyfor collection cages to be placed only at designated sites fora specified number of days and under certain restrictions.However, the implementation of the scheme in somedistricts showed that it was generally not successful. TheAdministration subsequently decided to adopt a newapproach to respond to the community’s aspiration for acleaner and tidier environment. The Permanent Secretaryfor Home Affairs announced that effective from mid-July
2006, all on-street cages would be removed immediately in
accordance with the Summary Offences Ordinance. At thesame time, in order to support initiatives on recycling andreducing waste, the Administration would invite non-profitmaking and charitable organizations to manage“community recycling banks” to be placed in designated off-street spots, such as community centres, Governmentbuildings and playgrounds. The Administration briefed theChairmen and Vice-chairmen of the 18 District Councilsand obtained their unanimous support.
Provision of Medical and Hospital Services
Three cases handled under the redress system were relatedto the provision of medical and hospital services.
Members of Kwai Tsing District Council solicited Members’
assistance regarding the provision of evening out-patientservice at the North Kwai Chung Clinic. The District Councilmembers were dissatisfied with the Hospital Authority (HA)for not allocating resources for evening out-patient service61at the clinic, despite the increased demand of the ageing
population in the district and the grass roots work forcewho left home early for work and returned late in the day.At a case conference, Members urged HA to launch a pilotscheme to gauge the demand of the residents. HAsubsequently launched the pilot scheme which was well-received by the residents with a high utilization rate. AtMembers’ request, HA agreed to allocate additionalresources for the provision of the service on a long termbasis.
A deputation sought assistance regarding the alleged closure
of the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of the
Ruttonjee Hospital. The deputation was of the view thatthe A&E services of the Ruttonjee Hospital should not beterminated or scaled down, as Wanchai was at the hub ofthe Hong Kong Island, and the A&E Department wasessential for providing emergency services to people in thedistrict. Otherwise, patients would have to be taken all theway to the Pamela Youde Nethersole Hospital in Chai Wanor the Queen Mary Hospital in Pokfulam for emergencytreatment. At the ensuing case conference, HA and theAdministration stressed that there was no plan to terminateor scale down the A&E services of the Ruttonjee Hospital.However, as HA was fully subvented by public funds, it hadto review its medical services from time to time and adjustits services taking into account factors such as the patternand volume of service utilization. At Members’ request, theAdministration undertook to consult the Panel on HealthServices and District Councils on any future plans forchanges to the services.A refugees protection group’s request for free hospital
services for asylum seekers and refugees. The group allegedthat pursuant to the change of policy in public medicalservices in Hong Kong, the access of asylum seekers andrefugees to hospital services was denied and their right tohealth was jeopardized. The Administration and HA assuredMembers that asylum seekers who were awaiting thedecision of the United Nations High Commissioner forRefugees (UNHCR) on their claims for refugee status, aswell as refugees whose status had been recognized byUNHCR, could have access to medical services at public
hospitals. However, for persons whose applications for
refugee status had been rejected by UNHCR, they would bereported to the Police or Immigration Department if theyfailed to produce a passport with a valid visa or arecognizance paper when seeking medical attention at publichospitals and clinics. The Administration stressed that it wasnecessary for HA to report any illegal immigrant who wassuspected to have breached the conditions of stay in HongKong to the authorities concerned. Nevertheless, medicalservice would be provided first if such a person requiredemergency medical attention.62Supervision of Fund Raising Activities and
Issuance of Lottery Licence
Representatives of a voluntary agency sought assistance
regarding fund-raising activities and the sale of lotterytickets in public streets. They urged the Administration torelax the restrictions, particularly with regard to the locationof money collection boxes/bags and the number of workersparticipating in such activities. The Social WelfareDepartment subsequently advised that the Lotteries FundAdvisory Committee had endorsed a proposal which wouldallow workers to move around with donation boxes/bags in
Ms Alice Tai (second from right),
the Ombudsman, updatesMembers on the work of her Office.public streets, if the organizations concerned had applied
for setting up donation boxes at stationed counters at thesame time. As regards the number of workers, thedepartment clarified that no restriction was imposed on thenumber of workers taking part in fund-raising activities inpublic streets, while the T elevision and EntertainmentLicensing Authority advised that discretion for relaxing themaximum number of workers for the sale of lottery ticketsin public streets might be given so long as nuisance andobstruction was not caused to users of public streets.63Chapter 5
Liaison
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 Counciland other parliamentary organizations outside Hong Kong,and for considering proposals for setting up friendshipgroups with such organizations. It makes recommendationsto the House Committee on such matters. The membershipof the subcommittee is in Appendix 5 .
LUNCHEONS WITH CONSULS-GENERAL
T o enhance contacts between Members and the diplomatic
community in Hong Kong, luncheons were organized toprovide opportunities for Members to make acquaintanceand exchange views with consular officials on the work of
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai hosts regular luncheons for
Consuls-General to keep them informed on the Council’s workand Hong Kong’s latest development. (From left): Hon Mrs RitaFAN HSU Lai-tai; Mr A F M Gousal Azam SARKER, Consul-General of Bangladesh; Mr Usman Alhaji BARAYA, Consul-General of Nigeria and Mr Bader S AL-TUNAIB, Consul-General of Kuwait.the Council as well as matters of mutual concern. Between
October 2005 and September 2006, three such luncheonswere held, which were attended by a total of 47 consularofficials.
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (right) and Hon LEE Wing-tat
(centre) chat with Mr T ariq Shafi CHAK, Consul-General ofPakistan.
Hon SIN Chung-kai exchanges views with Mr Andrew ThomasROE, Head of Office, European Commission of the EuropeanUnion.64CONTACT WITH DISTRICT COUNCILS
Members hold on a roster basis regular meetings with the
District Councils to exchange views on matters or issues ofmutual interest. Members convene such meetings by turn.Each meeting is followed by a luncheon attended bymembers 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, whileindividual cases are taken up by the Complaints Divisionfor follow-up with the Government. During the 2005-2006session, 18 meetings with District Councils were held.CONTACT WITH HEUNG YEE KUK
Members hold regular meetings with Councillors of HeungY ee Kuk to exchange views on matters or issues of mutualconcern. During the 2005-2006 session, a meeting betweenMembers and Heung Y ee Kuk Councillors was held on 29November 2005. The Chairman of the House Committeepresided at the meeting. Policy issues raised at the meetingwere referred to the relevant panels and the Administrationfor follow-up.
VISITORS
On a regular basis, Members and senior staff of theLegislative Council Secretariat receive visitingparliamentarians, dignitaries and delegations referred by the
Information Services Department and other departments
of the Government, and by consuls-general and tertiaryinstitutions in Hong Kong. During the 2005-2006 session,a total of 109 meetings were held with visitors to brief themMembers meet with the Island District Council members to
exchange views on matters of mutual interest and concern.
Members meet with a delegation led by Mr Herman DE CROO(first right), President of Belgium’s House of Representatives.
65
Mr Lubomir ZAORALEK, Chairman of the Chamber of
Deputies, Parliament of the Czech Republic, meets withHon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai for a useful exchange ofinformation about their respective legislatures.
Mr Peeter KREITZBERG, Chairman of the Estonian-Chinese Parliamentary Group of the EstonianParliament, receives a souvenir from Hon HowardYOUNG.
Mr Newt GINGRICH (second right), former Speaker ofthe United States House of Representatives, poses withHon Bernard CHAN (right) and Hon SIN Chung-kaiin the Chamber following a discussion on Hong Kong’slatest development.
A delegation of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairsfrom Ireland meets with Members and exchanges viewson matters of mutual interest.A delegation from the Parliament of Canada meets with
Members to discuss issues relating to the World TradeOrganization priorities, and bilateral relations betweenHong Kong/Mainland and Canada.
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 andprominent persons from various countries and places.66Chapter 6
Support Services
for Members
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMISSION
The Legislative Council Commission is a statutory body
established under The Legislative Council
Commission Ordinance (Cap. 443). Chaired by thePresident of the Council and comprising nine otherMembers (as provided in the Ordinance, the Commissioncan have not more than 13 members, including theChairman), the Commission exercises managerial andfinancial functions in providing, through the LegCoSecretariat, administrative support and facilities to theCouncil independent of the Government. There are three
committees and one subcommittee under the Commission
to carry out specific delegated functions. Membership ofthe Commission, its committees and subcommittee, andtheir terms of reference are set out in Appendix 7 .
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SECRETARIAT
Headed by the Secretary General, the LegCo Secretariat
comprises nine divisions. Staff of the Secretariat are directlyappointed by the Commission. As at 30 September 2006,there was an establishment of 316 posts in the Secretariat.The organization chart is shown in Appendix 8 .67Appendix 1
Composition
of the Legislative Council
PRESIDENT
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai, GBS, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
MEMBERS
FUNCTIONAL CONSTITUENCIES
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai, SBS, 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, GBS, JP
(Insurance)
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun, SBS, JP
(T extiles and Garment)
Hon SIN Chung-kai, JP
(Information T echnology)
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong, GBS
(Commercial – Second)
Hon WONG Yung-kan, JP
(Agriculture and Fisheries)
Hon Howard YOUNG, SBS, JP
(T ourism)
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 T ommy 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, JP
(Health Services)
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung, SBS, 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)
Hon TAM Heung-man
(Accountancy)68GEOGRAPHICAL CONSTITUENCIES
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun, GBS, JP
(New T erritories East)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
(New T erritories West)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
(New T erritories 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 T erritories 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 T erritories West)
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-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 T erritories East)
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, JP
(New T erritories East)Hon CHOY So-yuk, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
(New T erritories East)
Hon TAM Yiu-chung, GBS, JP
(New T erritories West)
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
(New T erritories West)
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee, SBS, JP
(Kowloon West)
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee, SC, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon LEE Wing-tat
(New T erritories West)
Hon LI Kwok-ying, MH, JP
(New T erritories East)
Hon MA Lik, GBS, JP
(Hong Kong Island)
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit, SC
(Kowloon East)
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
(New T erritories East)
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming, SBS, JP
(New T erritories West)
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah, SC
(New T erritories East)
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
(Kowloon East)69Appendix 2
Members’
Biographies
HON MRS RITA FAN HSU LAI-TAI, GBS, JP
President of the Legislative Council
Date of Birth: 20 September 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IHonorary Doctor of Social Science, The City University
of Hong Kong (2005)
IHonorary Doctor Degree, China University of Political
Science and Law, People’s Republic of China (2003)
IMaster of Social Science (in Psychology), The
University of Hong Kong (1970-1973)
ICertificate in Personnel Management, The University
of Hong Kong (1969-1971)
IBachelor of Science (in Chemistry and Physics), The
University of Hong Kong (1964-1967)
ISt. Stephen’s Girls’ College, Hong Kong (1952-1964)
Occupation:
Full-time Legislator
Public Service:
Present Service
IHong Kong Deputy to the Tenth National People’s
Congress of the People’s Republic of China
IChairman of the Board of Trustee of the Association
for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong withChina Charitable Trust Fund
ISupervising Adviser of the Hong Kong Federation of
WomenPast Service
IPresident of the Second Legislative Council
(2000-2004)
IPresident of the First Legislative Council (1998-2000)
IPresident of the Provisional Legislative Council(1997-1998)
IHong Kong Deputy to the Ninth National People’s
Congress of the People’s Republic of China
(1998-2003)
IMember of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)
IMember of the Preliminary Working Committee for
the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (1993-1995)
IMember of the Executive Council (1989-1992)
IMember of the Legislative Council (1983-1992)
IChairman of the Education Commission (1990-1992)
IChairman of the Board of Education (1986-1989)70HON MIRIAM LAU KIN-YEE, GBS, JP
President’s Deputy
Date of Birth: 27 April 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.A. Hons., The University of Hong Kong
ISolicitor, Supreme Court of Hong Kong
ISolicitor, Supreme Court of England
IBarrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria,
Australia
IDiploma in Chinese Law, University of East Asia
Occupation:
ISolicitor and Notary Public
IChina-Appointed Attesting Officer
Public Service:
IChairman, House Committee, Legislative Council
IChairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council
(1998-2003)
IChairman, Committee on Members’ Interests,
Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IChairman, Panel on Transport, Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998)
IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IChairman, Committee on Members’ Interests,
Legislative Council (1995-1997)
IChairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council
(1991-1997)
IMember, Legislative Council (1988-1997) (Transport
and Communication Constituency 1995-1997)
IMember, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegionIChairman, Security and Guarding Services Industry
Authority (1995-2005)
IChairman, Standing Committee on Disciplined
Services Salaries and Conditions of Service
(1991-2000)
IChairman, Correctional Services Children’s Education
Trust Committee (1990-1999)
IMember, Fight Crime Committee (1989-2001)
IMember, The Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
(1990-1996)
IChairman, Subcommittee on Guardianship and
Custody of The Law Reform Commission of Hong
Kong
IMember, Regional Council (1986-1991)
IMember, Hospital Governing Committee, Kowloon
Hospital (1993-2001)
IMember, Hong Kong Maritime Industry Council
IMember, Hong Kong Port Development Council
IChairman, Port Development Advisory Group
IMember, Hong Kong Logistics Development Council
IShepherd, S-Logistics Project Group
ICouncil Member, Hong Kong Baptist University
IExternal Board Member of International Centre for
Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong PolytechnicUniversity71HON JAMES TIEN PEI-CHUN, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 8 January 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IM. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, San Jose State
University, USA (1970)
IB. Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois,
USA (1968)
IDiocesan Boys’ School, Hong Kong (1964)
Occupation:
IChairman, Manhattan Holdings Limited
IChairman, Manhattan Garments (Int’l) Limited
Public Service:
Government Boards and Committees
IChairman, Panel on Economic Services, Legislative
Council
IMember, Committee on Governance and Political
Development of the Commission on StrategicDevelopment
IMember, Commission on Poverty
Non-Government Boards and Committees
IMember, National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference
IChairman, Liberal Party
IGeneral Committee Member, Hong Kong General
Chamber of CommerceIGeneral Committee Member, Federation of Hong
Kong Industries
IAdvisor, Heung Yee Kuk New T erritories
IHonorary President, New T erritories General Chamber
of Commerce
ICourt Member, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
IMember, Council of The Chinese University of Hong
Kong72HON ALBERT HO CHUN-YAN
Date of Birth: 1 December 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IBachelor of Laws (Hons.), The University of Hong
Kong
IPost-graduate Certificate in Laws, The University of
Hong Kong
ISolicitor, Supreme Court of Hong Kong
INotary Public
Occupation:
Practising Solicitor and Notary Public
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council
(2003-2004)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council (2000-2001)
IMember, Tuen Mun District Council (2000-present)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)
IChairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council
(1995-1997)
IMember, Provisional Regional Council(7/1997-12/1999)
IMember, Regional Council (1995-6/1997)
IElected Member, Legislative Council (1995-6/1997)IR DR HON RAYMOND HO CHUNG-TAI, SBS,
S.B.ST.J., JP
Date of Birth: 23 March 1939
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IPh.D., City University of London, UK (1968-1971)
IP .D.S.E., University of Manchester, UK (1963-1964)
IB.Sc. (Eng.), The University of Hong Kong (1963)
IHonorary Doctor of Laws, Hon. LLD, University of
Manchester, UK (2001)
IHonorary Doctor of Business Administration, Hon.
DBA, The City University of Hong Kong (1999)
IAuthorized Person (Building Ordinance)
IRegistered Structural Engineer (Building Ordinance)
IRegistered Professional Engineer (Building, Civil,
Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural)
IHonorary Fellow & Past President (1987-1988), The
Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Disciplines: -Building, Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical,Structural)
IFellow, Institution of Civil Engineers, UK
IFellow, Former Vice President (1989-1990) &
International Representative (Asia-Pacific Region)(1983-1997), Institution of Structural Engineers, UK
IFormer Council Member (1984-1987) and Registered
Principal, The Association of Consulting Engineers ofHong Kong
IFellow, The Hong Kong Academy of Engineering
Sciences
IHonorary Fellow and Former Honorary Advisor
(2004-2006), The Chartered Institute of Building73IFellow & Past President (1989-1990), The Hong Kong
Association for the Advancement of Science andT echnology
IFellow & Former Honorary Adviser (1999-2002), The
Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administration
IHonorary Fellow, The Hong Kong Institute of Facility
Management
IFounder Member & Fellow, Hong Kong Institution of
Highways and Transportation
IHonorary Advisor & Honorary Fellow, The Hong Kong
Institute of Utility Surveyors
Occupation:
Engineer
Public Service:
Present Service
INon-official Justice of the Peace
IChairman, Public Works Subcommittee, Third
Legislative Council (2004-present)
IMember, Election Council for Hong Kong Deputies
to the T enth National People’s Congress of the People’sRepublic of China (2002-2007)
ICouncil Member, China Overseas Friendship
Association (Since 9/2003)
IChairman, Association of Engineering Professionals
in Society (Since 12/1995)
IAdvisory Professor, Construction Management
Research Centre of Shanghai T ongji University
(Since 7/1991)
IChairman (Since 2/2005) and Vice Chairman(1988-2/2005), Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Plant and
Ling Ao Nuclear Plant Safety Consultative CommitteePast Service
IMember, Second Legislative Council (Engineering
Functional Constituency) (2000-2004)
IMember, First Legislative Council (Engineering
Functional Constituency) (1998-2000)
IChairman, Public Works Subcommittee, Second
Legislative Council (2000-2004)
IDeputy Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee, First
Legislative Council (1998-2000)
IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IDeputy Chairman, Public Works Subcommittee,
Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IMember, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion (1996-2002)
IEx-officio Member, Election Committee for the Second
Legislative Council of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (2000-2004)
IEx-officio Member, Election Committee for the First
Legislative Council of the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (1998-2000)
IDeputy Chairman, Select Committee to Inquire into
the Circumstances Leading to the ProblemsSurrounding the Commencement of the Operation ofthe New Hong Kong International Airport at Chek LapKok since 6 July 1998 and Related Issues, LegislativeCouncil (1998-1999)
IMember, Select Committee on Building Problems of
Public Housing Units, Legislative Council (2001-2004)
IPresident, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
(1987-1988)74IMember, Basic Law Consultative Committee
(Representing Engineers) (1985-1990)
IHong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)
IMember, Election Council for Hong Kong Deputies
to the Ninth National People’s Congress of the People’sRepublic of China (1997-2002)
ICouncil Chairman, The City University of Hong Kong/
Former City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (1992-1994)
IChairman, Transport Advisory Committee(1995-1997)
IMember, Industry and T echnology Development
Council (ITDC) (1992-1994)
IChairman, Hong Kong Technology Committee of the
ITDC (1992-1994)
IMember, Planning Committee on Academic Awards
(1986-1987); Vice Chairman, Provisional Hong KongCouncil for Academic Accreditation (1987-1990) &Vice Chairman & Chairman of Executive Committee,Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation
(1990-1991)
IMember, Consultative Committee on the New Airport
and Related Projects (1991-1998)
ICouncil Member, Vocational Training Council(1993-1998)
IMember (1988-1995), & Chairman of Finance
Committee, Occupational Safety and Health Council
IMember (1981-1993), & Chairman (1983-1993) of Finance
Committee, Construction Industry Training Authority
IMember, Advisory Group on Road Openings(2001-2002)
IMember, Gas Safety Advisory Committee(9/1997-8/2005)HON LEE CHEUK-Y AN
Date of Birth: 12 February 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications:
B. Sc. (Eng.), Department of Civil Engineering, TheUniversity of Hong Kong
Occupation:
General Secretary, Hong Kong Confederation of TradeUnions
Public Service:
IMember, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998-present)
IVice Chairman, Hong Kong Alliance in Support of
Patriotic Democratic Movements of China
(2003-present)
ICommittee Member, Hong Kong Catholic
Commission on Labour Affairs (1992-1994)
IOrganizer, Kwun T ong Occupational Health Centre
(1978-1980)
IExecutive Secretary, Hong Kong Christian Industrial
Committee (1980-1990)
IChief Executive and General Secretary, Hong Kong
Confederation of Trade Unions (1990-present)
ICommittee Member, Employees Retraining Board
(1995-2005)
ICommittee Member, Construction Advisory Board
(1996-3/1999)
ICommittee Member, Committee on Occupational
Safety and Health, Labour Advisory Board
(2/1999-2005)75HON MARTIN LEE CHU-MING, SC, JP
Date of Birth: 8 June 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.A., The University of Hong Kong
IQueen’s Counsel
ISenior Counsel
Occupation:
Barrister-at-law
Public Service:
ILegal Adviser, Hong Kong Medical Association
IMember, Democratic Party
IMember, Hong Kong Bar Association
ILegal Adviser, Federation of Civil Service Unions
IMember of the Board of Reference, Christian Solidarity
Worldwide Hong Kong
IHonorary Legal Adviser, The Wong Tai Sin
Community Health Promotion Association
IHonorary Legal Adviser, Arts Association, The Hong
Kong University Students’ UnionDR HON DA VID LI KWOK-PO, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 13 March 1939
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IM.A. (Economics and Law), University of Cambridge
IFellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers
IFellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England
and Wales
IFellow, British Computer Society
IFellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, England
IHonorary Degree of Doctor of Law, University of
Cambridge
IHonorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, University of
Warwick
IHonorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, The University
of Hong Kong
IHonorary Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences,
Lingnan College
IHonorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, Trinity
College, Hartford, Connecticut
IFellow, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
Accountants
IFellow, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers
IFellow, The Australian Society of Certified Practising
Accountants
Occupation:
Banker (Chairman and Chief Executive, The Bank of EastAsia Limited)76Public Service:
Present Service
INon-Official Member, Hong Kong Executive Council
IUnofficial Justice of the Peace
IChairman, The Chinese Banks’ Association Limited
IMember, Hong Kong Association of Banks Committee
IMember, Consultative Council, Hong Kong
Association of Banks
IMember, Banking Advisory Committee
IMember, Exchange Fund Advisory Committee
IMember, Sub-committee on Currency Board
IChairman, Executive Committee and Council, Hong
Kong Management Association
IChairman, Executive Committee of The Friends of
Cambridge University in Hong Kong Limited
IChairman, Executive Committee of The Friends of
Uppingham School Limited
IChairman, Executive Committee of The Friends of
Winchester College Limited
IChairman, Executive Committee of St. James’
Settlement
IChairman, the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army,
Hong Kong and Macau Command
IChairman, East Asian History of Science Foundation
ILife Patron, The Hong Kong Ballet
IPatron, Festival Fringe
IVice Patron, The Community Chest of Hong Kong
IHonorary Patron, Mandarin Golf and Country Club
IHonorary Patron, Sincere Charitable Foundation
IGovernor, Asian Institute of Management
IPro-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong
IMember, Hong Kong Red Cross Advisory CouncilIMember, Pacific Rim Bankers Program Advisory Board
IMember, Council of Governors, Society for the
Promotion of Hospice Care
ITrustee, University Graduates Association Scholarship
Fund
IEmeritus Trustee, the Cambridge Foundation
ITrustee, Cambridge Overseas Trust
ITrustee, Board of Trustees, American Graduate School
of International Management (Thunderbird)
IFounding Member, Friends of The Oxford and
Cambridge Boat Race
IMember, The Asia Society International Council
IMember, A Commission on a New Asia
IHonorary Member, The Hong Kong Aviation Club
IHonorary Adviser, Hong Kong Arts Festival Society
Limited
IMember, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong
Kong
IHonorary Adviser, Overseas Graduates Association
IMember, SEI Center for Advanced Studies in
Management Board, The Wharton School of theUniversity of Pennsylvania
IMember, The Asia Society Hong Kong Centre Advisory
Committee
IFellow, McKinsey Global Institute
IFirst Honorary Chairman, Hong Kong Chamber of
Commerce in China
IVice President, the Council of the Hong Kong Institute
of Bankers
IMember, Board of Trustees of the Asia Business
Council77IMember, International Advisory Boards of Carlos P .
Romulo Foundation for Peace and Development
IMember, Federal Reserve Bank of New Y ork’s
International Advisory Committee
IMember, Hospital for Special Surgery - International
Advisory Council
IMember, Scripps International Network Advisory
Board
ISenior Member of The Conference Board, Inc.
IChairman, the Advisory Council to the Australian
International School Board
IMember, Advisory Board of Capital Magazine
IDirector, Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited
IDirector, HKICL Services Limited
IDirector, Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation
IChairman, The Hong Kong Settlers Housing
Corporation Limited
IChairman, St. Joseph’s College Foundation Limited
IHonorary President, Lee Clansmen’s Association
Limited
IMember, Daimler Chrysler International Advisory
Board
INon-executive Chairman, Edelman Asia Pacific
IMember, Komatsu International Advisory Board
IMember, Lafarge International Advisory Board
ISenior Adviser, Metrobank
IMember, Sirocco Aerospace International, SAE
International Advisory Board
IDeputy Chairman, SR Technics Holding Advisory
Board
IDirector, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.INon-Executive Director, China Merchants China
Direct Investments Limited
INon-Executive Director, China Overseas Land &
Investment Limited
INon-Executive Director, COSCO Pacific Limited
INon-Executive Director, Guangdong Investment
Limited
INon-Executive Director, The Hong Kong and China
Gas Company Limited
INon-Executive Director, The Hongkong and Shanghai
Hotels, Limited
INon-Executive Director, PCCW Limited
INon-Executive Director, San Miguel Brewery Hong
Kong Limited
INon-Executive Director, SCMP Group Limited
INon-Executive Director, Vitasoy International
Holdings Limited
Past Service
IHong Kong Affairs Adviser
IMember, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)
IVice-Chairman, Basic Law Drafting Committee(1985-1990)
IMember, Preliminary Working Committee,
Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong SpecialAdministrative Region (1993-1995)
IMember, Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
(1982-1985)
IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)78HON FRED LI WAH-MING, JP
Date of Birth: 25 April 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IBachelor of Arts (Sociology)
IMaster of Social Work
IRegistered Social Worker, Hong Kong
Occupation:
Member, Legislative Council
Public Service:
IDeputy Chairman, House Committee, Legislative
Council (2000-present)
IChairman, Panel on Food Safety and Environmental
Hygiene, Legislative Council (2000-present)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Economic Services,
Legislative Council (1998-2000)
IDeputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee,
Legislative Council (1998-2000)
IMember, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
IChairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative
Council (1994-1997)
IMember, Urban Council (1991-1997)
IMember, Kwun T ong District Board (1985-1994)
IMember, Executive Committee, Democratic Party
(1994-2000)
IMember, Urban Renewal Authority (2001-present)
IMember, Court and Council, Hong Kong Baptist
University (1991-2000)
IMember, Estate Agents Authority (1997-2000)
IMember, Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Mentally
Handicapped (1997-2003)IMember, Advisory Board, Tung Wah Group of
Hospitals (1991-1997)
IMember, Advisory Committee on Corruption(1996-2001)
IDirector, AIDS Concern (1998-2002)
IMember, Provisional Urban Council (1997-1999)
IDirector, Senior Citizen Home Safety Association
(1997-present)
IMember, ICAC Complaints Committee (2002-present)
IMember, Investor Education Advisory Committee, The
Securities and Futures Commission (2004-2005)
IMember, Action Committee Against Narcotics(2005-2006)
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority (2005-2007)79DR HON LUI MING-W AH, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 4 April 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IM.Sc., University of N.S.W., Sydney, Australia
IPh.D., University of Saskatchewan, Canada
IP .Eng. / C.Eng.
Occupation:
Businessman
Public Service:
Present
IChairman, Panel on Constitutional Affairs, Legislative
Council
IStanding Committee Member, The Chinese
Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
IHonorary Chairman, The Hong Kong Electronics
Industries Association
IAdvisor, Hong Kong International Arbitration Center
IMember, Trade and Industry Advisory Board
IMember, National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Politicial Consultative Conference
IStanding Committee Member, Shandong Committee
of the Chinese People’s Political ConsultativeConference
IVice President, Shandong Province General Chamber
of Commerce
ICouncil Member, China Overseas Friendship
Association
ICouncil Member, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
UniversityIAdvisory Professor, The Shandong University
IChairman, Hong Kong Shandong Business Association
IVice Chairman, Independent Police Complaints
Council
IMember, Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station
and Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station Nuclear SafetyAdvisory Board80HON MARGARET NG
Date of Birth: 25 January 1948
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.A., The University of Hong Kong
IM.A., The University of Hong Kong
IPh.D., Boston University
IB.A. (Law), University of Cambridge
IP .C.LL. (Law), The University of Hong Kong
IBarrister-at-Law
Occupation:
Barrister
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Administration of Justice and
Legal Services, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
(1998-present)
IDeputy Chairman, Committee on Rules of Procedure,
Legislative Council (1998-present)
IVice Chairman, Justice, Hong Kong Section of the
International Commission of Jurists (1999-present)
IHonorary President, The Prisoners’ Friends’
Association (2004-present)
IMember, Operations Review Committee, Independent
Commission Against Corruption (1996-2003)
IMember, Panel of Lay Assessors (1979-1981)
IMember, Shatin District Advisory Board (1980-1981)
IMember, Shatin District Board (1981-1982)
IMember, Management and Operations Committee,
Hong Kong Housing Authority (1980-1983)
IMember, Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations, Independent CommissionAgainst Corruption (1981-1983)IMember, Executive Council of The Hong Kong
Council of Social Service (1984-1985)
IAdjudicator, Obscene Articles Tribunal (1987-1988)
IMember, Public Relations Committee for The
Community Chest of Hong Kong (1989-1990)
IPart-time Member, Central Policy Unit (1989-1990)
(1991-1992)
IMember, Standing Committee on Language Education
and Research (1996)
IMember, T own Planning Appeal Board81HON MRS SELINA CHOW LIANG SHUK-YEE,
GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 25 January 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ISt. Paul’s Co-Educational College (Primary and
Secondary Levels)
IB.A. in English, The University of Hong Kong
IPost Graduation Diploma, Rose Bruford College of
Speech and Drama, UK
IA.D.B., L.R.A.M. in Drama (T eacher and Performer)
Occupation:
Full-time Legislator
Public Service:
Present Service
IMember, Consultative Committee on the Core Arts
and Cultural Facilities of the West Kowloon CulturalDistrict (4/2006-present)
IConvenor, Performing Arts and Tourism Advisory
Group (4/2006-present)
IMember of the Executive Committee, Commission on
Strategic Development (11/2005-present)
IMember, Aviation Development Advisory Committee
(8/2005-present)
IMember, National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference (3/2005-present)
IMember, The Greater Pearl River Delta Business
Council (3/2004-present)
INon-official Member, Executive Council(9/2003-present)
IHon. Advisor, “Quality Tourism Services” Association
Governing Council (2003-present)IChairman, “Quality Tourism Services” Committee
(6/2003-present)
IChairman, Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society
(6/2003-present)
IVice Chairman, Board of Governors, Hong Kong
Design Centre (2000-present)
IChairman, Hong Kong T ourism Board(4/2000-present)
IMember, Hong Kong Trade Development Council(4/2000-present)
IDeputy Chairman, Liberal Party (1999-present)
IMember, Central Committee of the Liberal Party(1992-present)
IPatron, Lok Chi Society (1985-present)
IHon. Advisor, Against Child Abuse (1981-present)
Past Service
IMember, Film Development Fund Advisory
Committee (1999-2005)
IHon. Advisor, Retail Management Association(1996-2004)
IMember, Legislative Council “Functional Constituency
- Wholesale and Retail” (1995-2004)
IMember, “Quality T ourism Services” Committee(2000-2003)
IVice Patron, “Quality T ourism Services” Scheme(2000-2003)
IChairman, House Committee, Legislative Council(10/2000-10/2003)
IBoard Member, Hong Kong T ourist Association(1999-2000)
IMember, Small and Medium Enterprises Committee
(1996-2000)82IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IHon. Advisor, Association of Better Business &
T ourism Services (1995-2003)
IChairman, Executive Committee of the Liberal Party(1992-1995)
IAppointed Member, Executive Council (1991-1992)
IMember, Education Commission (1990-1992)
IMember, Advisory Committee on Corruption,
Independent Commission Against Corruption
(1986-1988)
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority (1986-1988)
IChairman, International Y outh Y ear Central Co-
Ordinating Committee (1985)
IMember, Council of the Hong Kong Academy for the
Performing Arts (1984-1988)
IChairman, Consumer Council (1984-1988)
ICouncil Member, Family Planning Association of
Hong Kong (1984-1985)
IMember, Council for the Performing Arts (1982-1986)
IDistrict Board Member (Mongkok) (1982-1984)
IExecutive Committee Member, Hong Kong Housing
Society (1981-1984)
IMember, Law Reform Commission (1980-1984)
IAppointed Member, Urban Council (1980-1984)
IMember, Central Fight Crime Committee (1976-1981)
IPresident, Zonta Club of Hong Kong (1976-1977)
IMember, Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relations, Independent CommissionAgainst Corruption (1975)
IBoard Member, Airport Authority Hong Kong(1999-2005)HON JAMES TO KUN-SUN
Date of Birth: 11 March 1963
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ILL.B., The University of Hong Kong
ISolicitor of Hong Kong Court
Occupation:
Solicitor
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Security, Legislative Council
(1998-2000, 2001-2002, 2003-present)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Security, Legislative
Council (2000-2001, 2002-2003)
IMember, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
IElected Member, Sham Shui Po District Board(1991-1994)
IElected Member, Y au Tsim Mong District Council
(1999-present)
IMember, Fight Crime Committee (1992-2003)
IMember, Y au Tsim Mong Fight Crime Committee
(2004-present)
IMember, Action Committee Against Narcotics(1994-2003)
IMember, Managing Board, Land Development
Corporation (1996-2001)
IMember, Investor Education Advisory Committee,
Securities and Futures Commission (1998-2001)
IFounding Member, United Democrats of Hong Kong
(1990-1995)
IFounding Member, Democratic Party (1995-present)83HON CHEUNG MAN-KWONG
Date of Birth: 15 September 1954
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IBachelor of Social Science, The Chinese University of
Hong Kong (1978)
IRegistered T eacher
Occupation:
IT eacher
IMember of the Legislative Council
Public Service:
IMember, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
(1998-present)
ICouncil Member, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong (1998-present)
IPresident, Hong Kong Professional T eachers’ Union
IMember, Standing Committee, Hong Kong Alliance
in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements ofChina
IMember, Education Commission (1993-6/2005)HON CHAN YUEN-HAN, JP
Date of Birth: 15 November 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IHoi Luk Fung School
ISan Kiu Middle School
IChack Kwan Middle School
IHigher Diploma, The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University and Hong Kong Business ManagementSociety
IB.A. in Philosophy, Guangdong Science and Research
University
IUniversity of Warwick
Occupation:
Trade Union Officer
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative
Council (1998-2000, 2001-2002, 2003-2005)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Welfare Services,
Legislative Council (2000-2001, 2002-2003,
2005-present)
IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IChairman, Panel on Housing, Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998)
IMember, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative
Council (1995-1997)
IVice-Chairman, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions (1994-2006)
IVice President, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions (2006-present)84IUnion Regulator, Hong Kong Department Stores and
Commercial Staff General Union
IFounding Member, Democratic Alliance for
Betterment of Hong Kong
IDirector, Education Advancement Society for Workers
in Hong Kong and Kowloon
IHong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)
IExecutive Member, All-China Women’s Federation
(2005-present)
IMember, Eastern District Board (1988-1991)
IMember, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region
IMember, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee (1998-3/2005)
IMember, Hong Kong Productivity Council(1994-1995)
IHonorary Chairman, Federation of Hong Kong,
Kowloon and New T erritories Public Housing EstateResidents and Shopowners Organization
ICouncillor of Management, Lok Kwan Social Service
Company Limited
ITrustee, Hong Kong-China Relation Strategic
Development Research Fund
IChairperson of Sau Ming Primary School
Management Committee
IMember, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee
(11/2000-4/2004)
IMember, Citizens Advisory Committee on
Community Relation, Independent CommissionAgainst Corruption (1/2003-present)IMember, Workers’ Children Secondary School
Management Committee (8/2004-present)
ISupervisor, Workers’ Children Secondary School(11/2004-present)
IMember, Management Board of the Hong Kong
College of T echnology (10/2002-present)
IMember of the Executive Committee, Commission on
Strategic Development (11/2005-present)
IMember of the Task Force on Continuing
Development and Employment-Related Training forYouth (3/2006-present)
IMember of the Skills Upgrading Scheme Steering
Committee
IMember of the Vocational Training Council85HON BERNARD CHAN, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 11 January 1965
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts, Pomona College, California, USA
Occupation:
IPresident, Asia Financial Group
IPresident, Asia Insurance Co. Ltd.
Public Service:
Industry Service
IMember, Insurance Advisory Committee
Community Service
IMember, Executive Council
IChairperson, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
IChairman, Hong Kong - Thailand Business Council
IChairman, Standing Committee on Disciplined
Services Salaries and Conditions of Service
IDeputy Chairman, Lingnan University
IMember, Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council
IVice Chairman, Oxfam Hong KongHON CHAN KAM-LAM, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 22 January 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Hong Kong T echnical College (now known as The HongKong Polytechnic University) (1971)
Occupation:
Full-time Councillor
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council
(2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council (2001-2002, 2003-2004)
IDeputy Chairman, Finance Committee, Legislative
Council (1998-2000, 2004-2005)
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority
IBoard Member, Urban Renewal Authority
IDirector, The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Ltd.
IMember, Economic and Employment Council
IMember, Kwun T ong District Council
ICentral and Standing Committee Member,
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progressof Hong Kong
IChairman, Kwun T ong Resident Union
IVice President, Kowloon Federation of Associations
IDirector, Kowloon City, Kwun T ong and Wong Tai Sin
Residents Association Company Limited
ICouncil Member, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong (1995-2004)
IDirector, Exchange Fund Investment Ltd. (1998-2003)
IChairman, Panel on Trade and Industry, Legislative
Council (1998-2000)86IChairman, Panel on Manpower, Provisional Legislative
Council (1997-1998)
IDeputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee,
Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IMember, Legislative Council (1995-1997)
IKwun T ong Provisional District Board Member(1997-1999)
IElected Member, Kwun T ong District Board(1988-1997)
IHong Kong District Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)
IMember, Bilingual Laws Advisory Committee
(1995-1997)
IMember of Deposit - Taking Companies Advisory
CommitteeHON MRS SOPHIE LEUNG LAU YAU-FUN,
SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 9 October 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Universityof Illinois, USA
Occupation:
IDirector, Bay Apparel Limited
IDirector, Golden Emblem Investment Company
Limited
Public Service:
Present Service
Legislation
IHKSAR Deputy, the Tenth National People’s Congress,
People’s Republic of China (2003-2008)
IMember, Third Legislative Council (2004-2008)
IChairman, Committee on Members’ Interests,
Legislative Council (2005-2006)
IChairman, Panel on Commerce and Industry,
Legislative Council (2005-2006)
IMember, Panel on Constitutional Affairs, Legislative
Council (2005-2006)
IMember, Panel on Health Services, Legislative Council
(2005-2006)
IMember, Panel on Public Service, Legislative Council
(2005-2006)
IMember, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative Council
(2005-2006)
IMember, Subcommittee on Strategy and Measures to
Tackle Family Violence (2005-2006)87IMember, Subcommittee to Study the Administration’s
Proposals for the Methods for Selecting the ChiefExecutive in 2007 and for Forming the LegislativeCouncil in 2008 (2005-2006)
IMember, Bills Committee on Interception of
Communications and Surveillance Bill (2006)
T extile
IMember, T extiles Advisory Board (1989-2007)
IDirector, T extile Council of Hong Kong Limited
(1991-present)
IPatron Member, The T extile Institute (Hong Kong
Section) (1995-present)
IHonorary President, Federation of Hong Kong
Garment Manufacturers (1998-present)
IDirector, Federation of Hong Kong Garment
Manufacturers (1998-present)
IHonorary Advisor, Hong Kong Chinese T extile Mills
Association (1998-present)
Women
IHonorary President and Founding Member, Hong
Kong Federation of Women (1993-present)
IVice-President, The Hong Kong Chinese Women’s
Club (2006-present)
IAdvisor, Chiu Y ang Residents Association of Hong
Kong Ladies Committee (2003-present)
IHonorary Advisor, Soul Talk (2004-present)
IHonorary Consultant, Women Committee, Federation
of Hong Kong Guangdong Community Organisations(2005-present)
IHonorary Advisor, Hong Kong Southern District
Women’s Association (2005-present)Education
IFounding Senior Member, Foundation for Educational
Development and Research, The University of HongKong (1996-present)
Yo u t h
IFounder & Chairman, The Y oung Entrepreneurs
Development Council Limited (1998-present)
ICo-founder, Education Aboard Services (Hong Kong)
Limited (1985-present)
Medical
IPermanent Adviser, Y an Chai Hospital (1986-present)
IAdvisor, Hong Kong Health Care Association on Aging
Co. Ltd. (2003-present)
ITrustee, The Queen Mary Hospital Charitable Trust
(2005-present)
IChairperson, Clinical Governance Committee, Hong
Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (2005-2007)
Environmental
IHonorary Advisor, Hong Kong Environmental
Industry Association (2000-present)
IChairperson, Governing Board, Hong Kong Organic
Resource Centre (2003-present)
Charity
IChairman, Chi Lin Trust Fund for the Aged Committee
(1993-present)
IFounder, Elementary Charitable Foundation(1986-present)
IPatron, Friends Unlimited (1998-present)
IMember, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee
(1998-2008)88IMember of the “Best Acoustics of the Orient” , Hong
Kong Culture Association (2006)
Others
ICouncil Member and Director, The Hong Kong
Institute of Directors Limited (1997-present)
IMember, The American Chamber of Commerce in
Hong Kong (1998-present)
IPermanent Member, the Chinese General Chamber of
Commerce (1997-present)
IHonorary Advisor, Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber
of Commerce Limited (1998-present)
IHonorary President, Chiu Y ang Residents Association
of Hong Kong Limited (1998-present)
IHonorary Advisor, Federation of Hong Kong Chiu
Chow Community Organizations (2002-present)
IPermanent Honorary President, Friends of Hong Kong
Association Limited (1996-present)
IPermanent Honorary President, Central District Kai-
Fong Welfare Association Limited (1986-present)
IHonorary President, Federation of Hong Kong
Guangdong Committee Organizations Limited
(1996-present)
IHonorary President, Hong Kong Shunde Xing Tan
Clansmen Association Limited (2000-present)
IPrincipal, Guangdong Province Shunde Xing Tan
Secondary School (1999-present)
ICommittee Member, Organizing Committee of
Compatriots in Hong Kong for Celebration of theFounding of the People’s Republic of China
(2003-present)IHonorary President, the Association of Chinese
Culture of Hong Kong (2003-present)
IAdvisor, Heung Y ee Kuk New T erritories (2004-2008)
IHonorary President, The Hong Kong Island Federation
(2005-2007)
IHonorary President, Friends of Qixia Apple of Hong
Kong Association (2004-present)
IHonorary Chief Adviser in Advisory Committee of the
Council of Management, Hong Kong Jewellery & JadeManufacturers Association (2004-present)
IHonorary President, The New T erritories Small and
Medium Business Association (2005-present)
IAdvisor, Roundtable (Hong Kong Avant-garde Policy
Research Institute) (2006-present)89HON LEUNG YIU-CHUNG
Date of Birth: 19 May 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.A. (Hons.), University of Essex, UK
IPost-graduate Certificate in Education, The University
of Hong Kong
Occupation:
T eacher
Public Service:
IMember, Kwai Tsing District Board/District Council
(1985-present)
IMember, Legislative Council (1995-1997)(1998-present)
IExecutive Committee Member, Neighbourhood and
Workers Service Centre
IMember, The Frontier
IStanding 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:
IM.B.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
IBachelor of Science, The University of Hong Kong
IMember, Hong Kong Computer Society
ILife Member, Hong Kong Intellectual Property Society
Occupation:
Assistant Information T echnology Project Manager
Public Service:
IMember, Legislative Council (Information T echnology
Functional Constituency) (1998-2008)
IChairman, Panel on Information T echnology and
Broadcasting (2000-present)
IMember, Digital 21 Strategy Advisory Committee
(2004-2008)
IDeputy Chairman, Committee on Members’ Interests
(1998-present)
IMember, Competition Policy Review Committee
(2005-2006)
IMember, Advisory Committee on Code of Practice for
Recognized Certification Authorities (2000-2007)
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority (2001-2007)
IDirector, Board of Directors, Hong Kong Mortgage
Corporation Limited (1999-2007)
IMember, Advisory Committee on Corruption of the
ICAC (2002-2006)
IMember, Travel Agents Advisory Committee(2002-2006)
IMember, RTHK TV Program Advisory Panel(2000-2008)90IAdviser, Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers
(2006-2008)
IAdviser, Manufacturing Integration Association
(2006-present)
IHonorary Adviser, Pok Oi Hospital (2006-2007)
ICouncil Member, The Hong Kong University of
Science and T echnology (2001-2007)
IHonorary Adviser, Hong Kong Retail T echnology
Industry Association (2003-present)
IMember, Adviser Committee, Hong Kong Digital
Entertainment Association (2003-present)
IAdvisor, Advisory Panel of Hong Kong Education City
Ltd. (2003-2005)
IMember, Advisory Board of the Hong Kong Wireless
T echnology Industry Association (2001-present)
IMember, Steering Committee, Information Security
and Forensics Society (2000-present)
IHonorary Member, Hong Kong External
T elecommunications Services Association
(1999-present)
IMember, Advisory Peer Group, Applied Computing
Program, The Open University of Hong Kong
(1999-present)
ICourse Honorary Adviser, MSc in Corporate
Governance and Directorship, Hong Kong BaptistUniversity (2005-2007)
IHonorary Adviser, ITAccountants Association(2004-2006)
IMember, Advisory Committee on Information
Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(2004-2006)IMember, Advisory Committee for the Master of
Science Programme in Information and T echnologyManagement, The Chinese University of Hong Kong(2000-2006)
IHonorary Adviser, Hong Kong Enterprise Resources
Management Society (2003-2005)
IMember, Advisory Committee, R&D Programme in
Transport Information Systems, The Hong KongPolytechnic University (2001-2005)
IAdviser, Information and Software Industry
Association (1999-2007)
IMember, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee (1998-2005)
IMember, Information Infrastructure Advisory
Committee, Information T echnology and BroadcastingBureau (1998-2004)
IMember, Investor Education Advisory Committee,
Securities and Futures Commission (2001-2003)
IAdviser, Hong Kong Linux Industry Association (2003)
IMember, Working Group on Web-enabling Women,
Home Affairs Department (2000-2002)
IMember, Steering Committee of the Hong Kong
Education City (2000-2002)
IMember, IT Task Force, Equal Opportunities
Commission (2000-2001)
IMember, Legislative Council (Geographical
Constituency New T erritories South) (1995-1997)
IMember, Regional Council (1988-1994)
IMember, Kwai Tsing District Board/District Council
(1985-2003)
IChairman, Kwai Tsing District Board (1994-1999)91DR HON PHILIP WONG YU-HONG, GBS
Date of Birth: 23 December 1938
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IM.Sc. (Engineering), University of California, USA
IJ.D. (Law), Southland University, USA
IPh.D. (Engineering), California Coast University, USA
Occupation:
IChairman and Chief Executive, Winco Paper Products
Company Limited
Public Service:
IChairman, Public Accounts Committee, Legislative
Council
IDeputy, National People’s Congress of the People’s
Republic of China
ITreasurer, The Chinese General Chamber of
Commerce, Hong Kong
IMember, Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilHON WONG YUNG-KAN, JP
Date of Birth: 10 August 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Diploma in Modern Management, South China Teacher’sUniversity
Occupation:
Fisherman
Public Service:
IHong Kong District Affairs Adviser (1995-1997)
IMember, Tai Po District Board/District Council
(1991-1997) (1999-2007)
IMember, Tai Po Provisional District Board(1997-1999)
IMember, Agriculture, Fisheries, Commerce and
Industries Committee, Tai Po District Board/DistrictCouncil (1985-2007)
IMember, Traffic and Transport Committee, Tai Po
District Board/District Council (1991-2007)
IMember, Environmental Improvement and Works
Committee, Tai Po District Board (1991-1997)
IMember, Recreation, Sports and Cultural Affairs
Committee, Tai Po District Board (1991-1997)
IMember, Social Services Committee, Tai Po District
Board/District Council (1991-2007)
IConvenor, Working Group for Elderly Project, Social
Services Committee, Tai Po District Board (1996-1998)
IMember, Fish Marketing Advisory Board
IMember, Advisory Committee on Agriculture and
Fisheries
IChairman, Aquaculture Sub-committee, Advisory
Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries92IMember, Livestock Sub-committee, Advisory
Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
IMember, Capture Fisheries Sub-committee, Advisory
Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
IMember, Wetland Advisory Committee
IMember, Working Group on Fisheries Management
IMember, Fisheries Development Loan Fund Advisory
Committee
IMember, Mainland Fishermen Deckhands Appeal
Board
IMember, Working Group on Close Fishing Season in
the South China Sea
IDeputy President, New T erritories Association of
Societies
IChairman, Joint Committee of Hong Kong
Fishermen’s Organizations
IChairman, Federation of Fishermen’s Co-operative
Societies of Tai Po District New T erritories Limited
IDirector, The Unlimited Liabilities Co-operative
Society of Tai Po Hand-liner Fishermen
IChairman, New T erritories Fishermen Fraternity
Association (1997-2005)
IChairman, Federation of Hong Kong Aquaculture
Associations
IPresident, Tai Po Dragon Boat Race CommitteeHON JASPER TSANG YOK-SING, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 17 May 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.A., The University of Hong Kong (1968)
ICert. Ed., The University of Hong Kong (1981)
IM. Ed., The University of Hong Kong (1983)
Occupation:
Full-time Legislator
Public Service:
IMember, Executive Council
IMember, National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference
ISupervisor, Pui Kiu Middle School
IManager, Pui Kiu Primary School
IBoard Member, Airport Authority
INon-Executive Director, Securities and Futures
Commission
IMember, ICAC Complaints Committee
IMember, Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee
IMember, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Advisory
Board93HON HOW ARD YOUNG, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 30 March 1948
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.Sc. (Economics) Part I, London University
IBritish Diploma in Marketing
IMember, Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
Occupation:
General Manager, Industry and Hong Kong Affairs, CathayPacific Airways
Public Service:
IMember, Southern District Council
IMember, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
(1998-present)
IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IMember, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1995-1997)
IMember, Election Committee for the First Legislative
Council of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
IMember, Vocational Training Council
IMember, T ourism Strategy Group
IMember, Standing Commission on Civil Service
Salaries and Conditions of Service
IMember, Steering Committee on Civil Service Pay
Adjustment Mechanism
IBoard Member, Urban Renewal Authority
IMember, Executive Committee, Outward Bound Trust
of Hong Kong
IMember, Executive Committee, Central Committee,
Liberal PartyDR HON YEUNG SUM
Date of Birth: 22 November 1947
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.Soc.Sc., The University of Hong Kong
IM.A., University of Y ork, UK
IPh.D., The University of Hong Kong
Occupation:
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and SocialAdministration, The University of Hong Kong
Public Service:
IMember, Executive Committee, Democratic Party
IMember, Central Committee, Democratic Party
IChairman, Panel on Education, Legislative Council
(2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Education, Legislative
Council (2001-2002, 2003-2004)
ICommittee Member, Education Action Group94HON LAU CHIN-SHEK, JP
Date of Birth: 12 September 1944
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Senior Secondary Level
Occupation:
Legislative Councillor
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Manpower, Legislative Council
IVice Chairman, Hong Kong Christian Industrial
Committee
IPresident, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions
ISpokesman, Coalition to Monitor Public Transport
and Utilities
IBoard Member, Hong Kong Marrow Match
Foundation
IMember, Court of The University of Hong Kong
IMember, Consultative Committee on the Core Arts
and Cultural Facilities of the West Kowloon CulturalDistrict
IMember, Cantonese Opera Advisory Committee
IMember, Employees Retraining BoardHON LAU KONG-W AH, JP
Date of Birth: 22 June 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ISt. Paul’s College
ISir Robert Black College of Education
IB. Phil., University of Exeter, UK
IM. Phil., City Polytechnic of Hong Kong
Occupation:
Legislative Councillor
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council
IVice Chairman, Democratic Alliance for the
Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
IFounding Member, Civil Force95HON LAU WONG-FAT, GBM, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 15 October 1936
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Ling Shan College
Occupation:
Chairman, Wing Tung Yick (Holdings) Limited
Public Service:
IMember, National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference (1993-present)
IChairman, Heung Yee Kuk (1980-present)
IChairman, Tuen Mun District Board/District Council
(1982-present)
IChairman, Tuen Mun Rural Committee(1972-present)
IMember, Legislative Council (1985-1997)
IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IChairman, Provisional Regional Council (1997-1999)
IMember, Regional Council (1985-1997)
IPresident, The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association,
Tuen Mun District
IPresident, The Scout Association of Hong Kong, Tuen
Mun District
IMember, Yan Oi T ong Advisory BoardHON EMILY LAU WAI-HING, JP
Date of Birth: 21 January 1952
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IB.A., Broadcast Journalism, University of Southern
California, USA
IM.Sc., International Relations, London School of
Economics and Political Science, University of London,UK
Occupation:
Legislative Councillor
Public Service:
IChairman, Finance Committee, Legislative Council
(2004-present)
IDeputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee,
Legislative Council (2000-2004)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Constitutional Affairs,
Legislative Council (2000-2004)
IDirectly Elected Legislative Councillor (1991-1997)
(1998-present)
IVice-Chairperson, Hong Kong Journalists Association
(1988-1989)
IChairperson, Hong Kong Journalists Association
(1989-1991)96HON CHOY SO-YUK, JP
Date of Birth: 10 October 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IMaster of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
(1978)
IBachelor of Science (Hons.), The University of Hong
Kong (1974)
Occupation:
Merchant
Public Service:
IMember, Legislative Council (1998 to present)
IChairman, Panel on Environmental Affairs, Legislative
Council (2001 to present)
IChairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council
(1998-2001)
IMember, Eastern District Council
IMember, Fujian Committee, The Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference
ICentral Committee Member, Democratic Alliance for
the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
IMember, Court of The University of Hong Kong
IDeputy Secretary General, Board of Directors,
Overseas Chinese University of China
IChairman, Hong Kong Trees Conservation Association
IMember, Council for Sustainable Development
IMember, Environment and Conservation Fund
Committee
IChairman, Waste Recovery Projects Vetting Sub-
Committee, Environment and Conservation FundCommitteeIHonorary Fellow, Institute of Horticulture (Hong
Kong)
IPermanent Honorary Chairman, South China
Athletics Association
IHonorable Chairman, Yin Ngai Central Council
IHonorary Vice President, Hong Kong Federation of
Women
IHonorary Chairman, Hong Kong Southern District
Community Association
IHonorary Chairman, Hong Kong Eastern District
Community Association
IHonorary Chairman, Joint Committee of Hong Kong
Fishermen’s Organizations
IHonorary Chairman, Hong Kong Eastern District
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
IDirector, Fujian Middle School, Hong Kong
IPermanent Honorary Chairman, Gee Tuck General
Association Hong Kong
IHonorary Chairman, Hong Kong Y outh Association97HON ANDREW CHENG KAR-FOO
Date of Birth: 28 April 1960
Education and Professional Qualifications:
B.A., M.A., M.Ed., Practising Solicitor
Occupation:
Solicitor
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Health Services, Legislative
Council (2004-2005)
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Transport, Legislative
Council (2003-2004) (2005-present)
IChairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council
(2000-2001)
IMember, Legislative Council (1995-1997)(1998-present)
IMember, Economic and Employment Council(2004-2005)
IMember, Task Force on Employment (2002-2004)
IMember, Tai Po District Council (1999-present)
IMember, Southern District Council (1994-1999)HON TIMOTHY FOK TSUN-TING, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 14 February 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications:
University of Southern California, USA
Occupation:
Merchant
Public Service:
IMember, National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference
IMember, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion
IPresident, Sports Federation and Olympic Committee
of Hong Kong, China
IPresident, Hong Kong Football Association
IMember, International Olympic Committee
IVice-President, Olympic Council of Asia98HON TAM YIU-CHUNG, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 15 December 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications:
I“Adult Education” , Australia National University,
Centre for Continuing Education
I“Trade Union Studies” , London School of Economics
and Political Science, University of London, UK
IHonorary Life Fellow, Institute of Commercial
Management, UK
Occupation:
ITrade Union Officer
IVice-President, Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions
Public Service:
IChairman, Panel on Public Service, Legislative Council
IMember, Manpower Development Committee
INon-Executive Director, Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes Authority
IMember, Chinese People’s Political Consultative
ConferenceHON ABRAHAM SHEK LAI-HIM, JP
Date of Birth: 24 June 1945
Education and Professional Qualifications:
B.A. and Dip. Ed., University of Sydney, Australia
Occupation:
Company Director
Public Service:
IMember, Managing Board of Kowloon-Canton
Railway Corporation
IAdvisory Professor, Tsinghua University, Beijing
IAdvisory Professor, Huazhong University of Science
and T echnology
IDirector, The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Ltd.
IMember, the Ninth Wuhan Municipal Committee of
the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
IMember, the Fourth Shenzhen Municipal Committee
of the Chinese People’s Political ConsultativeConference99HON LI FUNG-YING, BBS, JP
Date of Birth: 2 December 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications:
T ertiary Education
Occupation:
Trade Union Officer
Public Service:
IMember, Manpower Development Committee
IMember, Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Advisory Committee
IMember, Commission on Poverty
IVice Chairman, The Federation of Hong Kong and
Kowloon Labour UnionsHON TOMMY CHEUNG YU-YAN, JP
Date of Birth: 30 September 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Pepperdine University (B.Sc., M.B.A.)
Occupation:
IChairman, Goldearn Consultants Ltd.
IChairman, Syto Trading and Investment Ltd.
IChairman, Citiway Development Ltd.
IDeputy General Manager, World Trade Centre Club
Hong Kong
IDirector, Art Concept International Culture Studies
Foundation Ltd.
IIndependent Non-Executive Director, Wah Yuen
Holdings Ltd.
IIndependent Non-Executive Director and Member of
the Audit Committee, Ocean Grand ChemicalsHoldings Ltd.
Public Service:
IMember, Legislative Council
IChairman, Panel on Home Affairs, Legislative Council
IMember, Eastern District Council
IMember, Advisory Committee on Admission Scheme
for Mainland Talents and Professionals
IMember, ICAC Complaints Committee
IMember, Liquor Licensing Board
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority - Commercial
Properties Committee
IChairman, Hong Kong Catering Industry Association100IHonorary Life President, The Association of
Restaurant Managers Ltd.
IConvenor and Spokesman, Restaurant Trade TES
Concern Group
IAdviser, Sai Kung Food & Beverages Association
IHonorary President, Hong Kong & Kowloon V ermicelli
& Noodle Manufacturing Workers Union
IPresident, Kowloon City Merchant Association
IVice Chairman, Hong Kong Eye Foundation
IMember, Quality T ourism Services Committee
IAdviser, Quality T ourism Services Association
IMember, The Hong Kong General Chamber of
Commerce
ICommittee Member, Diocesan Boys’ School
IMember of the Legislative Council to The English
Schools Foundation
IಥɘอޢனਠٟྠᑌΥึΤᚑึڗHON ALBERT CHAN WAI-YIP
Date of Birth: 3 March 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IBachelor of Arts
IBachelor of Social Work
IMaster of Social Work
Occupation:
Full-time Councillor
Public Service:
IMember, Public Works Subcommittee, Legislative
Council
IMember, Panel on Transport, Legislative Council
IMember, Panel on Planning, Lands and Works,
Legislative Council
IMember, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council
IMember, Panel on Environmental Affairs, Legislative
Council
IMember, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative Council
IMember, Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural
District Development, Legislative Council
IMember, Subcommittee on Matters Relating to
Railways, Legislative Council
IDeputy Chairman, Bills Committee on Smoking
(Public Health) (Amendment) Bill 2005, LegislativeCouncil
IMember, Bills Committee on Building Management
(Amendment) Bill 2005, Legislative Council
IMember, Bills Committee on Betting Duty
(Amendment) Bill 2006, Legislative Council
IChairman, New T erritories West’s Coalition101IChairman, New T erritories West’s Coalition on
Livelihood
IMember, Tsuen Wan District Board/District Council
(1985-present)
IMember, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
IMember, Regional Council (1986-1995)HON FREDERICK FUNG KIN-KEE, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 17 March 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications:
B.A. (Hons.) in Social Policy and Public Administration,Bradford University, UK (1982)
Occupation:
Legislative Councillor
Public Service:
Political Experience
IFounder (1986) and Chairman (1989-present), Hong
Kong Association for Democracy and People’sLivelihood (ADPL)
IVice-Chairman, Hong Kong Association for
Democracy and People’s Livelihood (1986-1989)
Experience on Community Organizations and Societies
IChairman, ADPL Social Service Centre (2002-present)
IPresident, Concern for Sham Shui Po People’s
Livelihood (1984-present)
ICommunity Organizer, Society for Community
Organization (1976-1979)
Experience on China-Hong Kong Affairs
IMember, Election Council for Hong Kong Deputies
to the Ninth and the T enth National People’s Congressof the People’s Republic of China (1997-present)
IMember, Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region (1996-1997)
IMember, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion (1996-1998)102IHong Kong Affairs Adviser (1994-1997)
IMember, Hong Kong Basic Law Consultative
Committee (1985-1989)
IMember, Election Committee for the Second
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion (2000-2005)
Parliamentary Experience
IElected Member, Legislative Council (2000-present)
IMember, Provisional Legislative Council (1997-1998)
IElected Member, Legislative Council (1991-1997)
IElected Member, Sham Shui Po District Board/District
Council (1988-1991, 2000-present)
IElected Member, Urban Council (1983-1995)
IEx-Officio Member, Sham Shui Po District Board
(1983-1988)
Experience on Cultural Affairs
IChairman, Performing Companies Sub-committee of
Urban Council (1985-1995)
IVice Chairman, Culture Select Committee of Urban
Council (1984-1995)
IBoard Member, Hong Kong Philharmonic Society
(1984-1985)
Experience on Housing Affairs
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Housing, Legislative
Council/Provisional Legislative Council (1991-1998)
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority (1990-1998)
IDirector, Hong Kong People’s Council on Public
Housing Policy (1982-1989)Experience on Educational Affairs
ITutor, The City University of Hong Kong Continuous
and Professional Education (1998-2003)
IGeneral Education Co-ordinator, The University of
Hong Kong (2/1999-8/2000)
Columnist
IHong Kong Daily News (1993-1994)
ISingpao (1994-1995)
IThe Sun (1998-2000)
IOriental Daily News (1999-2003)103HON AUDREY EU YUET-MEE, SC, JP
Date of Birth: 11 September 1953
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ISt. Francis Canossian College (1960-1970)
ISt. Paul’s Co-Educational College (1970-1972)
ILL.B. (Hons.), The University of Hong Kong
(1972-1975)
ILL.M., University of London (1975-1976)
ICollege of Law (Bar Finals) (1976-1977)
ICalled to the Bar in England (1977)
ICalled to the Bar in Hong Kong (1978)
ICalled to the Inner Bar in Hong Kong (1993)
ISenior Counsel (1997)
Occupation:
Barrister
Public Service:
ISecretary for Financial Services and The Treasury -
Process Review Panel for the Securities and FuturesCommission (1.11.2004-31.10.2006)
IMember, ICAC - Operations Review Committee
(1.1.2003-31.12.2006)
IMember, ICAC - Witness Protection Review Board
Panel (1.1.2003-31.12.2006)
IMember, Estate Agents Authority, Housing, Planning
and Lands Bureau (1.11.2002-31.10.2006)
IHonorary Adviser, Hong Kong Association of
Registered T our Co-ordinators Ltd. (2002-2003)
IHonorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong Doctors Union
(2002-2003)ILegal Adviser, The Hong Kong 1095th Eastern
Optimistic Scout Group (5.3.2001)
IChairman, Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings),
Planning and Lands Bureau (1.12.2000-30.11.2006)
IChairman, Appeal Board Panel (Consumer Goods
Safety), Commerce and Industry Bureau
(20.10.1999-19.10.2003)
IDeputy Chairman, Inland Revenue Board of Review,
Finance Bureau (3.1.1995-31.12.2003)
IMember of Justice, Hong Kong Section of the
International Commission of Jurists (1999)
IMember, Provisional Council on Reproductive
T echnology (1995-2000)
IPatron, St. John’s Cathedral HIV Education Centre
(1999)
IMember, Board of Advisers for the British Chevening
Scholarships in Hong Kong (1999)
IMember, Management Committee of ConsumerLegal Action Fund, Consumer Council(6.12.1994-5.12.2000)
IChairman, Hong Kong Bar Association(16.1.1997-20.1.1999)
IChairman, Sub-Committee on Civil Liability for
Unsafe Products, Law Reform Commission
(1995-1998)
IMember, Sub-Committee on Description of Flats on
Sale, Law Reform Commission (1992-1998)
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority(1.4.1994-31.3.1996)
IMember, Consumer Council (1.1.1989-31.12.1995)
IMember, Board of Education (1.7.1991-30.6.1995)104HON VINCENT FANG KANG, JP
Date of Birth: 7 May 1943
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IM.Sc of Textiles Engineering, North Carolina State
University (1969)
IB.Sc of T extiles Engineering, North Carolina State
University (1967)
IWah Y an College (1962)
Occupation:
IChief Executive Officer, T oppy Co. (Hong Kong) Ltd.
IManaging Director, Fantastic Garments Ltd.
Public Service:
Present Service
IChairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Princess
Margaret Hospital (2001-present)
IChairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Kwai
Chung Hospital (2003-present)
IMember, Hong Kong T ourism Board (2003-present)
IHonorary Advisor, Hong Kong Retail Management
Association (2004-present)
IDirector, The Federation of Hong Kong Garment
Manufacturers (2002-present)
ICommittee Member, Operations Review Committee,
Independent Commission Against Corruption
(2005-present)
ICouncil Member, The Hong Kong Academy for
Performing Arts (2005-present)
IMember, Hong Kong Airport Authority(6/2005-present)
IMember, Fight Crime Committee (4/2006-present)HON WONG KWOK-HING, MH
Date of Birth: 29 March 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IDiploma of Social Administration, HKU School of
Professional and Continuing Education
IB.A., Sociology of Jinan University
IOutstanding Lifelong Learner Award, HKU School of
Professional and Continuing Education (9/2001)
Occupation:
ILabour Service Executive Officer
IWriter
IExecutive Officer, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade
Unions New T erritories Office
Public Service:
IVice Chairman, HKFTU Social Policy Committee
IVice Chairman, Eastern District Council
IElected Member, Eastern District Board/District
Council (1991-present)
IElected Member, Urban Council (1995-1999)
IMember, Liquor Licensing Board (2000-2005)
IVice Chairman, Public Health Committee of the Urban
Council (1995-1999)105HON LEE WING-TAT
Date of Birth: 25 December 1955
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ISt. Paul’s College
IBachelor of Science, The University of Hong Kong
Occupation:
Full-time Councillor
Public Service:
IChairman, Democratic Party
IMember, Housing Authority (1992-2000)HON LI KWOK-YING, MH, JP
Date of Birth: 18 November 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ITai Po Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School
ILiverpool John Moore University, England
Occupation:
Solicitor
Public Service:
Present Service
IElected Member, Tai Po District Council(1/2000-present)
IMember, Hong Kong Housing Authority(4/2005-present)
IMember, Fight Crime Committee (4/2006-3/2008)
IHonorable Advisor, N.T. Heung Yee Kuk
IMember, Estate Agents Authority (11/2004-10/2006)
IMember, Tai Po District Fight Crime Committee(4/1999-present)
IMember, Tai Po Clean Hong Kong District Committee
(4/2004-present)
IMember, Appeal Tribunal Panel (Buildings), Housing,
Planning and Lands Bureau
IMember, Home Purchase Allowance Appeals
Committee (7/2003-present)
IMember, Lam Tsuen Village Office, Tai Po (6/1995-present)
IVice-Chairman, Democratic Alliance for the
Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong Tai Po Office(9/1997-present)106IMember, Central Committee of Democratic Alliance
for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
(12/2002-present)
IMember, Local Customer Advisory Committee of CLP
Power Hong Kong Limited (2/2001-present)
IDirector, Tai Po Lam Tsuen Wong Fook Luen Memorial
School (7/2001-present)
IDirector, Lam Tsuen Public School (7/2001-present)
IDirector, Tai Po Betterment of Livelihood Association
(8/2001-present)
IMember, Association of Tai Po People (6/2002-present)
IVice-Chairman, The Scout Association of Hong Kong
(Tai Po South District) (6/2002-present)
IDirector, Po Nga Court Residents Association(6/2002-present)
IMember, Guangdong Overseas Friendship Association
(11/2003-present)
IPanel Member, Obscene Articles Tribunal
Past Service
IMember, West One Area Committee, Sha Tin District
Board (4/1996-3/1998)
IMember, Structural Engineers Registration Committee
(2/2001-1/2003)
IMember, Tai Po District Fire Safety Committee(4/2000-3/2004)
ICo-opted Councillor, New T erritories Heung Yee Kuk
(8/2000-8/2004)
IChairman, Tai Po District Fire Safety Committee(4/2004-3/2005)ICommittee Member, The Hong Kong Federation of
Y outh Groups, Tai Po Lions Y outh Centre
(11/2001-10/2004)
IChairman, ICAC Tai Po District Community Integrity
Programme 2002
IMember, Hospital Authority Regional Advisory
Committee (4/2004-3/2006)
IMember, Hospital Governing Committee of Tai Po
Hospital (4/2004-3/2006)
IMember, Investor Education Advisory Committee,
Securities and Futures Commission (4/2005-3/2006)107DR HON JOSEPH LEE KOK-LONG, JP
Date of Birth: 14 August 1959
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IPh.D. (Social Science)
IRegistered Nurse
Occupation:
Associate Professor, The Open University of Hong Kong
Public Service:
IBoard Member, Hospital Authority
IMember, Housing Authority
IMember, Nursing Council of Hong Kong
IMember, Hospital Governing Committee of Kwai
Chung Hospital/Princess Margaret Hospital
IEducation Committee Member, The Nursing Council
of Hong Kong
IHonorary Research Fellow, Asia-Pacific Institute of
Ageing Studies at Lingnan University of Hong Kong
IChairman, Association of Hong Kong Nursing StaffHON DANIEL LAM WAI-KEUNG, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 27 February 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Business Administration
Occupation:
Company Director
Public Service:
IMember of CPPCC Shenzhen Municipal Committee
IVice Chairman, Independent Police Complaints
Council
IVice Chairman, Heung Yee Kuk, New Territories
IChairman, Islands District Council
IChairman, Peng Chau Rural Committee
IMember of the Selection Committee of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republicof China108HON JEFFREY LAM KIN-FUNG, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 23 October 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ISt. Joseph’s College, Hong Kong
ITufts University, USA (BSME)
Occupation:
IManaging Director, Forward Winsome Industries
Limited
IManaging Director, Eltee Enterprise Limited
Public Service:
IGeneral Committee Member, Hong Kong General
Chamber of Commerce
ICouncil Member, Hong Kong Trade Development
Council
IPresident, Hong Kong Plastics Manufacturers
Association
IGeneral Committee Member, Federation of Hong
Kong Industries
IVice Chairman, The Hong Kong Shippers’ Council
IHonorary President, The T oys Manufacturers’
Association of Hong Kong Ltd.
IHonorary Chairman, The Hong Kong Exporters’
Association
IHonorary Director, The Chinese Manufacturers’
Association of Hong Kong
IChairman, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
T oys Advisory Committee
IMember, Hong Kong/Japan Business Co-operation
Committee
IMember, Court of The Hong Kong Polytechnic
UniversityIChairman, Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance
Corporation Advisory Board
IChairman, Innovation and T echnology Fund (General
Support Programme) Vetting Committee
IMember, Skills Upgrading Steering Committee
IConvenor, Working Group, Import and Export
Industry Skills Upgrading Scheme, Education andManpower Bureau
IMember, P-Logistics Project Group, Hong Kong
Logistics Development Council
IBoard Member, Hong Kong Plastics T echnology Centre
IDirector, The Hong Kong Safety Institute Ltd.
IDirector, The Hong Kong Standards & T esting Centre
IHonorary Director, Federation of Hong Kong
Guangdong Community Organisations Limited
ISecretary General, Cheng Si-yuan (China-
International) Hepatitis Research Foundation
IChief President, Nanhai City Clansmen General
Association (Hong Kong)
ICommittee Member, Chinese People’s Political
Consultative Conference (Guangxi ZhuangzuAutonomous District)
ICommittee Member, Chinese People’s Political
Consultative Conference (Foshan City)
IDirector, China Overseas Friendship Association
IHonorary President, Guangdong Province T oys
Association
IHonorary President, The Association of Enterprises
with Foreign Investment of Foshan City
IAssessor, Innovation and T echnology Support
Programme109HON MA LIK, GBS, JP
Date of Birth: 23 February 1952
Education and Professional Qualifications:
B.A. (Hons), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Occupation:
Deputy Publisher, Hong Kong Commercial Daily
Public Service:
Mainland
IHong Kong Deputy to the Tenth National People’s
Congress of the People’s Republic of China
(2004-present)
IHong Kong Deputy to the Ninth National People’s
Congress of the People’s Republic of China
(1998-2003)
IHong Kong Affairs Adviser (1993-1997)
IFujian Committee Member, Chinese People’s Political
Consultative Conference (1992-1998)
Hong Kong
IMember, Committee on Governance and Political
Development, Commission on Strategic Development(11/2005-present)
IChairman, Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and
Progress of Hong Kong (5/2005-present)
IChairman, Democratic Alliance for Betterment of
Hong Kong (12/2003-5/2005)
IMember of the Board, Hong Kong Science and
T echnology Parks Corporation (2001-2005)
IMember, Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee
(1998-2003)IExecutive Committee Member, Hong Kong Cheshire
Home Foundation (1997-2005)
ISecretary General, Democratic Alliance for Betterment
of Hong Kong (1997-2003)
IMember, Committee on Promotion of Civic Education
(1996-2002)
IMember, Selection Committee for the First
Government of the Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion (1996-1997)
IMember, Research Panel, Joint Committee for the
Promotion of the Basic Law of Hong Kong
(1996-present)
IChairman, Disciplinary Committee, Democratic
Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong (1995-2003)
IMember, Central Committee & Standing Committee
of Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong(1994-present)110HON ANDREW LEUNG KW AN-YUEN, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 24 February 1951
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ILeeds University, B.Sc. (Hon)
IT extiles Institute Fellow
IClothing and Footwear Institute Fellow
Occupation:
Merchant
Public Service:
IHonorary President, Federation of Hong Kong
Industries
IChairman, Hong Kong Productivity Council
IChairman, Vocational Training Council
IHonorary Chairman, T extile Council of Hong Kong
IChairman, Board of Governors of the Prince Philip
Dental Hospital
IMember, Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council
IMember, Committee on Economic Development and
Economic Cooperation with the Mainland,
Commission on Strategic Development
IMember, T extiles Advisory Board
ICouncil Member, Hong Kong Trade Development
Council
IMember, the Council of Vocational Training Council
IMember, Clothing Industry Training Authority
IHonorary President, Hong Kong Woollen and
Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association
IMember, Steering Committee on Innovation and
T echnology
IChairman, Garment Advisory Committee of Hong
Kong Trade Development Council
IMember, Competition Policy Review CommitteeHON ALAN LEONG KAH-KIT, SC
Date of Birth: 22 February 1958
Education and Professional Qualifications:
ILL.B., The University of Hong Kong (1982)
ILL.M., University of Cambridge (1984)
ICalled to the Hong Kong Bar (1983)
ICalled to the Inner Bar (1998)
Occupation:
Senior Counsel
Public Service:
Present Service
IVice-Chairman, Independent Police Complaints
Council (1/2005-present)
IHonorary Lecturer, Department of ProfessionalLegal Education, The University of Hong Kong(9/2000-present)
IChairman, Water Pollution Control Appeal Board(1/2001-present)
INon-Executive Director, Urban Renewal Authority(5/2005-present)
Past Service
IChairman, Hong Kong Bar Association
(1/2001-1/2003)
IChairman, Special Committee on Mainland Practice
and Relations - Hong Kong Bar Association
(2000-2004)
IPart-time Member, Central Policy Unit (2000-2002)
IBar’s Representative on the Department of Justice’s
Working Group on Review of Legal Education
(1999-2002)111IMember, Central Policy Unit Panel on Social Cohesion
(8/2002-7/2003)
IChairman, Task Force on Accreditation re Internship
- Advisory Committee on T eacher Education andQualification (2003)
IMember, Independent Police Complaints Council
(2000-2004)
IMember, Committee of Bilingual Legal System in Hong
Kong (1997-2004)
IDirector, Applied Research Council (2/2000-2/2006)
IMember, Professional Services Advisory Committee,
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
(2002 - 3/2006)
IMember, Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries
Compensation Boards (6/2000-6/2006)HON LEUNG KWOK-HUNG
Date of Birth: 27 March 1956
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Form Six
Occupation:
Legislative Councillor
Public Service: /112DR HON KWOK KA-KI
Date of Birth: 20 July 1961
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IM.B., B.S., The University of Hong Kong (1985)
IFellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (1990)
IFellow, College of Surgeons of Hong Kong (1990)
IFellow, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (1993)
IMaster of Arts, The University of Hong Kong (2003)
Occupation:
Private Urologist
Public Service:
IMember, Human Resources Committee (HRC),
Hospital Authority
IMember, Medicial Services Development Committee
(MSDC), Hospital Authority
IConvenor, Alliance on Anti-Smoking
IHonorary Advisor, Hong Kong Workers’ Health Centre
IConvenor, Action Group on Medical Policy
IMember, Medical Council of Hong Kong
IMember, Labour Department Committee on Proposed
Compensation Scheme for Workers Suffering from
Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss
IElected Member, Central and Western District Council
IChairman, Working Group on Medical and Health,
Central and Western District Council
IConvenor, Action Group on SARS
IConvenor, Action Group on Protection of the Harbour,
Central and West
IMember, Steering Committee on Medical Priority
Dispatch System, Security Bureau
IChairman, Government Doctors’ Association (1991-
1992)
ICouncil Member, Hong Kong Medical Association
(1993-1996)DR HON FERNANDO CHEUNG CHIU-HUNG
Date of Birth: 23 February 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IPh.D.
IRegistered Social Worker
Occupation:
Lecturer
Public Service: /113HON CHEUNG HOK-MING, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 3 July 1952
Education and Professional Qualifications:
College
Occupation:
Full-time Councillor
Public Service:
IMember, National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference
IPresident, New T erritories Association of Societies
IVice-Chairman, New T erritories Heung Y ee Kuk
IVice-Chairman, Senate of Democratic Alliance for the
Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong
IChairman, Tai Po Rural CommitteeHON WONG TING-KWONG, BBS
Date of Birth: 12 September 1949
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Heung T o Middle School
Occupation:
Merchant
Public Service:
IMember, Small and Medium Enterprises Committee
IMember, The Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance
Corporation Advisory Board
INon-executive Director, Mandatory Provident Fund
Schemes Authority
IMember, Po Leung Kuk Advisory Board
IMember, Working Group, Import and Export Industry
Skills Upgrading Scheme, Education and ManpowerBureau, the Government of Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region
IMember, Central and Standing Committees,
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress
of Hong Kong
IPresident, The Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and
Exporters’ Association
ICommittee Member, The Chinese General Chamber
of Commerce
IDirector, The Hong Kong and Kowloon General
Merchandise Merchants’ Association
ILife Honorary President, Hong Kong Leather Shoe and
Shoe Material Merchants Association
IConsultant, Hong Kong United Y outh Association
IHonorary President, The Tung Koon District General
Association
IVice President, Chi Kin Winter Swimming Club Ltd.114HON RONNY TONG KA-W AH, SC
Date of Birth: 28 August 1950
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IQueen’s College, Hong Kong
ILL.B. (1st Class Honours/1st of Class), The University
of Hong Kong (1972)
IB.C.L. (Honours), Oxford University (1974)
IHolder of Simon Lee Medal in Laws, The University
of Hong Kong (1972)
IGraduate Awardee, Rotary International (1973-1974)
IWinter-Williams Scholar of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford
University (1972-1974)
ICertificate of Honour, London Bar Final Examination
(First Class Honours/1st of Candidates) (1974)
IThe Lloyd Stott Memorial Prize (1974)
IJ.B. Montagu Pupillage Prize (1974)
IThe Middle T emple Certificate of Honour Prize (1974)
IMember of Hong Kong Bar Association
IMember of The General Council of the Bar of England
IMember of the New Y ork State Bar Association of the
United States of America
Occupation:
Senior Counsel
Public Service:
IRepresentative of Hong Kong Bar Association on the
Hong Kong Supreme Court Rules Committee
(1978-1979)
IRepresentative of Hong Kong Bar Association on the
Hong Kong District Court Rules Committee
(1979-12/1990)
IMember of Working Party on District Court Rules and
Costs (1980)IMember of Committee of Inquiry of Hong Kong Bar
in the investigation of alleged misconduct of a Barrister(1986)
IMember of Committee of Inquiry of Hong Kong Bar
in the investigation of alleged misconduct of a Barrister(1987)
IMember of Working Party on District Court Rules
(1988)
IMember of Standing Committee on Legal Aid(2/1988-2/1992)
IMember of Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries
Compensation Boards (1/1989-6/1995)
IMember of Committee of Inquiry of Hong Kong Bar
in the investigation of alleged misconduct of a Barrister(1989)
IMember of the Board of Review, Inland Revenue(6/1991-1/1995)
IExternal Examiner for the Commercial Law and
Practice paper of the Post-graduate Certificate in Lawscourses of The University of Hong Kong and the CityPolytechnic of Hong Kong (1991-1994)
IMember of Special Committee on Legal Education
(1994-present)
ICourse Consultant to Commercial Law and Practice
of PCLL Course of The University of Hong Kong(1994-present)
IMember of Securities and Futures Appeals Panel(10/1994-10/1996)
IDeputy Chairman of the Board of Review, Inland
Revenue (1/1995-1/2004)
IDeputy Chairman of Securities and Futures Appeals
Panel (10/1996-10/1999)115IDeputy Chairman of Takeovers Appeal Committee,
(6/1994-1999)
IAdjudicator of the Registration of Persons Tribunal
(5/1996-present)
IHonorary Lecturer of the Department of Professional
Legal Education, The University of Hong Kong
(1998-8/2002)
IMember of the Municipal Services Appeals Board(8/1996-8/2002)
IMember of the Urban Services Appeals Board and
Regional Services Appeals Board (8/1996-8/2002)
IChairman of Special Committee on Right of Audience
of Solicitors (1997)
IMember of Bar Council (1998-1999)
IChairman, Hong Kong Bar Association (1999-2001)
IMember of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Hong
Kong Court Forms (8/1999-present)
IMember of the School Advisory Committee, School
of Law of The City University of Hong Kong
(1/2001-1/2003)
IMember of the Steering Committee and Drafting
Committee of the Hong Kong Mortgage CorporationLimited on the Standardization Project (3/2001)
IMember and Tribunal Convenor of the Barristers
Disciplinary Tribunal Panel (10/2001-10/2004)
IChairman of Special Committee on Civil Justice
Reform (2001-2002)
IMember, Economic and Employee Council(11/2004-present)HON CHIM PUI-CHUNG
Date of Birth: 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Secondary School
Occupation:
Director of a number of companies
Public Service:
IMember, Legislative Council (1991-1998)
ILife Honorary President, Hong Kong Swatow
Merchants Association Ltd.116HON PATRICK LAU SAU-SHING, SBS, JP
Date of Birth: 1 June 1944
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IPRC Class I Registered Architect Qualification (2004)
IFellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (1989)
IMember of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects
(1974-1989)
IMember of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
(1971)
ILecturer, Senior Lecturer and Professor of Department
of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong
(1973-2004)
IHead of Department of Architecture, The University
of Hong Kong (1996-2000)
IMaster of Business Administration, University of East
Asia (1988)
IBachelor of Architecture, University of Manitoba
(1969)
IThe Artist of the Y ear Award (1999)
IHKIA Outstanding Architect Award (1991)
IT en Outstanding Y oung Persons Award (1984)
Occupation:
Architect
Public Service:
IMember, Commission on Strategic Development
IMember, Housing Authority
IMember, Antiquities Advisory Board
IBoard Member, Ocean Park Corporation
ICouncil Member, The Open University of Hong Kong
IMember, Security and Guarding Services Industry
AuthorityIExternal Academic Advisor for Associate of Science in
Architectural Studies of Building Science andT echnology Division of The City University of HongKong
IChairman, HKTDC Infrastructure Development
Advisory Committee
IHonorary Advisor, Hong Kong Institute of Utility
Surveyors
IPatron, Hong Kong Interior Designers Association
ICouncil Member, St. Paul’s College
IMember, Vice Chairman, T own Planning Board
(1998-2006)
IMember, Construction Industry Training Authority
(2003-2005)
IDirector, Hong Kong Science and T echnology Parks
Corporation (2001-2005)
IVice Chairman, Architects Registration Board(2003-2004)
IChairman, Professional Green Building Council
(PGBC) (2002-2004)
IPart-time Member, Central Policy Unit (2001-2004)
IMember, ICAC Operations Review Committee(2000-2004)
IPresident, Hong Kong Institute of Architects(2001-2002)
ICouncil Member, Hong Kong Institute of Education
(1996-2000)
IChairman, Outstanding Y oung Persons’ Association
(1996-1997)117HON ALBERT JINGHAN CHENG
Date of Birth: 3 July 1946
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IAircraft Maintenance Engineer
IAttended aircraft type approval endorsement courses:
CONV AIR 880DC8 - 40/50/60DC10 - 30BOEING 737 - 200BOEING 727 - 100/200BOEING 747 - 200
Occupation:
Legislative Councillor
Public Service:
IVice-Chairman, Panel on Information T echnology and
Broadcasting, Legislative Council
IMember, Finance Committee, Legislative Council
IMember, House Committee, Legislative Council
IMember, Public Accounts Committee, Legislative
Council
IMember, Committee on Members’ Interests, Legislative
Council
IMember, Panel on Constitutional Affairs, Legislative
Council
IMember, Panel on Financial Affairs, Legislative Council
IMember, Panel on Health Services, Legislative Council
IMember, Panel on Housing, Legislative Council
IMember, Panel on Welfare Services, Legislative Council
IMember, Subcommittee to Study the Subject of
Combating Poverty, Legislative CouncilNGO
IHonorary Development Director, The English Schools
Foundation (2005)
IChairperson of the Validation Panel (Higher Diploma
in Press Relations and Campaign Management), HongKong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan)(2005)
IFounder/Trustee, Senior Citizen Home Safety
Association (1996-present)
ITrustee/Council Member, Foundation of Businesses in
Support of the Arts (1990-present)
IAllocations Committee Chairman, Foundation of
Businesses in Support of the Arts (1991-present)
IMember, Public Relations Committee, Community
Chest of Hong Kong (1990-1992)
IMember, Corporate & Employee Contribution
Programme Organising Committee, CommunityChest of Hong Kong (1991-1998)
IHonorary Vice-President, Economics and Finance
Society of The University of Hong Kong
(1990-present)
IHonorary Advisor, The Society of Business
Administration of The Chinese University of HongKong (1991-present)
IMember, Securities & Futures Commission Public
Shareholders Group (2003-2004)
IBoard Member, Hong Kong Audit Bureau of
Circulation (HKABC) (1989-1993)
IBoard Member, The Society of Hong Kong Publishers
(1990)
ITreasurer, The Society of Hong Kong Publishers (1988)118IChairman, The Society of Hong Kong Publishers
(1989)
IFounding President, Chinese Canadian Association of
Hong Kong (1988)
IConvenor, Hong Kong Expo’ 97 Initiative Committee
(1988)
IChairman, Hong Kong Film Awards (1984)HON KWONG CHI-KIN
Date of Birth: 15 February 1958
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IBachelor of Social Sciences, The Chinese University
of Hong Kong
IBachelor of Laws, University of London
IMaster of Laws, University of London
ICalled to the Bar in England
ICalled to the Bar in Hong Kong
ICalled to the Bar in Australia
Occupation:
Legal Adviser, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions
Public Service:
IMember, The Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong
(1999-2002)
IPart-time Member, the Central Policy Unit
(1999-2003)
IHonorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong Construction
Industry Employees General Union (2004-present)
IHonorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong Customs and
Excise Staff General Association (2000-present)
IHonorary Legal Adviser, Hong Kong Securities and
Futures Industry Staff Union (2003-present)
IMember, Council of The Chinese University of Hong
Kong
ILegal Adviser, Staff Association of The Open University
of Hong Kong
IChairman, Action on Smoking or Health (ASH)
IHonorary Legal Adviser, Alliance of Five Unions in Two
Rails
IHonorary Legal Adviser, KCR Operating Staff
Association119HON TAM HEUNG-MAN
Date of Birth: 8 June 1957
Education and Professional Qualifications:
IFellow of The Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants
IThe Chartered Institute of Taxation (Chartered Tax
Adviser)
IFellow of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
Accountants
IB.A. (Hons) Middlesex University, UK
Occupation:
Tax Advisor
Public Service:
IMember, Bills Committee on Building Management
(Amendment) Bill 2005
IMember, Bills Committee on Securities and Futures
(Amendment) Bill 2005
IDeputy Chairman, Panel on Home Affairs
IDeputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee
IMember, Panel on Economic Services
IMember, Panel on Financial Affairs
IMember, Panel on Constitutional Affairs
IMember, Finance Committee
IMember, Public Works Subcommittee
IMember, House Committee
IMember, Subcommittee on Members’ Remuneration
and Operating Expenses Reimbursement
IMember, Subcommittee to Consider a Mechanism for
Handling Complaints and Allegations ConcerningMembers’ Operating Expenses Reimbursement ClaimsIDistrict Councillor of Wong Tai Sin
IMember, Equal Opportunities Commission
IChairman, Galaxia Owners Committee
IMember, Stewards Limited
ISecretary, The Chartered Tax Advisor - Hong Kong
Branch
IAdvisor, The Society of Accountancy, Student Union
of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUSA)
IHonorable Advisor, Hong Kong Accounting
Professionals Association120Appendix 3
Bills
Passed
1st Passage
Bills Gazette Date Reading through
Date LegCo Date
@+ 1. Construction Industry Council (No. 2) Bill 8.10.2004 13.10.2004 24.5.2006@+ 2. Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2005 11.3.2005 6.4.2005 14.6.2006
@+ 3. Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and 15.4.2005 27.4.2005 1.3.2006
Plants Bill
@+ 4. Public Health and Municipal Services 22.4.2005 4.5.2005 3.5.2006
(Amendment) Bill 2005
@+ 5. Revenue (Personalized Vehicle Registration Marks) 29.4.2005 4.5.2005 14.12.2005
Bill 2005
@+ 6. Revenue (Abolition of Estate Duty) Bill 2005 6.5.2005 11.5.2005 2.11.2005
@+ 7. Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels and 6.5.2005 18.5.2005 30.11.2005
Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2005
@+ 8. Waste Disposal (Amendment) Bill 2005 6.5.2005 18.5.2005 29.3.2006
@+ 9. Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill 2005 20.5.2005 1.6.2005 11.1.2006@+ 10. Marriage (Introduction of Civil Celebrants of 20.5.2005 1.6.2005 16.11.2005
Marriages and General Amendments) Bill
@+ 11. Certification for Employee Benefits (Chinese 3.6.2005 15.6.2005 28.6.2006
Medicine) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2005
12. Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill 2005 10.6.2005 22.6.2005 9.11.2005
@+ 13. Financial Reporting Council Bill 17.6.2005 29.6.2005 13.7.2006
@+ 14. Revenue (Profits Tax Exemption for Offshore 30.6.2005 6.7.2005 1.3.2006
Funds) Bill 2005
@+ 15. Dentists Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005 30.6.2005 6.7.2005 17.5.2006@ 16. St. Stephen’s College Incorporation (Change of 18.11.2005 30.11.2005 3.5.2006
Name of the Council of St. Stephen’s College andGeneral Amendments) Bill 2005121+ Indicates that a Bills Committee was formed for the Bill
@ Bill passed with CSA moved by Administration1st Passage
Bills Gazette Date Reading through
Date LegCo Date
17. Employment (Increase in Penalty for Offences 2.12.2005 14.12.2005 11.1.2006
under Section 63C) Bill 2005
18. Appropriation Bill 2006 22.2.2006 22.2.2006 29.3.2006
@ 19. Births, Deaths and Marriages (Digital Image) Bill 24.2.2006 8.3.2006 3.5.2006
@+ 20. Chief Executive Election and Legislative Council 3.3.2006 8.3.2006 10.5.2006
Election (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2006
@+ 21. Interception of Communications and 3.3.2006 8.3.2006 6.8.2006
Surveillance Bill
@ 22. Freight Containers (Safety) (Amendment) Bill 2006 13.4.2006 26.4.2006 14.6.2006
23. Revenue Bill 2006 13.4.2006 26.4.2006 24.5.2006
@+ 24. Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2006 13.4.2006 26.4.2006 12.7.2006
25. Supplementary Appropriation (2005-2006) Bill 9.6.2006 14.6.2006 13.7.2006122Appendix 4
Motion
Debates Held
Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
The motion: “That this Council expresses deep regret that the
government departments concerned, some statutory transportcorporations, and public transport operators have failed to face
up to the motions passed by this Council in the 2002-03 and
2003-04 sessions calling for improvement to transport facilitiesfor people with disabilities and the offer of concessionary fares
to them, and this Council requests the Administration to
expeditiously adopt effective measures to fulfil the followingdemands:
(a) following up the motions passed by this Council and a
relevant motion passed by the Panel on Transport on 22 July
this year, and implementing the arrangements for offering
public transport half-fare concessions to people with
disabilities;
(b) pressing various public transport operators to improve
their facilities so as to reduce the barriers to people with
disabilities; and
(c) allocating additional resources to expeditiously improve
the Rehabus service.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung: “That,
as contacts between Hong Kong and the Mainland areincreasing, and the number of Hong Kong people working,
travelling and doing business in the Mainland has been on the
rise, with increasing occasions on which they need help whenencountering problems such as those relating to medical cases,
law and order, commercial activities or other disputes in the
Mainland, but very often cannot get proper assistance whentheir personal safety and property are at stake, this Council
urges the Government to adopt the following measures on the
premise of ‘one country, two systems’ and respect for Mainlandlaws:19 October 2005
“Facing up to the needs of people with disabilities in usingtransport” moved by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
19 October 2005
“Assisting Hong Kong residents encountering problems inthe Mainland” moved by
Hon James TO Kun-sun
amendment moved by
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung123Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
2 November 2005
“Perfecting the food safety regulatory mechanism”
moved by
Hon WONG Yung-kan
amendment moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan(a) exploiting more effectively the functions of the Office of
the Government of HKSAR in Beijing, the Economic and Trade
Office of the Government of the HKSAR in Guangdong and
other offices to be established in the Mainland, and enhancingtheir intermediary roles, so as to more efficiently and
appropriately assist Hong Kong people who need help in the
Mainland;
(b) developing closer communication and coordinating
mechanisms with provincial/municipal governments such asthat of Guangdong, and other Mainland authorities
progressively, with a view to enabling Hong Kong residents to
receive proper assistance and support as soon as possible when
they encounter such difficulties as special incidents, accidents
or commercial/business disputes in the Mainland; and
(c) enhancing the efforts of government departments in
disseminating information to the media in order to promoteHong Kong people’s understanding of the government policies,
legislation and social condition in the Mainland, so as to reduce
misunderstanding and enable Hong Kong people to adoptsuitable measures to protect their personal rights and interests.”
was passed.
The original motion: “That, as a number of food safety
incidents which occurred recently in Hong Kong have exposed
the Government’s shortcomings in the regulation of food safety,its slow reaction to emergencies and the inadequacies in the
notification system between Hong Kong and the Mainland,
and have also seriously affected the public’s confidence in theGovernment’s capability to perform the gate-keeping role, this
Council urges the Government to:
(a) expeditiously implement the plan to re-organize the food
safety regulatory framework after consulting this Council and
the public at large, to ensure that the posts of frontline staffare not affected by the re-organization plan, and to enhance
training for staff so that they can grasp the ever-changing food
safety knowledge and meet the related new technologicalrequirements;124Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(b) strengthen and re-organize the existing consultative
framework on food safety by including representatives from
the agriculture and fisheries industries, catering industry,
veterinary profession and consumer organizations, so that theycan more comprehensively advise the Government on food
safety matters;
(c) step up Hong Kong’s monitoring of foods at source at
their places of origin;
(d) conduct a comprehensive review of the existing standards
and legislation on safe production of foods, including strictly
regulating the use of drugs and chemicals and their residue
contents in foods as well as the microbe counts in foods, etc,
so as to ensure food safety;
(e) perfect the food safety notification systems between Hong
Kong and the Mainland as well as other places supplying foodto Hong Kong, and to strengthen co-operation with the
Mainland in combating food smuggling;
(f) devote more resources to enhance the Government’s
capability in food testing and hygiene inspection;
(g) study the establishment of a food tracking system and
the implementation of food recall arrangements, so as to raise
the Government’s capability in handling food safety incidents;
(h) study the establishment of a food safety certification
mechanism whereby identification labels are awarded to safe,quality food products so as to help consumers make their
choices; and
(i) expedite the pace in promoting a quality production and
management scheme for local agricultural and fishery
products, and to establish a branding system for local products,
in order to fully enhance Hong Kong’s capability in regulating
food safety and safeguard public safety in food consumption.”was passed.125Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
2 November 2005
“Comprehensively developing the border area”
moved by
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
amendment moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kai
16 November 2005
“Reducing and remitting the duty on ultra low sulphur
diesel” moved by
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
amendment moved by
Hon SIN Chug-kaiThe motion as amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai: “That, as the
Chief Executive has announced in his Policy Address the
decision to significantly reduce the size of the closed area and
to redraw the limits of the new closed area so as to release landfor redevelopment, this Council urges the Government to
expedite the completion of the realignment of the closed area
and formulation of the planning proposals, and to devise anoverall strategy on this basis to comprehensively develop the
border area between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, so as to create
new growth areas for Hong Kong’s economy, promotecooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, facilitate the
development of Hong Kong’s trade in services, industries and
tourism, and create new employment opportunities; but given
the presence of many sites of ecological and conservation value,
such as wetlands and streams within the closed area, theGovernment must, in considering the development of these
sites, ensure that the development plan is in line with the
principles of sustainable development and nature conservation,and should conduct a comprehensive ecological assessment
of the plan and then formulate suitable conservation measures
and conduct planning in a prudent manner; the Governmentshould also allow stakeholders, including green groups, to
participate in the planning process with a view to ensuring
that the policy of sustainable development can materialize.”was passed.
The original motion: “That, as the persistently high oil prices
and high diesel prices have significantly increased the costs of
doing business, and have hit various trades and industries,especially the public transport trade and the whole transport
industry, weakened the competitiveness of Hong Kong’s
logistics industry and seriously affected people’s livelihood, thisCouncil urges the Government to adopt effective measures to
assist the transport industry in opening up new sources of
income and cutting expenditure, and to actively considerreducing and remitting the duty on ultra low sulphur diesel
for one year until the end of 2006, by which time the situation
should be reviewed, so as to alleviate the hardship of thetransport industry, relieve public transport operators’ pressure
to increase fare, and strengthen the position of Hong Kong’s
logistics industry.” was passed.126Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
The motion as amended by Hon Albert HO Chun-yan: “That,
as the cooperation among the Hong Kong SAR, nine Mainland
provinces/region and the Macao SAR in the Pan-Pearl River
Delta (‘PPRD’) region is expanding, this Council urges theHong Kong SAR Government to firmly grasp this opportunity
and adopt the following measures to vigorously enhance the
economic and trade cooperation with the various provinces/region in the PPRD region:
(a) discussing regional planning with the provinces/region
in the PPRD region, so as to avoid scrambling for building
infrastructures that already exist and are sufficient to meet the
demands in the region, such as container terminals and
airports, and thereby wasting resources or even creating vicious
competition in the region;
(b) further implementing and developing the PPRD Regional
Cooperation Framework Agreement, including perfecting theroad and railway networks linking Hong Kong and the
Mainland as well as extending Hong Kong’s aviation network
to the Mainland, so as to improve the efficiency of passengerand cargo flows between the two places and promoting mutual
economic and trade cooperation;
(c) studying the implementation of the Mainland and Hong
Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (‘CEPA ’) in
the region, and progressively establishing communication andcoordinating mechanisms with the Mainland authorities so
that Hong Kong residents who do business, work and live in
the Mainland because of the implementation of CEPA canreflect to the relevant Mainland authorities through the Hong
Kong SAR Government the difficulties they encounter in the
Mainland, thereby perfecting CEPA; and
(d) simplifying the procedures for Mainland enterprises to
invest in Hong Kong, so as to attract them to come to HongKong and promote cooperation between enterprises in the two
places, thereby complementing each other’s advantages and
enhancing the competitiveness of the PPRD region,23 November 2005
“Enhancing economic and trade cooperation between HongKong and the Pan-Pearl River Delta region”
moved by
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
amendment moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan127Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
so as to upgrade and transform Hong Kong’s service-based
economy after integrating with the Mainland’s manufacturing
industry and create more job opportunities locally; at the same
time, this Council also urges the Hong Kong SAR Governmentto relax the visa requirement for travellers under the Individual
Visit Scheme, so as to facilitate Mainland residents to come to
Hong Kong for leisure travel and business, thereby promotingthe development of the two places and creating a win-win
situation that brings about mutual benefits.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon CHAN Yuen-han: “That this
Council urges the Government to look squarely at the concept
of cultural inheritance and affirm the cultural and historical
value of street side ‘dai pai dongs’ , review the licensing policy
for ‘dai pai dongs’ in order that they can complement thepeople’s needs in their daily life and promote the tourism
development plans and, at the same time, assist the operators
of ‘dai pai dongs’ in continuing to operate in compliance withthe environmental hygiene and safety requirements, and study
the setting up of designated zones for on-street cooked food
stalls, so that this traditional culinary culture can thrive.” waspassed.
The motion as amended by Hon Vincent FANG Kang and Hon
Andrew CHENG Kar-foo: “That, as cases of avian influenza
have successively occurred in many countries, in order to guard
against the recurrence of an avian influenza outbreak in HongKong and prevent human infections of avian influenza, this
Council urges the Government to consider establishing, as early
as possible, a steering group led by the Chief Executive tocombat the pandemic, to set aside sufficient funds, on condition
that a proper monitoring mechanism has been put in place, to
defray the expenditure in this regard, ensure that thegovernment officials responsible for coordinating the work of
combating the pandemic can flexibly deploy the resources and
procure health care equipment according to the exigencies ofthe work, to enhance the preventive efforts by strengthening
influenza vaccination and public education on influenza
prevention, etc, to expeditiously introduce a trial scheme onregional slaughtering after putting in place proper23 November 2005
“Policy on inheritance of ‘dai pai dong’ culture”moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
amendment moved by
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
(amendment proposed by Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
was withdrawn)
30 November 2005
“Preventing avian influenza” moved by
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
amendments moved by
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon Vincent FANG Kang
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo128Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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arrangements for compensating the live poultry trade and
assisting affected trade operators to switch their business or
jobs, prohibit individuals from rearing poultry and strictly
implement the policy of a fifty-fifty supply of imported andlocal live poultry, with a view to further improving the sanitary
conditions in farms as well as live poultry and birds wholesale
and retail outlets; the Government should also step up effortsin monitoring the movements of migratory birds in the
territory.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon CHOY So-yuk and Hon
Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung: “That, further to the passage of my
motion on ‘Vigorously reducing air pollution’ , as amended by
other Members, by this Council last year, I put forward a
proposal on ‘Collaborating in tackling cross-border airpollution’ jointly with 92 members of the National Committee
of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at
its meeting in March this year; the proposal received positiveresponse from the State Environmental Protection
Administration of China which has indicated that it will
continue to take the lead and coordinate the work in this regardin order to enhance cooperation between Hong Kong and
Guangdong on the environmental protection front; in this
connection, this Council urges the Government to adopt thefollowing complementary measures more positively with a view
to curbing the trend of continuing deterioration of air quality
in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta (‘PRD’) region:
On the cooperation between Hong Kong and Guangdong:
(a) endeavouring to achieve as early as possible the emission
reduction targets for 2010 regarding the four types of
pollutants;
(b) expediting the formal commissioning of the PRD
regional air quality monitoring network and other effectivemeasures, and enhancing the transparency in the dissemination
of the monitoring information, so as to expeditiously unify
the emission standards and regulatory regimes between HongKong and Guangdong;7 December 2005
“Endeavouring to improve air quality” moved byHon James TIEN Pei-chun
amendments moved by
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon SIN Chung-kai
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung129Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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(c) expeditiously implementing the emissions trading pilot
scheme;
(d) stepping up negotiations with the Mainland authorities
to provide business operators who have installed air pollution
control systems in their plants in the PRD region with tax relief
on depreciation of the relevant systems;
(e) maintaining close cooperation with the State
Environmental Protection Administration of China and theGuangdong Environmental Protection Bureau to promote the
prevention and control of regional air pollution;
On the local front:
(f) introducing legislation to require motorists to switch off
the engines of their vehicles while waiting, and according
priority to regulating emissions from idling engines of privatecars and government vehicles as well as idling engines of
vehicles in school and hospital premises;
(g) on condition that there is no additional burden of
electricity charges on the public or the industrial and
commercial sectors, urging the two power companies toexpedite various emission reduction projects and use more
environmentally friendly fuels;
(h) prolonging the incentive scheme for liquefied petroleum
gas (LPG) light buses and promoting the switch of light goods
vehicles to LPG;
(i) expediting the provision of additional sites for setting
up LPG filling stations;130Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(j) actively engaging in research and development regarding
the utilization of renewable energy, formulating a policy on
renewable energy, setting utilization targets for renewable
energy, requesting the two power companies to follow suchpolicy and targets, stipulating in the Scheme of Control
Agreements with the power companies the proportion of
renewable energy to be used in electricity generation, andproviding economic incentives to encourage the power
companies to use more renewable energy; at the same time,
formulating measures to promote the incorporation ofrenewable energy equipment into the power supply network;
(k) vigorously introducing environmentally friendly vehicles
which run on a combination of petrol and electricity, hydrogen
or natural gas, etc, including heavy and medium goods vehiclesas well as buses; offering tax concessions and introducing
environmentally friendly fuels, and formulating related
incentive measures;
(l) actively studying the feasibility of increasing the fines for
smoky vehicles;
(m) formulating a comprehensive and effective policy on
energy conservation, with the Government taking the lead inimplementing energy conservation measures in various
departments and setting higher energy conservation targets,
with a view to promoting community-wide involvement inenergy conservation;
(n) expeditiously implementing the regulatory scheme for
products containing volatile organic compounds on which the
Government and the trades have reached a consensus;
(o) stepping up the testing of emissions from vehicles to
ensure their compliance with Hong Kong’s emission standards;
and131Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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14 December 2005
“Franchised bus fares” moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
amendments moved by
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon LEE Wing-tat(p) expediting the implementation of the ‘Indoor Air Quality
Management Programme’ and joining hands with the
industrial and commercial sectors in actively promoting the
programme, thereby preventing poor indoor air quality fromharming the public’s health,
so that the emission reduction targets originally set for 2010
can be achieved as early as possible.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee and
Hon LEE Wing-tat: “That this Council supports the expeditious
implementation of the fare adjustment mechanism that allows
fares to go upward and downward in January 2006, which will
apply to franchised bus companies, and urges the Government
to discuss with various franchised bus companies:
(a) cancelling the proposed arrangements for advance
payment of the return journey fares, and providing a reasonableform of fare reduction, including offering, in the return
journey, a reduction of not less than 10% of the fares for both
the forward and return journeys taken, so as to benefit morepassengers;
(b) offering more comprehensive bus-bus interchange
concessions;
(c) ways to expeditiously introduce one-day and one-week
travel pass as well as monthly ticket schemes for buses, so as to
allow choices for local passengers and tourists;
(d) the introduction of a monthly Free-ride Day for the
elderly to encourage them to go out more often with a view to
promoting their integration into the community; and132Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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(e) the introduction of travel concessions for people with
disabilities;
and to expeditiously reach a consensus with them on the
relevant fare arrangements in order that such arrangements
can be implemented in January next year and that the public
can enjoy fare reductions and concessions as early as possible;at the same time, this Council also urges the Government to
discuss with various franchised bus companies and encourage
them, on condition that the burden on long-haul passengerswill not be increased, to expeditiously introduce sectional fares
for buses after identifying reasonable and feasible
implementation methods.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai: “That, in
order to more effectively promote energy conservation and
enhance energy efficiency so as to achieve the objectives of
protecting the environment and conserving the resources onthe earth, this Council urges the Government to:
(a) formulate a comprehensive and effective energy
conservation policy;
(b) establish a computer database on the energy consumption
of products so that the public can have access to information
about the energy efficiency of the products before deciding to
buy such products;
(c) establish an energy conservation committee which is
independent of the Government to coordinate theGovernment’s and the two power companies’ resources and
initiatives for promoting energy conservation;
(d) take the lead in drawing up internal energy conservation
programmes within various departments, to appoint an energy
manager to oversee the implementation of energy conservationinitiatives, and to provide annual reports reviewing the
effectiveness of the initiatives;14 December 2005
“Conservation of energy” moved by
Hon CHOY So-yuk
amendment moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kai
(amendment proposed by Hon Vincent FANG Kang
was withdrawn)133Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(e) make it mandatory for proposed government buildings
to pass the energy efficiency assessment prior to construction
in order to ensure that the designs, materials and facilities of
such buildings meet the energy conservation requirements;
(f) actively promote the implementation of green roof
projects on buildings, especially government buildings suchas hospitals and schools, etc, throughout the territory;
(g) expeditiously implement the mandatory energy efficiency
labelling scheme;
(h) promote the provision of economic incentives by the two
power companies with a view to encouraging their customers
to use energy-saving electrical appliances;
(i) promote the introduction of an effective mechanism,
including the provision of economic incentives, by commercialproperties with a view to encouraging commercial tenants to
reduce electricity consumption; and
(j) actively enhance, through publicity and education, the
public’s knowledge and awareness of energy conservation.” was
passed.
The motion as amended by Dr Hon YEUNG Sum: “That, given
the successive completion of the Ocean Park’s RedevelopmentPlans from 2008 onwards and that works on the new tourism
projects will be launched in Southern District, which are
expected to further aggravate the already very heavy traffic inthe district, to alleviate traffic congestion, complement tourism
development and give impetus to the local economy, this
Council urges the Government to expedite the constructionof the MTR South Island Line for commissioning in or before
2012, but should study in parallel how vicious competition of
the new line with other public transport such as minibuses orbuses can be avoided, thereby protecting the public’s right to
choose and their interests.” was passed.11 January 2006
“Expediting the construction of the MTR South Island Line”moved by
Hon Howard YOUNG
amendment moved by
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum134Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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The motion as amended by Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong and
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing: “That, as the pressure of work
on and the non-teaching duties taken up by teachers have been
increasing, which not only impair the effectiveness of teachingbut also jeopardize the physical and mental health of teachers,
this Council urges the Administration to face up to the
problems of work pressure and suicide among teachers and toformulate effective measures to reduce the workload of and
mental stress on teachers, including:
(a) reviewing the pace of education and curriculum reforms
as well as the priorities of education policies, and abolishing
the unreasonable education policies; strengthening
communication with front-line teachers, and fully evaluating
the impact of various education reform initiatives on the workof teachers and making appropriate adjustments;
(b) eliminating unnecessary non-teaching duties at schools
and counting the administrative work that has to be retained
as part of a teacher’s workload, so as to enable schools to have
sufficient manpower to make appropriate arrangements inadjusting and allocating the non-teaching duties at schools;
(c) enhancing the teacher-student ratios in schools by
reducing the class sizes and increasing the establishment of
teaching staff, so as to improve the teaching environment,
maximize the effectiveness of learning and teaching, andupgrade the quality of teaching;
(d) providing substitute teachers for those teachers who
pursue in-service studies, and implementing a genuine ‘paid
study leave’ scheme to alleviate the stress on teachers arising
from their studies;
(e) expanding the coverage of specialized teaching, reducing
the teaching sessions for teachers, increasing school socialworkers and resource teachers for supportive educational
programmes, employing additional supporting staff to handle18 January 2006
“Reducing the workload of and mental stress on teachers”
moved by
Hon MA Lik
amendment moved by
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing135Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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non-teaching and administrative duties, etc, and including in
the establishment those contract teachers who are currently
outside the establishment; and
(f) caring about the psychological and mental health of
teachers by enhancing the pre-service and in-service
psychological health training for teachers and setting up ateacher health centre.” was passed.
The original motion: “That, as the Government, when
introducing new policies in recent years, has often failed to
assess the impacts of the new policies on the economic
environment and the affected enterprises, and the assistance
given to the trades or enterprises concerned is mostly restricted
to ex-gratia payments, instead of actively helping them totransform, and as many affected trades have difficulties in
transforming their business on their own due to their relatively
low technology and capital intensity levels, the new policieshave strangled the survival of many enterprises and rendered
many people unemployed, this Council urges the Government
to:
(a) conduct risk assessment on the impacts of new policies
before introducing them, and to strike a proper balance afterclearly and fully assessing the impacts of the new policies on
public interests and the trades;
(b) fully consult the trades before making any important
policy decisions; and
(c) set up an inter-departmental working committee to
provide various kinds of suitable assistance to the operators
and employees of the affected enterprises, so as to help themtransform.” was passed.
The motion: “That this Council endorses the Phase I and Phase
II Reports of the Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural
District Development.” was passed.18 January 2006
“Assisting in the transformation of enterprises which ceased
operation due to the Government’s new policies”
moved by
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
amendment moved by
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
8 February 2006
“Reports of the Subcommittee on West Kowloon CulturalDistrict Development” moved byHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit136Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
The motion as amended by Hon WONG Ting-kwong and Hon
Fred LI Wah-ming: “That this Council urges the HKSAR
Government, in discussing the finalization of the specific details
of a new water supply agreement, to improve jointly with theGuangdong Provincial Government the existing notification
mechanism for contamination of potable water supply to Hong
Kong, including imposing a time limit for notification; toformulate a contingency mechanism jointly operated by
Guangdong and Hong Kong for dealing with unexpected
incidents of water supply; to discuss ways to enhancecoordination in the supply of potable water to Hong Kong and
allow flexibility in determining the supply quantity, so as to
avoid drawing unneeded water when there was overflow from
local reservoirs and hence resulting in wastage; and to discuss
the further upgrading of the quality standard of potable watersupply to Hong Kong; the Guangdong Provincial Government
and the HKSAR Government should be allowed to review the
water supply quantity according to needs on a monthly basis;in addition, the HKSAR Government should also examine
expanding the existing reservoirs or further perfecting the
interconnection of reservoirs, so as to increase the water storagecapacity of local reservoirs.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon SIN Chung-kai: “That this
Council urges the Government to ensure that, in developing
public service broadcasting in Hong Kong, it shall:
(a) respect and adhere to editorial independence;
(b) defend the freedom of the press and freedom of speech;(c) open up public access channels at an early date, so as to
allow public participation;
(d) provide diversified information;
(e) cater for the needs of the minority and the socially
disadvantaged groups; and8 February 2006
“Improving the notification mechanism for contamination
of potable water supply to Hong Kong and enhancing
coordination in the supply of potable water to Hong Kong”
moved byHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
amendments moved by
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
8 February 2006
“Policy on public service broadcasting” moved by
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
amendments moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kaiHon LI Kwok-ying137Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(f) allocate adequate resources to expedite the development
of digital broadcasting, so as to allow the development of public
service broadcasting to sustain in an era of digital convergence. ”
was passed.
The motion: “That this Council endorses the Report on
Working Poverty by the Subcommittee to Study the Subject ofCombating Poverty, and urges the Government to implement
the recommendations therein.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
and Hon KWONG Chi-kin: “That this Council urges the
Government to earnestly improve the current phenomenon
of natural monopoly in the electricity market in Hong Kong,so as to avoid prejudicing consumers’ interests, and demands
that the Government implement the following measures to
ensure that Hong Kong’s electricity market is free frommonopoly, so that the people of Hong Kong can enjoy
reasonably-charged, safe and stable electricity supply services:
(a) re-setting electricity tariffs at a reasonable level by
lowering the permitted return allowed to the power companies
in respect of their electricity-related operations for each yearfrom the current 13.5% of their average net fixed assets to 7%
or below;
(b) strengthening the regulation of power plants to ensure
that their operations and the pollutants emitted comply with
the relevant environmental protection standards, andformulating practicable measures as well as providing proper
incentives to ensure that the power companies actively develop
renewable energy;
(c) setting a timetable for opening up the electricity market
in Hong Kong and aiming for its implementation in the coming10 years, so as to introduce competition and break the current
natural monopoly of Hong Kong’s electricity market by the
two companies;15 February 2006
“Implementing the recommendations in the Report onWorking Poverty by the Subcommittee to Study the Subjectof Combating Poverty” moved by
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
15 February 2006
“Opening up the electricity market” moved by
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
amendments moved by
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon TAM Heung-man
Hon KWONG Chi-kin138Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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(d) requesting the CLP Power Hong Kong Limited to offer
rebates to its customers in proportion to their electricity
consumption by the year 2008 using funds from its
Development Fund;
(e) actively studying the full implementation of power
interconnection; and
(f) requesting that the two power companies shall ensure
the stability of their workforce, and recruit their technical staffat all levels in a planned manner and provide them with
continuing training, so as to secure a reliable and stable supply
of electricity.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon James TIEN Pei-chun, Hon
CHAN Kam-lam and Hon James TO Kun-sun: “That, as the
Treasury of the Government has benefited from the continuous
recovery of Hong Kong’s economy, which has improved theGovernment’s financial position and will likely advance the
elimination of the fiscal deficit, this Council urges the
Government to make appropriate use of its resources to providethe grass-roots people with adequate services, and to reduce
the rates of salaries tax by reverting them to at least the 2002-
03 level; to revert the personal allowances and the marginaltax bands to the 2002-03 level; to raise the child allowance and
the allowances for dependent parent/grandparent; to further
increase the entitlement period and the amount of home loaninterest deduction; and to study allowing voluntary
contributions to the Mandatory Provident Fund to be tax
deductible up to a ceiling, so as to alleviate the tax burden onthe middle class and the grass-roots people, thereby stimulating
consumer spending and creating jobs.” was passed.15 February 2006
“Reducing the salaries tax” moved byHon SIN Chung-kai
amendments moved by
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon CHAN Kam-lamDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon James TO Kun-sun
(amendments proposed by Hon WONG Kwok-hing and
Hon TAM Heung-man were withdrawn)139Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
The original motion: “That, given the slow progress of work
since the Government drew up the Concept Plan for Lantau
in 2004, this Council urges the Government to expedite the
planning study on Lantau and, provided that natureconservation and preservation of historical and cultural
heritage are taken into consideration, to expeditiously put the
following development directions into effect:
(a) developing in the area theme tour routes which have
historical and cultural value and ecological characteristics andwhich complement existing recreational facilities, so as to
develop Lantau into a quality tourism area;
(b) in line with the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-
Macao Bridge and other infrastructural facilities, creatingfavourable conditions for developing new economic activities
in the area; and
(c) completing, as soon as possible, the feasibility study on
the construction of a logistics park on Lantau.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon LI Kwok-ying and Hon
Andrew CHENG Kar-foo: “That, as the Health, Welfare and
Food Bureau will publish a consultation paper on health carefinancing this year, and the community is widely concerned
about the direction of the reform of the Chinese and Western
health care systems in Hong Kong and the changes in thefinancing models for public and private medical care services,
this Council urges the Government to expeditiously examine
the long-term difficulties faced by the Chinese and Westernhealth care systems in Hong Kong, and to put forward feasible
options and measures to improve the current situation; such
measures should include:
(a) reviewing the existing framework for the provision of
public and private medical care services; enhancing thetransparency of the operation and decision-making process
of the Hospital Authority; and regulating the operation of
medical groups, with a view to facilitating the communicationand cooperation between public and private medical
organizations;1 March 2006
“Development planning for Lantau” moved by
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
amendments moved by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon LEE Wing-tat
8 March 2006
“Promoting health care reform and health care financing”moved by
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
amendments moved by
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
(amendment proposed by Hon CHAN Yuen-han
was withdrawn)140Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(b) mapping out the direction of health care reform which
includes the Chinese medicine profession, with emphasis on
the importance of disease prevention and comprehensive
primary medical care services, clearly defining the objectivesof public medical care services; disclosing to the public such
information as the costing methodology of the services; seeking
a consensus in society on the direction of health care reform;and drawing up a timetable for implementing such reform;
(c) expediting the progress in setting up an electronic system
for sharing patient records, thereby establishing a mechanism
and procedures for referring patients between public and
private health care systems;
(d) comprehensively reviewing the supply and demand of as
well as the planning for Chinese and Western health care
manpower; and enhancing the training for health care
personnel, improving their remuneration packages and workenvironment as well as boosting their morale, so as to solve
the problems of wastage of health care personnel as well as
employment of and continuous training for Chinese medicinegraduates, and prevent the emergence of a succession gap;
(e) expeditiously formulating and implementing a health
care financing plan that can sustain the development of health
care services, so as to relieve the burden on the public and to
ensure that the grassroots and the vulnerable receiveappropriate health care services and that the middle-class is
given fair opportunities to obtain medical treatment; in
formulating the health care financing models, the Governmentshould consider providing tax deductions for people who
utilize private medical care services and take out medical
insurance; in considering the provision of tax deductions, theGovernment should, at the same time, study the impact of
developing a private health insurance system on the overall
health care system, the regulation of private health insurancesystems in overseas countries, as well as the feasibility of
implementing a central health insurance system in Hong Kong;
and141Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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(f) enhancing the regulation of the operation of private
medical care services, including medical groups and private
medical practitioners, etc.; and establishing an independent
statutory body for handling complaints about public andprivate medical care services, so as to ensure that patients are
provided with good medical care services and enhance their
confidence in using private medical care services.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon CHOY So-yuk, Hon Alan
LEONG Kah-kit, Hon Albert HO Chun-yan and Dr HonFernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung: “That, in view of the
increasing number of domestic violence cases in recent years,
which reflects the severity of the problem, this Council urges
the Government to implement in the whole territory the
recommendations in the Report of the Review Panel on FamilyServices in Tin Shui Wai and the recommendations made by
the Coroner’s Court in respect of the family tragedy that
occurred in Tin Shui Wai in April 2004, to expeditiouslyformulate effective measures to curb such violence, and to
allocate additional resources to improve services and actively
promote the development of the ‘third sector’ , so as to optimizethe social capital, promote community development services,
encourage self-help and mutual support among the public,
strengthen the community support network, enhance thecapabilities of individuals and families in resolving their
difficulties in life, for the purpose of cultivating the community
spirit of mutual support, care and love among residents; themeasures to be formulated by the Government to curb
domestic violence should include:
(a) establishing a central inter-departmental coordinating
committee chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration,
with membership including representatives from communityand self-help organizations which understand domestic
violence;
(b) extending the Domestic Violence Ordinance to cover
more people, and enhance the protection for those under
protection;8 March 2006
“Domestic violence” moved byHon Margaret NG
amendments moved by
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
amendment to amendment moved by
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung142Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(c) establishing a court dedicated to domestic violence cases;
(d) establishing a 24-hour domestic violence hotline and
round-the-clock support teams comprising social workers,police officers and professionals from various disciplines;
(e) setting clear work indicators and plans under the
Government’s policy of ‘zero tolerance’ of domestic violence;
(f) establishing a review committee on serious injuries and
deaths caused by domestic violence, with the responsibility to
review the effectiveness of cross-sectoral coordination and
collaboration regarding cases of serious domestic violence, in
order to avoid the recurrence of similar cases;
(g) establishing, under the central mechanism, a community-
based coordinating mechanism with an operating structure
modelled on that of the Fight Crime Committee, so as topromote awareness of domestic violence and educate people
in the local communities, and to facilitate coordination of and
communication in carrying out the work in the districts;
(h) allocating more resources to enable the victims of
domestic violence to obtain the necessary legal services at anearly stage;
(i) providing more resources that are required for the
provision of training for front-line staff and the
implementation of other complementary measures;
(j) establishing support groups composed of victims of
domestic violence, and providing them with training to
promote mutual support;
(k) establishing a domestic violence fund to provide financial
support for organizations engaged in preventing domesticviolence and providing domestic violence support, so as to
demonstrate the Government’s determination to combat
domestic violence and truly implement its policy of ‘zerotolerance’ of such violence;143Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(l) making it mandatory for abusers to receive counselling
and treatment;
(m) studying making it mandatory for the relevant
professionals to report domestic violence cases that they
handle; and
(n) offering compassionate housing assistance to victims of
domestic.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon WONG Kwok-hing and Hon
CHEUNG Hok-ming: “That, given the impending
commissioning of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor
at the end of this year, which will substantially increase the
traffic load in the western and northwestern parts of the NewT erritories, this Council urges the Government to formulate
as early as possible corresponding strategies, including:
(a) buying out the ownership of Route 3 at a reasonable price
and opening it up for use by motorists;
(b) constructing the Easterly Link Road that connects the
Deep Bay Link and Route 3, so as to divert the traffic flow
from Tuen Mun Road;
(c) expeditiously completing the extension of Tuen Mun
Road;
(d) implementing the Northern Link project as early as
possible and expeditiously completing the Kowloon SouthernLink project to perfect the railway network and encourage
residents of the Northwest New T erritories to make use of the
railways for travelling to and from different districts, so as toalleviate the pressure on Tuen Mun Road and Route 3; and
(e) setting reasonable fares that are acceptable to the public,
so as to encourage them to use the railway transport system,8 March 2006
“Expeditiously improving the traffic arrangements in thewestern and northwestern parts of the New T erritories”
moved by
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
amendments moved by
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
amendments to amendments moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon LEE Wing-tat
(amendment proposed by Hon Albert HO Chun-yan was
withdrawn)144Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
26 April 2006
“Donation of organs” moved by
Hon Bernard CHAN
10 May 2006
“Strengthening the development of post-secondaryeducation and upgrading the quality of sub-degree courses”moved by
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwongthereby alleviating the deteriorating traffic congestion in that
district and avoiding causing great nuisance or inconvenience
to local residents; furthermore, the Government may also lower
the existing tolls by such means as extending the franchiseperiod of Route 3; and should expeditiously construct the Tuen
Mun Western Bypass, the Tuen Mun to Chek Lap Kok Link, as
well as the Tuen Mun Eastern Bypass, while the environmentalimpact of the alignment of the relevant roads must be
adequately assessed, with a view to reducing undesirable effects
on the local environment; and expedite the various trafficimprovements to the Tuen Mun town centre section of Tuen
Mun Road.” was passed.
The motion: “That, as the situation of organ donation in Hong
Kong is still not satisfactory despite many years of publicity,and the number of organs donated is not sufficient to meet
the demands of those waiting for organ transplants, this
Council urges the Government to immediately conduct acomprehensive review on the current policy on organ donation,
with a view to formulating a package of effective measures for
needy patients to receive as soon as possible suitable organs toextend their lives; such measures should include: deploying
more resources to improve the methods currently adopted by
the Government, the Hospital Authority and the Hong KongMedical Association for collecting people’s wish to become
organ donors and for registering their information, so as to
enable the public to sign up as donors more easily; enhancingthe information processing system, e.g. establishing a back-
end computer system to more effectively process the
information of all organ donors in Hong Kong, so as to facilitateeasy access to such information by authorized persons; as well
as stepping up publicity efforts on organ donation and
encouraging the public to actively sign up as organ donors. ”was passed.
The motion: “That, although the Government has announced
that it has exceeded the policy objective of providing tertiary
education for 60% of senior secondary school leavers, a series
of problems have arisen as a result of the substantial increasein the number of self-financing sub-degree places over the past145Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
five years, this Council considers that the Government should,
apart from meeting the quantitative objective, also strengthen
the development of post-secondary education and upgrade the
quality of post-secondary courses; in this connection, thisCouncil urges the Government to allocate more resources and
adopt measures to address such problems as the varied quality
of sub-degree courses, inequality under various studentfinancial assistance schemes, and difficulties encountered by
students in pursuing further studies and securing employment;
such measures should include:
(a) setting up a quality assurance mechanism to ensure the
quality of sub-degree courses and recognition of the
qualifications conferred;
(b) facing up to the situation of over-supply of sub-degree
places, and preventing vicious competition among institutions;
(c) combining the Local Student Finance Scheme and the
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students, so
that all full-time students are treated equally and provided withthe same level of assistance according to their financial needs;
(d) providing appropriate facilities and student development
services to post-secondary students, having regard to their
education needs within and outside schools; as well as
providing institutions with an option to extend their loanrepayment period, so as to relieve their financial pressure and
enable them to utilize most of the tuition received for teaching
purpose; and
(e) gradually increasing the number of degree places in
keeping with the needs arising from social development andthe academic structure reform, so as to allow outstanding
graduates of sub-degree courses to pursue subsidized degree
courses, thereby eliminating the bottleneck in pursuing furtherstudies.” was passed.146Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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The motion: “That, as recently the community is widely
concerned that the conclusions made by the Government-
appointed Independent Committee of Inquiry on the Sai Wan
Ho Development on Inland Lot No. 8955 in its report publishedon 9 May this year are not in total accord with those made by
the Public Accounts Committee (‘PAC’) in its report laid on
the table of the Legislative Council on 15 February this yearregarding the development of a site at Sai Wan Ho, this Council
reaffirms its support for the conclusions and recommendations
of PAC and urges the Government to fully implement therecommendations of PAC.” was passed.
The motion: “That, in view of the ex-gratia nature and the
anticipated shortfall of the Trust Fund for Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (‘the Trust Fund’), this Council urgesthe Government to implement the following measures to assist
the patients of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (‘SARS’)
and/or their families:
(a) relaxing the Trust Fund’s $500,000 ceiling on special ex-
gratia financial assistance for each eligible recovered or‘suspected’ SARS patient;
(b) extending the scope of the Trust Fund to cover also
families of the deceased ‘suspected’ SARS patients;
(c) granting special ex-gratia relief payments to families with
deceased elderly SARS patients irrespective of whether the
affected families had been relying on the deceased for financial
support; and
(d) injecting additional funds into the Trust Fund. ” was
passed.17 May 2006
“Supporting the conclusions and recommendations of thePublic Accounts Committee on the development of a site
at Sai Wan Ho” moved by
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
17 May 2006
“Financial assistance to patients of Severe Acute RespiratorySyndrome and their families” moved by
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung147Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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The motion as amended by Hon Vincent FANG Kang, Dr Hon
KWOK Ka-ki and Hon Fred LI Wah-ming: “That, as the
Consumer Council’s recent reports on the adverse body
reactions of some people caused by the injection of HydrophilicPolyacrylamide Gel (PAAG) for breast augmentation in the
Mainland and Hong Kong have aroused widespread public
concern, and exposed the loopholes in the existing system forregulating medical and beauty devices as well as materials
which are used for implantation in human body by injection,
this Council urges the Government to:
(a) after consulting the various sectors concerned and the
public, legislate to restrict or forbid the implantation of PAAG
in human body, subject all medical devices and materials for
implantation in human body to proper regulation, set out cleardefinitions of the standards of medical and beauty devices as
well as instructions on their use, and expeditiously put forward
a comprehensive legislative proposal for the regulation ofmedical devices;
(b) in respect of those beauty devices currently included in
the list of listed medical devices, further perfect the listing
system by requiring that the beauty devices with the highest
risk must be operated by personnel who have been properlytrained and certified in the relevant field;
(c) review the existing regulatory system and legislation, in
order to prevent exaggerated and false promotional claims
about services and products, so as to safeguard the health and
interests of consumers;
(d) provide the public and users with more information
about various medical and beauty devices, methods of usingthem and points to note, so that they can make informed
choices;
(e) subject all medical devices and materials for implantation
in human body to proper regulation by limiting their use to
properly trained medical personnel only; and24 May 2006
“Legislating to regulate medical devices” moved byHon LI Kwok-ying
amendments moved by
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming148Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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(f) expeditiously legislate to regulate advertisements about
services and products which claim to be able to slim the body,
facilitate detoxification and regulate the immune system.” was
passed.
The original motion: “That, as the fiscal surplus in 2005-06
amounts to $14 billion, which exceeds the expected $4.1 billionby $9.9 billion, this Council urges the Government to effectively
utilize the surplus to alleviate the disparity between the rich
and the poor, stimulate the economy and increase employmentopportunities.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung and
Hon CHAN Kam-lam: “That, with the rapid development of
the Mainland’s economy and in order to ensure that Hong
Kong can maintain its role as the leader of economicdevelopment in the region, this Council urges the Government
to expeditiously study the long-term direction and strategy for
Hong Kong’s future economic development, grasp theopportunities and explore how Hong Kong can complement
the country’s implementation of the outline of the Eleventh
Five-year Plan, which will commence this year, includingformulating the relevant policies to increase Hong Kong’s
investment in the domestic and cross-boundary
infrastructures, enhance the co-operation between theMainland and Hong Kong in the areas of industry
development, resource utilization and environmental
protection, etc, and strive to maintain Hong Kong’s positionas an international centre for finance, trading, logistics, tourism
and information; in addition, this Council also urges the
Government to expeditiously consider the development ofcommodity futures and bond markets in Hong Kong, further
promote the participation of Hong Kong’s banks in a wider
scope of Renminbi business, strengthen coordination among24 May 2006
“Effective utilization of fiscal surplus” moved by
Hon KWONG Chi-kin
amendments moved by
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
7 June 2006
“Maintaining Hong Kong’s role as the leader of economicdevelopment in the region” moved by
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
amendments moved by
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah149Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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government departments to cut red tape affecting the business
sector and improve the business environment, develop
innovative and high value-added new industries so as to create
new growth areas for Hong Kong’s economy, and review thecurrent policy on supporting small and medium enterprises
and encourage Hong Kong people to start up their business.”
was passed.
The original motion: “That, as social enterprises can effectively
achieve social objectives, including promoting communitydevelopment and helping the disadvantaged, through
corporate strategies and commercial operations, and they
attach more importance to social values than to pursuing
maximum economic benefits, this Council urges the
Government to vigorously promote the development of socialenterprises, with the objectives of enhancing social capabilities
and establishing positive social values, by actively implementing
the following measures:
(a) establishing the value and raising the public awareness
of social enterprises through publicity and educationprogrammes in schools and the community;
(b) promoting cross-sector collaboration and developing a
platform for participation in different aspects and facilitating
the establishment of partnership, so that various sectors can
expand the scope for collaboration in a complementary andmutually beneficial environment;
(c) putting in place support services to meet the actual needs
of social enterprises, including the provision of information,
basic training and mentorship support, in order to enhance
the social capital of the disadvantaged;
(d) eliminating administrative and policy barriers which may
hinder the development of social enterprises, so as to create anenvironment conducive to their growth; and
(e) enhancing the training for the general public so as to teach
them how to develop social enterprises;14 June 2006
“Vigorously promoting the development of social
enterprises” moved by
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun
amendments moved by
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon Albert HO Chun-yan150Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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in addition, as local and overseas experience in developing
social enterprises indicates that the successful ones possess such
management elements as professionalism and market
sensitivity, the Government and various sectors of thecommunity should, in developing social enterprises, break away
from the confines of the pure social work sector by encouraging
and embracing the participation of willing and capable talentsfrom the business sector.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo:
“That, as many motorists are not alert to the danger of drink
driving, serious traffic accidents caused by drink driving have
occurred frequently in recent years, posing a serious threat to
the safety of other road users, this Council urges the
Government to step up publicity and education, review thedeterrent effect of existing penalties for the drink driving
offence, study amending legislation, including drawing on the
practice in other countries of suspending the driving licencesof drivers on first conviction of the offence, and making it a
mandatory requirement that the offenders must attend a
driving improvement course to improve their driving habits,as well as to pass a driving test before driving licences are re-
issued to them, and to empower the Police to conduct random
stop checks on vehicles and, where there is reasonable doubt,roadside screening breath tests on motorists, so as to strengthen
its efforts in combating drink driving and enhance motorists’
alertness to the danger of drink driving, thereby reducing trafficaccidents caused by drink driving and safeguarding public
safety.” was passed.
The motion: “That, as Hong Kong’s education services are
diversified, its education programmes and academic
qualifications are internationally recognized, and as it hasestablished close ties with the Mainland, coupled with its
background as a meeting point of Eastern and Western cultures,
there are favourable conditions for Hong Kong to develop intoa regional education hub; in addition, since promoting Hong
Kong as a regional education hub will attract talents, enhance
Hong Kong’s competitiveness and help broaden the horizonsof local students, this Council urges the Government to review14 June 2006
“Measures to combat drink driving” moved byHon LAU Kong-wah
amendment moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
21 June 2006
“Developing Hong Kong into a regional education hub”moved byHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing151Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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the relevant policies and formulate measures to facilitate and
attract more non-local students to study in Hong Kong, and
encourage local education institutions to provide education
services outside Hong Kong; the specific measures include:
(a) relaxing immigration control to reduce barriers for non-
local students aspiring to receive education at various levels inHong Kong;
(b) on condition that local students’ opportunities to pursue
further studies in Hong Kong will not be reduced, allowing
tertiary institutions to increase the ratio of the admission
quotas for non-local students;
(c) on condition that the employment of local people will
not be affected, allowing non-local students to take up part-
time jobs while attending full-time programmes so that they
can obtain relevant working experience and their financialburden can be alleviated;
(d) providing affordable boarding facilities to non-local
students by such means as granting land to schools and
institutions at nominal premium for the construction of hostels
or allowing the conversion of vacant school premises intohostels;
(e) providing more scholarships for non-local students with
outstanding academic achievements in specific subjects;
(f) assisting local institutions to run schools in the Mainland,
especially in the Pearl River Delta region, to promote co-
operation between the two places; and
(g) establishing a dedicated department to promote Hong
Kong’s education services to the Mainland and overseas.” was
passed.152Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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The original motion: “That, as structural unemployment is
serious in our job market and employment polarization has
occurred, this Council urges the Government to improve the
employment environment for low-skilled employees, create jobopportunities and strengthen the training for them, so as to
enhance their competitiveness.” was passed.
The motion as amended by Hon LI Kwok-ying and Dr Hon
Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung: “That, in order to enhancethe quality of life of Hong Kong’s elderly people, and to make
preparations for the ageing of Hong Kong’s population in the
future, this Council urges the Government to expeditiously
implement a policy on care for the elderly which is geared to
‘healthy ageing’ , and take measures to improve the existinghealth care, medical and long-term care services for the elderly,
enhance the monitoring and quality of service of homes for
the aged, help the elderly participate actively in communityactivities, improve their living environment and strengthen the
prevention of abuse of the elderly, so as to help them enjoy
their old age peacefully and comfortably; specific measuresinclude:
(a) formulating a comprehensive long-term care policy,
taking into account the population structure, and establishing
a mechanism for planning long-term care services in the future;
(b) implementing a ‘community-based’ policy on care for the
elderly, injecting more resources to home care services, so as
to shorten the waiting time for such services;
(c) increasing the places in subvented care-and-attention
homes in order to shorten the waiting time and, at the sametime, enhancing the monitoring of private homes for the aged;
(d) enhancing support services for carers of the elderly,
including increasing the places in day-care centres and
extending their service hours, so as to alleviate carers’ stress
from caring for the frail elderly;21 June 2006
“Polarization in the job market” moved byHon LI Fung-ying
amendments moved by
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
28 June 2006
“Policy on care for the elderly” moved byDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
amendments moved by
Hon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung153Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
I. MOTIONS PASSEDWording of Motion and Result
(e) making coordinated discharge arrangements for elderly
in-patients, and providing information and support to enable
them to obtain the necessary rehabilitation and care services;
(f) drawing up a long-term policy to address the shortage of
nursing staff in the social welfare sector to ensure the
professional standard of long-term care services;
(g) reviewing the existing medical fee waiver mechanism and
expeditiously reducing the waiting time for general andspecialist out-patient services to ensure that the elderly are not
denied adequate medical services due to lack of means;
(h) expanding the membership of elderly health centres to
provide medical and health services to more elderly people;
(i) enhancing the Chinese medicine services in the public
sector for the elderly, and bringing Chinese medicine underthe coverage of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance;
(j) providing ‘end of life’ support services for those elderly
with relatively weaker support network to allay their worry;
(k) amending the Domestic Violence Ordinance to expand
its application to cover parents, so that the elderly suffering
from abuse will be protected under the Ordinance; and
(l) providing sufficient financial assistance to the elderly in
poverty, and implementing a universal retirement protection
scheme so as to safeguard the basic livelihood of the elderly.”was passed.154Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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The original motion: “That, while countries and places around
the world all consider urban development as the essential
element to enhancing competitiveness and are vigorously
expediting their pace of urban development, many barriersthat hinder urban development still exist in Hong Kong, the
competitive edge of which is gradually diminishing; as such,
this Council urges the Government to expeditiously review itspolicies affecting urban development and implement
improvement measures, including:
(a) on the premise of sustainable development,
commissioning a comprehensive consultancy study on such
issues as planning enhancement, optimum land use,
adjustment of development intensity, promotion of urban
design, environment-friendly construction, infrastructures,community facilities, redevelopment of old areas, urban
revitalization, preservation of cultural heritage, urban greening
and air quality improvement, etc, as well as expeditiouslyimplementing various works projects to resolve the
unemployment problem in the construction industry;
(b) setting up a high-level ad hoc committee to co-ordinate
the various efforts in facilitating urban development, including
extensively and efficiently soliciting public views,complementing the Eleventh Five-year Plan as well as the
Shenzhen 2030 Development Strategy in the Mainland, and
expeditiously publishing reports on the different stages of HongKong 2030: Planning Vision and Strategy; and
(c) streamlining the approval procedures of the T own
Planning Board, Lands Department and Buildings Department
to shorten the construction time of works projects and improve
the business environment,
with a view to expediting urban development, improving the
public’s quality of life, beautifying the environment, promotingtourism, creating job opportunities, attracting investment and
boosting economic development, so as to develop Hong Kong
into a beautiful and vibrant world city in Asia, therebyenhancing its competitiveness.” was passed.28 June 2006
“Facilitating urban development” moved byHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
amendments moved by
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan155Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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The original motion: “That, as in recent years a number of
serious incidents of domestic violence have occurred
successively in Hong Kong, and cases of suicide, domestic abuse
and divorce have been on the rise, reflecting that the cohesionof families in Hong Kong is weakening and there are many
hidden crises which are detrimental to the harmony and
stability of the community, this Council urges the Governmentto promote family-friendly policies, so as to create an
environment that is conducive to rebuilding family values and
enhancing family cohesion, thereby creating a harmonioussociety; the specific measures should include:
(a) setting up a Family Commission to advise the
Government on the promotion of family-friendly policies and
initiatives;
(b) introducing a family impact assessment system for
assessing the impact of existing social policies, legislation andmeasures on families, with a view to making relevant
improvements;
(c) conducting vigorous publicity and promotion
campaigns, and strengthening family and parent education as
well as promoting family values through community serviceorganizations and schools;
(d) offering tax concessions and funding for pre-primary
education across the board to relieve the financial burden on
families in Hong Kong;
(e) creating a family-friendly environment in workplace,
including encouraging public and private organizations to
provide staff with child care services and implement flexibleworking hours; and
(f) enhancing social welfare services, and providing
appropriate and relevant support to families in crisis. ” was
passed.12 July 2006
“Promoting family-friendly policies” moved by
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
amendments moved by
Hon TAM Heung-man
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan156Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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The original motion: “That this Council thanks the Chief
Executive for his address. ” and the proposed amendments to
the motion were negatived.
The original motion: “That, as the working conditions of the
grass-roots workers are worsening, their wages are low and their
working hours are long, the low-income population is still
increasing despite Hong Kong ’s substantial economic growth
last year, and as some low-income families have to even rely
on Comprehensive Social Security Assistance payment to eke
out a living, this Council suggests that, to enable the grass-roots workers to share the fruits of economic growth which
they deserve, the Government should encourage employers to
increase the pay and improve the fringe benefits for theiremployees and, at the same time, urges the Government to
expeditiously:
(a) legislate for a minimum wage to safeguard the most basic
living standard of the workers, with priority accorded to
individual low-income industries and jobs, so that employersof private enterprises are required to take on the social
responsibility they should shoulder, so as to prevent them from
shifting their business operating costs to the Government andthereby increasing the expenditure on social welfare; and
(b) regulate the number of working hours, reasonable rest
breaks during working hours and overtime allowance, so as to
ensure that employees have sufficient time for rest and studies. ”
and the proposed amendment to the motion were negatived.26, 27 and 28 October 2005
“Motion of Thanks ” moved by
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
amendments moved by
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon TAM Heung-man
9 November 2005
“Minimum wage, standard working hours ” moved by
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
amendment moved by
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo157Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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9 November 2005
“Constitutional reform proposal ” moved by
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
16 November 2005
“Fair competition law ” moved by
Hon LEE Wing-tat
30 November 2005
“Conducting a referendum on the full implementation of
elections by universal suffrage in 2007 and 2008 ” moved by
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
7 December 2005
“Democratic political system ” moved by
Dr Hon YEUNG SumThe motion: “That this Council considers that the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region ( ‘HKSAR ’) Government is
responsible for putting forward a constitutional reform
proposal that is acceptable to Hong Kong citizens and whichencompasses concrete democratization processes; such
proposal should not confer upon the appointed District
Council members the rights to select the Chief Executive orelect Members of the Legislative Council; furthermore, the
HKSAR Government is also responsible for setting out in its
proposal a roadmap and a timetable for achieving universalsuffrage as well as the relevant details of the elections. ” was
negatived.
The motion: “That this Council supports the expeditious
enactment of a cross-sector law on fair competition and thesetting up of a fair competition commission with the powers
of investigation and the privilege of confidentiality. ” was
negatived.
The motion: “That this Council requests the Central
Government to arrange for all Members of the LegislativeCouncil to visit Beijing so that Members can truly reflect to it
the public opinions in Hong Kong on the dual elections by
universal suffrage, and urges the Hong Kong SAR Governmentto conduct a referendum on the selection of the Chief Executive
and the election of the Legislative Council by universal suffrage
in 2007 and 2008 respectively; furthermore, this Councilappeals to all the people of Hong Kong to stand out against
the Fifth Report of the Constitutional Development Task Force
on 4 December this year, so as to demonstrate once again theirdetermination to fight for elections by universal suffrage. ” was
negatived.
The motion: “That, as Hong Kong people have taken to the
streets many times to strive for the dual elections by universal
suffrage, this Council urges the Hong Kong SAR Governmentto seriously consider submitting a report to the Standing
Committee of the National People ’s Congress to reflect to it
Hong Kong people ’s strong aspirations for universal suffrage,
and to propose in the report a timetable and a roadmap for158Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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11 January 2006
“Comprehensive review of labour legislation ” moved by
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
amendments moved by
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
1 March 2006
“Implementing the recommendations of the United Nations
Human Rights Committee ” moved by
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
amendment moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
26 April 2006
“Universal retirement protection ” moved by
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
amendment moved by
Hon Howard YOUNG
3 May 2006
“The 4 June incident ” moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanuniversal suffrage that are acceptable to Hong Kong people, so
that the Chief Executive and all Members of the Legislative
Council can be elected by universal suffrage as soon as possible. ”
was negatived.
The original motion: “That, as the economic pattern and labour
relations in Hong Kong have changed, the existing labourlegislation cannot keep abreast of the times and fails to improve
the protection of workers ’ rights and benefits, this Council
urges the Administration to expeditiously conduct acomprehensive review of various legislation relating to labour
matters. ” and the proposed amendments to the motion were
negatived.
The original motion: “That, noting that the United Nations
Human Rights Committee will hold a hearing on 20 March
this year to consider the Second Report on the Hong KongSpecial Administrative Region of the People ’s Republic of China
in the light of the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights submitted last year, this Council urges the Governmentof the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to implement
the recommendations that have been and will be made by the
Committee. ” and the proposed amendment to the motion were
negatived.
The original motion: “That this Council urges the Government
to set up a sustainable universal retirement protection scheme,
so that all senior citizens can enjoy financial security to
maintain a basic standard of living immediately afterretirement. ” and the proposed amendment to the motion were
negatived.
The motion: “That this Council urges that: the 4 June incident
be not forgotten and the 1989 pro-democracy movement bevindicated. ” was negatived.159Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
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3 May 2006
“Maintaining the competitive edge of Hong Kong ”
moved by
Hon TAM Heung-man
amendments moved by
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenDr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon SIN Chung-kai
10 May 2006
“Perfecting the framework of advisory and statutory bodies ”
moved by
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
amendments moved by
Hon Howard YOUNG
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
amendment to amendment moved by
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanThe original motion: “That, as a report on the competitiveness
of Chinese cities published earlier indicates that although Hong
Kong ’s overall competitiveness still ranks first within China,
its competitive edge is dwindling, this Council urges theGovernment to face up to this trend and to:
(a) expeditiously enact a cross-sector fair competition law
and set up an independent fair competition commission with
real powers to enforce the law;
(b) formulate a comprehensive manpower policy to attract
overseas talents to Hong Kong; and to enhance the quality of
education in such areas as tertiary education and language
education, so as to train up more local professionals with a
view to alleviating the pressure of shortage of talents in HongKong;
(c) perfect the policy on pollution management with a view
to improving the air quality and environment in the territory;
(d) expedite the review of Hong Kong ’s taxation policy; and
(e) endeavour to protect Hong Kong people ’s freedoms in
various aspects and uphold the rule of law in Hong Kong,
so as to further enhance Hong Kong ’s competitiveness and
maintain its competitive edge. ” and the proposed amendments
to the motion were negatived.
The original motion: “That, whereas the Chief Executive has
earlier on candidly admitted in a radio programme that there
is a difference in the closeness of his relationship with the
political parties of the Legislative Council and he wouldmaintain a particularly good relationship with the parties that
support the Government, and there have been queries that the
Government practises favouritism towards pro-governmentpeople and parties in the appointment of members of advisory
and statutory bodies (ASBs), given that ASBs serve as a
framework for the Government to extensively solicit publicopinions and as an important channel for public participation160Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
II. MOTIONS NEGATIVEDWording of Motion and Result
in politics for more equitable distribution of social resources,
this Council urges the Government to adopt measures to
perfect the framework of ASBs; such measures should include:
(a) strictly adhering to the ‘six-six principle ’, whereby no
member of an ASB shall serve on the ASB for more than six
years or serve on more than six ASBs at any one time;
(b) upholding the principle of selection on merit, inviting
the major stakeholder groups concerned to nominaterepresentatives to ASBs, and reducing the appointments to
ASBs ad personam, so as to enable ASBs to have a more
representative and diversified composition;
(c) enhancing the transparency of ASBs by uploading onto
the internet the agenda, minutes and relevant documents of
all their meetings, and disclosing the information on the
members of the ASBs as well as their public service, politicalbackground and attendance rates at ASB meetings, etc;
(d) disclosing the procedure for appointing ASB members,
including uploading onto the internet information on the
vacancies in ASBs and the nominees, so as to facilitate members
of the public in making nominations;
(e) increasing the ratio of women on ASBs, and allowing
more people of ethnic minorities and those with disabilitiesto service on ASBs, so that people from different walks of life
have equal opportunities to participate in public affairs; and
(f) introducing clear guidelines on the appointment of
public officers, and actively studying the appointment of an
independent commissioner to monitor the appointment ofASB members by the Government. ” and the proposed
amendments to the motion were negatived.161Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
II. MOTIONS NEGATIVEDWording of Motion and Result
The original motion: “That, as the vision and direction of urban
renewal set out in the Urban Renewal Strategy ( ‘the Strategy ’)
often deviate greatly from the ideal when they are put in
practice, which not only seriously jeopardizes the interests ofthe affected residents and shop operators who are deeply
dissatisfied and frustrated due to their being deprived of their
rights to choose and their misery, and even impedes the efficacyof the Hong Kong community as a whole in dealing with the
problem of urban ageing; and as the Urban Renewal Authority
(‘URA ’) gives people the impression of focusing solely on
commercial interests when launching redevelopment projects
and also fails to observe the principles set out in the Strategy,
such as the ‘people-centred ’ approach, this Council urges the
Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands to face up to the
deficiencies and shortcomings of the existing Strategy, toimmediately discharge his statutory duty to review the Strategy
which has been in force for five years, after conducting public
consultation, and to create conditions for URA to play the roleof a more forward-looking pioneer to more effectively address
the problem of urban ageing; the issues to which special
attention should be paid in conducting the review shouldinclude:
(a) devising a comprehensive urban regeneration strategy,
and adopting a more flexible and creative mindset that could
better meet the needs of the local community, in order to
replace the existing strategy which is led under a demolitionand redevelopment mode;
(b) implementing a community planning regime whereby
relevant professionals are encouraged to participate in the early
stage of consultation to help consolidate the views of different
sectors on urban regeneration, so as to enable the relevantparties to participate effectively and truly implement universal
planning through a bottom-up approach; and striving to retain
the cultural and economic activities which have localcharacteristics, with a view to preserving the original planning
layout, social network and living style in the local communities;17 May 2006
“Review on Urban Renewal Strategy ” moved by
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
amendments moved by
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon James TO Kun-sun162Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
II. MOTIONS NEGATIVEDWording of Motion and Result
(c) not adopting a separatist attitude when devising updated
blueprints and formulating reform strategies for local
communities, but rather promoting coordination among the
communities and making concerted efforts together withneighbouring communities in pursuing overall developments,
so as to achieve the best synergy;
(d) elevating to the cross-bureaux level the planning and
decision-making in urban regeneration; removing unnecessary
bureaucratic restrictions so that different departments can alltake part in planning new communities, thereby more
effectively addressing the economic, social and cultural
problems caused by changes in the local communities; and
strengthening social impact assessments to fully reflect the
implications of the projects on different groups in the localcommunities;
(e) reviewing the legislation such as that which relates to
buildings and town planning, etc, in order to better tie in with
the different needs of the urban regeneration projects; and
providing adequate choices for the affected residents; and
(f) adopting more flexible financing and loan options to
more effectively assist residents and shop operators inimproving the community environment; and preventing URA
from operating on a purely commercial model or even reducing
itself to becoming a statutory real estate developer. ” and the
proposed amendments to the motion were negatived.
The motion: “That, although currently the Government has
strict legislation to regulate the securities and futures market
for the protection of investors ’ interests, there is no regulatory
legislation targeted at the transactions in the property market,this Council urges the Government to:
(a) introduce the Sales Descriptions of Uncompleted
Residential Properties Bill into the Legislative Council,
requiring developers to provide sales brochures regarding any
public sale of uncompleted residential properties and includein the brochures such information as the location plan, floor7 June 2006
“Regulating the transactions of new private residential
properties ” moved by
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming163Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
II. MOTIONS NEGATIVEDWording of Motion and Result
plan, floor area, fittings and finishes, car parking spaces, salient
conditions of the Government lease, salient provisions in the
Deed of Mutual Covenant, defect liability period, completion
date, slope maintenance, price list, number of units put up forsale, mortgage loans and payment scheme, and other fees and
charges payable, so as to safeguard the rights and interests of
consumers;
(b) formulate legislation for regulating the sale of new
residential properties and to prohibit market misconductincluding insider dealing, false trading, price rigging and
disclosing false or misleading information, so as to enhance
the transparency of the property market and ensure its healthy
development; and
(c) in view of the increasingly hectic scenes at property sales
and promotion activities, which can easily create an atmosphere
that renders prospective buyers vulnerable to being misled anddeceived, draw up guidelines on property sales and promotion
activities in conjunction with the real estate sector, and study
the provision of a cooling-off period in the contracts of newprivate residential properties, in order to allow time for buyers
to decide whether or not ultimately to buy the residential
properties concerned. ” was negatived.
The motion: “That this Council endorses the Report on Women
in Poverty by the Subcommittee to Study the Subject ofCombating Poverty and urges the Government to implement
the recommendations therein. ” was negatived.
The original motion: “That, as the Government Secretariat on
Lower Albert Road in Central District blends in with the
surrounding cultural heritage and green areas to form acomprehensive ‘Government Hill ’ planning zone, and the open
area outside the Main Wing of the Government Secretariat has
also witnessed the development of social campaigns in HongKong, captured the collective memory of Hong Kong ’s civil5 July 2006
“Women in poverty ” moved by
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
5 July 2006
“Fully conserving the ‘Government Hill ’ ” moved by
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
amendments moved by
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit164Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
II. MOTIONS NEGATIVEDWording of Motion and Result
society and bears great significance to Hong Kong in terms of
history, architecture and the public ’s sentiments, this Council
urges the Government to:
(a) conserve the existing Government Secretariat compound
and undertake not to develop the compound for commercial
use, so as to preserve the original environment and ambienceof the ‘Government Hill ’ and its environs;
(b) in keeping with the principle of heritage conservation,
fully consult the public on the future use of the existing
Government Secretariat;
(c) conserve the trees and plants in the ‘Government Hill ’
and its vicinity so that the area will remain a city lung in CentralDistrict; and
(d) conduct a study on converting some of the offices in the
existing Government Secretariat into a government museum,
to give effect to the function of conserving our heritage. ” and
the proposed amendments to the motion were negatived.
The original motion: “That, as today ’s Victoria Harbour, having
gone through a number of large-scale reclamation works,coupled with the prolonged absence of an overall planning for
the harbour environment and measures for conservation of
natural ecology, has been seriously damaged and polluted, inorder to protect the harbour and preserve it as a special public
asset and a natural heritage of Hong Kong people, this Council
urges the Government to:
(a) adhere to the provisions of the Protection of the Harbour
Ordinance and the judgement of the Court of Final Appeal,and follow the following three principles in considering the
reclamation projects in the Wan Chai Development Phase II
and the Kai Tak Development: first, there is a compelling,overriding and urgent need for reclamation; second, there is
no viable alternative to reclamation; and third, the reclamation
involves minimum impairment to the harbour;12 July 2006
“Protecting the Harbour ” moved by
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
amendments moved by
Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon SIN Chung-kai165Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
II. MOTIONS NEGATIVEDWording of Motion and Result
(b) re-plan the Central Reclamation Phase III to reduce the
area for commercial development and plot ratio, and minimize
the negative impact on traffic flow and air pollution so as to
avoid the need for further reclamation;
(c) formulate a comprehensive harbour district plan and
policy that are ‘citizen-centric ’, ‘sustainable ’ and ‘consistent with
the principle of environmental conservation ’ for enhancing and
greening the land facilities on both sides of the Victoria
Harbour to enable all people of Hong Kong to get close to,share and make use of the harbour;
(d) consider setting up a harbour district authority as the
statutory authority to independently manage, develop and
enhance the sites and facilities in all the waterfront areas; and
(e) enhance public awareness of the protection of the
harbour environment, promote civic engagement in urbandevelopment, conduct territory-wide consultation on harbour
district planning and sincerely respect public opinion to enable
the public to fully participate, present their views and reach aconsensus on the matter. ” and the proposed amendments to
the motion were negatived.166Date of Council meeting, Subject and Mover
III. MOTIONS FOR ADJOURNMENTWording of Motion and Result
The motion: “That this Council do now adjourn for the
purpose of debating the following issue: Toll adjustment issuesof Tate ’s Cairn Tunnel and Route 3 (Country Park Section). ”
was passed.
The motion: “That this Council do now adjourn for the
purpose of debating the following issue: Security and publicorder issues relating to the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the
World Trade Organization. ” was passed.
The motion: “That this Council do now adjourn for the
purpose of debating the following issue: Preventive and control
measures adopted and emergency assistance provided to the
trades by the Administration with regard to the repeatedoccurrence of human infection of avian influenza in the
Mainland. ” was not voted upon.19 October 2005
Motion for adjournment moved by
Hon LAU Kong-wah
23 November 2005
Motion for adjournment moved by
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
5 July 2006
Motion for adjournment moved by
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki167Appendix 5
Membership of
Legislative Council Committees
SUBCOMMITTEES OF
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Establishment Subcommittee
Hon LI Fung-ying (Chairman)
Hon KWONG Chi-kin (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon SIN Chung-kai
Hon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Howard YOUNGHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon MA LikDr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon 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 Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwongHon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-singHon LAU Kong-wah
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon LI Kwok-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon TAM Heung-manCOMMITTEE ON MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Yau-fun (Chairman)
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong (Chairman)Hon TAM Heung-man (Deputy Chairman)Hon LAU Kong-wah
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF PROCEDURE
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NG (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon LI Fung-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon MA Lik
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Hon KWONG Chi-kin168BILLS COMMITTEES
Bills Committee on Accreditation of Academic and Vocational
Qualifications Bill
Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon Margaret NGHon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon SIN Chung-kaiHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon LI Fung-yingHon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon WONG Ting-kwong
Bills Committee on Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2006
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee (Chairman)Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon SIN Chung-kai
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Hon TAM Heung-manBills Committee on Building Management (Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Hon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Hon 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-chun
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon LI Fung-yingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon KWONG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Chief Executive Election and Legislative Council
Election (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2006
Hon Howard YOUNG (Chairman)
Hon LI Kwok-ying (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah169Hon Margaret NG
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon LAU Kong-wahHon LAU Wong-fat
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keungHon MA Lik
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Bills Committee on Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNG
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Bills Committee on Construction Industry Council (No.2) Bill
Hon KWONG Chi-kin (Chairman)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-ying
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingBills Committee on Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2006
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)Hon Margaret NG
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon Bernard CHAN
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongDr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Bills Committee on Dentists Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (Chairman)
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LI Kwok-ying
Bills Committee on Financial Reporting Council Bill
Hon TAM Heung-man (Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Bernard CHAN
Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kai
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah170Bills Committee on Hazardous Chemicals Control Bill
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Bills Committee on Interception of Communications and Surveillance Bill
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon LAU Kong-wah (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon David LI Kwok-po
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun
Hon SIN Chung-kaiDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung (up to 19.6.2006)
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingBills Committee on Marriage (Introduction of Civil Celebrants of
Marriages and General Amendments) Bill
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Bills Committee on Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels and Miscellaneous
Amendments) Bill 2005
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon SIN Chung-kaiHon WONG Yung-kan
Bills Committee on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill
2006
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Fred LI Wah-ming
Hon Margaret NG
Hon CHOY So-yukHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Bills Committee on Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants
Bill
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon SIN Chung-kai
Hon WONG Yung-kan
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG KangHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon WONG Ting-kwong171Bills Committee on Public Health and Municipal Services (Amendment)
Bill 2005
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (since 17.1.2006)Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung (since 17.1.2006)
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (since 17.1.2006)Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming (since 17.1.2006)
Bills Committee on Rail Merger Bill
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon LAU Kong-wahHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-ying
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon LI Kwok-yingHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Hon CHIM Pui-chungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Hon KWONG Chi-kin
Hon TAM Heung-manBills Committee on Revenue (Abolition of Estate Duty) Bill 2005
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yan
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NG
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Hon TAM Heung-man
Bills Committee on Revenue (Personalized Vehicle Registration Marks)
Bill 2005
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Howard YOUNG (up to 20.5.2005)Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon WONG Ting-kwongHon Albert Jinghan CHENG172Bills Committee on Revenue (Profits Tax Exemption for Offshore Funds)
Bill 2005
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon TAM Heung-man
Bills Committee on Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel
Bill
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Bills Committee on Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Margaret NG
Hon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Howard YOUNG
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon CHIM Pui-chungHon KWONG Chi-kin
Hon 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-chun
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-ming
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung (up to 15.2.2006)Hon Howard YOUNG
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon LI Fung-ying
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon LI Kwok-yingDr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon KWONG Chi-kin
Bills Committee on Unsolicited Electronic Messages Bill
Hon Howard YOUNG (Chairman)Hon James TO Kun-sunHon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Bills Committee on Waste Disposal (Amendment) Bill 2005
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Chairman)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon LI Fung-yingHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki173PANELS
I. Panels
Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman )
Hon LI Kwok-ying (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon James TO Kun-sun
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon MA Lik
Panel on Commerce and Industry
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun (Chairman)
Hon Vincent FANG Kang (Deputy Chairman)
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fungHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah (Chairman)
Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yan
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-ming
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po
Hon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon Bernard CHANHon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungDr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Howard YOUNGDr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon LAU Chin-shek
Hon LAU Kong-wahHon LAU Wong-fat
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon LI Fung-ying
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon MA LikHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-kiDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon KWONG Chi-kin
Hon TAM Heung-man
Panel on Economic Services
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun (Chairman)
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung (Deputy Chairman)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon Fred LI Wah-ming
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Howard YOUNG
Hon LAU Chin-shekHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Vincent FANG Kang174Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Hon KWONG Chi-kinHon TAM Heung-man
Panel on Education
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Chairman)Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee (Deputy Chairman)Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon MA LikHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Panel on Environmental Affairs
Hon CHOY So-yuk (Chairman)
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingHon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon LAU Kong-wah
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Panel on Financial Affairs
Hon Bernard CHAN (Chairman)
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-poHon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon TAM Heung-man
Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)Hon WONG Yung-kan (Deputy Chairman)Hon Bernard CHAN
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-longHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Panel on Health Services
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki (Chairman)
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon LI Fung-ying
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon LI Kwok-ying175Panel on Home Affairs
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan (Chairman)
Hon TAM Heung-man (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon Margaret NG
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon LAU Wong-fat
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon CHOY So-yukHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon LI Kwok-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Panel on Housing
Hon CHAN Kam-lam (Chairman)
Hon LEE Wing-tat (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon WONG Kwok-hing
Dr Hon Joseph LEE Kok-long
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Albert Jinghan CHENGPanel on Information Technology and Broadcasting
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG (Deputy Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Panel on Manpower
Hon LAU Chin-shek (Chairman)Hon KWONG Chi-kin (Deputy Chairman)Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon LI Fung-yingHon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Panel on Planning, Lands and Works
Hon LAU Wong-fat (Chairman)Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yan
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon James TO Kun-sunHon WONG Yung-kan
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon LEE Wing-tatHon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitDr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming176Panel on Public Service
Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)
Hon LI Fung-ying (Deputy Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon James TO Kun-sun
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon Bernard CHANHon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun
Hon Howard YOUNG
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon KWONG Chi-kin
Panel on Security
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung (Deputy Chairman)Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Margaret NGHon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon Howard YOUNG
Hon LAU Kong-wah
Hon CHOY So-yukHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon CHIM Pui-chung
Panel on Transport
Hon LAU Kong-wah (Chairman)Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (Deputy Chairman)Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon LAU Chin-shekHon Miriam LAU Kin-yee
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon LI Fung-ying
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Kwok-hingHon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Panel on Welfare Services
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung (Chairman)
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanHon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon Bernard CHAN
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-funDr Hon YEUNG Sum
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon LI Fung-yingHon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hung177II. Subcommittees of Panels
Panel on Constitutional Affairs
Subcommittee on Application of Certain Provisions of the Prevention ofBribery Ordinance to the Chief Executive
Dr Hon YEUNG Sum (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Margaret NG
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon Bernard CHAN
Hon Howard YOUNGHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon MA Lik
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Panel on Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene
Subcommittee to Study the Streamlining of Food Business Licensing
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan (Chairman)
Hon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon WONG Kwok-hing (up to 26.9.2005)Panel on Home Affairs
Subcommittee to Follow Up the Outstanding Leisure and Cultural ServicesProjects of the Former Municipal Councils
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Chairman)
Hon LAU Wong-fat
Hon CHOY So-yukHon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Panel on Planning, Lands and Works
Subcommittee to Review the Planning for the Central Waterfront(including the T amar Site)
Hon LAU Wong-fat (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai (up to 12.2.2006)
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon LI Kwok-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing (up to 16.2.2006)
Panel on Security
Subcommittee on Review of Existing Statutory Provisions on Search andSeizure of Journalistic Material
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Margaret NG
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Howard YOUNG
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung178Panel on Transport
Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon LAU Kong-wah
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Panel on Welfare Services
Subcommittee on Review of the Comprehensive Social Security AssistanceScheme
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon LI Fung-ying
Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-keeHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Panel on Welfare Services
Subcommittee on Strategy and Measures to Tackle Family Violence
Hon CHAN Yuen-han (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-fun
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon LI Fung-ying
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungSUBCOMMITTEES ON SUBSIDIARY
LEGISLATION
Subcommittee on Broadcasting (Revision of Licence Fees) Regulation 2006
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-singHon Howard YOUNG
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Subcommittee on Closed Area (Hong Kong Ministerial Conference of World
Trade Organization) Order
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wahHon Margaret NG
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon James TO Kun-sunHon SIN Chung-kai
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hong
Hon Howard YOUNGHon LAU Kong-wah
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-himHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Subcommittee on Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Loadshifting
Machinery) Regulation (Commencement) Notice 2006
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan (Chairman)
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon LI Fung-ying
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon WONG Ting-kwong179Subcommittee on Food Business (Amendment) Regulation 2006
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan (Chairman)
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Subcommittee to Study Four Items of Subsidiary Legislation under the
Deposit Protection Scheme Ordinance
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanDr Hon David LI Kwok-po
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahHon CHIM Pui-chung
Subcommittee on Fugitive Offenders (Finland) Order
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)Hon Margaret NGHon LAU Kong-wah
Subcommittee on Harmful Substances in Food (Amendment) Regulation
2005
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon WONG Yung-kan
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Subcommittee on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (Poland)
Order and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (Israel) Order
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Chairman)
Hon Margaret NG
Hon LAU Kong-wah
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Audrey EU Yuet-meeSubcommittee to Study the Proposed Resolution on Increase of Fines in
Waterworks Ordinance and Waterworks Regulations
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LEE Wing-tat
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Subcommittee on Proposed Resolution under Section 22 of the Tung Chung
Cable Car Ordinance (Cap. 577)
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yee (Chairman)
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon SIN Chung-kaiHon Howard YOUNG
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon LEE Wing-tatHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENG
Subcommittee on Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants
(Exemption for Appendix I Species) Order and Protection of EndangeredSpecies of Animals and Plants (Exemption for Appendices II and IIISpecies) Order
Hon SIN Chung-kai (Chairman)
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Subcommittee on Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Exhibition)
(Amendment) Regulation 2006
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming180Subcommittee on Security and Guarding Services (Fees) (Amendment)
Regulation 2006
Hon KWONG Chi-kin (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon James TO Kun-sunHon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LAU Kong-wah
Hon LI Fung-yingHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Subcommittee to Study T ate’s Cairn Tunnel Ordinance (Replacement of
Schedule) Notice 2005 and Tai Lam Tunnel and Yuen Long ApproachRoad Ordinance (Replacement of Schedule 1) Notice 2005
Hon LAU Kong-wah (Chairman)
Hon Albert HO Chun-yan
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yan
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yipHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Subcommittee on Three Regulations under the Electoral Affairs
Commission Ordinance Gazetted on 19 May 2006
Hon Howard YOUNG (Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon TAM Yiu-chungHon LEE Wing-tat
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wahSubcommittee on Waste Disposal Ordinance (Amendment of Fourth
Schedule) Notice 2006 and Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Licensingof Livestock Keeping) (Amendment) Regulation 2006
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (Chairman)
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon WONG Yung-kanHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Vincent FANG Kang
Hon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-ki
Hon CHEUNG Hok-mingHon Albert Jinghan CHENG
SUBCOMMITTEES OF HOUSE COMMITTEE
Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee
Hon Howard YOUNG (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Deputy Chairman)Hon Fred LI Wah-ming
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon CHOY So-yukHon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hungHon Patrick LAU Sau-shing
Subcommittee to Examine the Implementation in Hong Kong of
Resolutions of the United Nations Security Council in relation to Sanctions
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon James TO Kun-sun (up to 15.4.2005)
Hon LAU Kong-wah181Subcommittee on Members’ Remuneration and Operating Expenses
Reimbursement
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing (Chairman)
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon Howard YOUNG
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon WONG Ting-kwong
Hon TAM Heung-man
Subcommittee 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-yan
Hon Fred LI Wah-ming (up to 17.1.2006)
Hon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon LAU Chin-shek (up to 14.10.2005)
Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo (up to 10.10.2005)Hon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon LI Fung-yingHon WONG Kwok-hing (up to 26.9.2005)
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Hon Albert Jinghan CHENGHon KWONG Chi-kin (up to 26.9.2005)Subcommittee to Study Issues Relating to the Provision of Boarding Places,
Senior Secondary Education and Employment Opportunities for Childrenwith Special Educational Needs
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung (Chairman)
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chungHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District Development
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit (Chairman)
Hon James TO Kun-sun (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chun
Hon Albert HO Chun-yanIr Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Dr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Margaret NGHon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yee
Hon CHAN Yuen-han
Hon CHAN Kam-lamHon SIN Chung-kai
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Hon LAU Wong-fatHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Timothy FOK Tsun-tingHon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon Albert CHAN Wai-yip
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-meeHon LEE Wing-tat
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Dr Hon KWOK Ka-kiHon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon Albert Jinghan CHENG182Subcommittee to Study the Administration’s Proposals for the Methods
for Selecting the Chief Executive in 2007 and for Forming the LegislativeCouncil in 2008
Hon TAM Yiu-chung (Chairman)
Hon Howard YOUNG (Deputy Chairman)
Hon James TIEN Pei-chunHon Albert HO Chun-yan
Ir Dr Hon Raymond HO Chung-tai
Hon LEE Cheuk-yanHon Martin LEE Chu-ming
Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po
Hon Fred LI Wah-mingDr Hon LUI Ming-wah
Hon Margaret NG
Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk-yeeHon James TO Kun-sun
Hon CHEUNG Man-kwong
Hon CHAN Yuen-hanHon Bernard CHAN
Hon CHAN Kam-lam
Hon Mrs Sophie LEUNG LAU Y au-funHon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon SIN Chung-kai
Dr Hon Philip WONG Yu-hongHon WONG Yung-kan
Hon Jasper TSANG Y ok-sing
Dr Hon YEUNG SumHon LAU Kong-wah
Hon LAU Wong-fat
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Hon CHOY So-yuk
Hon Andrew CHENG Kar-fooHon Timothy FOK Tsun-ting
Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him
Hon LI Fung-yingHon T ommy CHEUNG Yu-yanHon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee
Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon Vincent FANG KangHon WONG Kwok-hing
Hon LEE Wing-tat
Hon LI Kwok-yingHon Daniel LAM Wai-keung
Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung
Hon MA LikHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit
Hon LEUNG Kwok-hungDr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming
Hon WONG Ting-kwongHon Ronny TONG Ka-wah
Hon CHIM Pui-chung
Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shingHon KWONG Chi-kin
Hon TAM Heung-man
Subcommittee to Study the Transport Needs of and Provision of
Concessionary Public Transport Fares for Persons with Disabilities
Hon LEE Cheuk-yan (Chairman)
Hon LEUNG Yiu-chung
Hon LAU Kong-wah
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Andrew CHENG Kar-foo
Hon TAM Yiu-chung
Hon WONG Kwok-hingHon LEUNG Kwok-hung
Dr Hon Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung
Subcommittee on Proposed Senior Judicial Appointment
Hon Margaret NG (Chairman)
Hon Martin LEE Chu-ming
Hon James TO Kun-sun
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Audrey EU Yuet-mee
Hon LI Kwok-ying
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kitAppendix 6
Statistical Breakdown of
All Concluded Cases
UNDER THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REDRESS SYSTEM IN 2005-2006
Statistical breakdown, by Government policy bureaux/departments, independent Outcome A : Cases resolved/views accepted
organizations and non-government organizations, of concluded cases B : Suitable assistance given
C : Information given/referrals made
From 01-Oct-2005 to 30-Sep-2006 D : Not pursued because outside scope, groundless, incomprehensible, etc.
Request for Matter
Nature : Complaint assistance Proposal/view Enquiry outside scope T otal
O u t c o m e : ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD
Government policy bureaux/departments
HOUSING, PLANNING & LANDS BUREAU 3 55 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82
HOUSING DEPARTMENT 921 6 191 2 1 0 2003000000002 6 6
SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT 2 3 7 1 6 8 0 0 1 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 44
TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT 33900430747000100000 4 1
HEALTH, WELFARE & FOOD BUREAU 1 0 0 1 3 4 5 0 1 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
HONG KONG POLICE FORCE 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 14 34
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 33
ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT & WORKS BUREAU 0 1 1 0 0 4 3 0 0 1 20 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 31
FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE DEPARTMENT 3 4 8 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 27
HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT 3 1 4 0 2 1 4 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 26
LANDS DEPARTMENT 61403210213000000011 2 5
BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT 54701110003000000000 2 2
EDUCATION & MANPOWER BUREAU 0 1 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22
IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT 0 1 4 1 1 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 19
LEISURE & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2 3 6 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS BUREAU 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & TECHNOLOGY BUREAU 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 15
SECURITY BUREAU 00000100001 3 001000000 1 5
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LABOUR BUREAU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT 52200010200000000000 1 2
HOME AFFAIRS BUREAU 30000011005000000001 1 1
LABOUR DEPARTMENT 00302000014000000000 1 0
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & CONSERV ATION DEPARTMENT 1 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
CIVIL SERVICE BUREAU 00000000002000100033 9
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8
FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S OFFICE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
FINANCIAL SERVICES & THE TREASURY BUREAU 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8
CHIEF SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION’S OFFICE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
OFFICE OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
TELEVISION & ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING AUTHORITY 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DRAINAGE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
PLANNING DEPARTMENT 00000110020000000000 4
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 10100000001000000000 3
FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
MARINE DEPARTMENT 00001100000000100000 3
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
CUSTOMS & EXCISE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
LEGAL AID DEPARTMENT 00000000000000000002 2
RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
RATING & V ALUATION DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
AUXILIARY MEDICAL SERVICE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 00000000001000000000 1
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
HONG KONG OBSERVATORY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
OFFICIAL RECEIVER’S OFFICE 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
POST OFFICE 00100000000000000000 1
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TERRITORY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (up to 30.6.2004) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TOURISM COMMISSION 00000000000000000001 1
TRADE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Sub-total 57 89 100 7 34 50 51 6 23 11 244 2 0 4 8 1 0 0 11 38 736
Independent organizations
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 02610000107100000019 2 8
JUDICIARY 00000110004000000011 2 1 9
CONSUMER COUNCIL 00400000002000100021 1 0
INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8
SECURITIES & FUTURES COMMISSION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 6
HONG KONG HOUSING SOCIETY 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
CHINESE MEDICINE COUNCIL OF HONG KONG 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY CORPORATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS REGISTRATION AUTHORITY 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COUNCIL 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
THE LINK 00000100000000000000 1
Sub-total 441 3 10221102 4 200300043 2 9 3
Non-government organizations
NON-GOVERNMENT 00100000012 0 211220013 4 6 5
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
KOWLOON MOTOR BUS CO. (1933) L TD. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TOWNGAS 00000000001000000000 1
Sub-total 00200000012 3 311220023 4 7 1
Total 61 93 115 8 34 52 53 7 24 12 291 7 1 5 13 3 0 0 17 104 900
184 183185Appendix 7
The Legislative Council Commission
and its Committees
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMISSION
Terms of reference
1. T o provide through the Secretariat administrative
support and services to the Council.
2. T o provide office accommodation to Members of the
Council and staff of the Secretariat.
3. T o supervise the operation of the Secretariat.4. T o produce an official report of all proceedings in the
Council and in any committee of the whole Council.
5. T o perform such other duties as the Council may by
resolution determine.
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 Y ok-singHon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingCommittee on Personnel Matters
Terms of Reference
1. T o consider personnel matters including staffing
resources, appointment, promotion, dismissal,grading, duties, remuneration and other terms andconditions of service of staff of the Secretariat whichrequire the attention of the Commission;
2. T o approve appointments including acting
appointments with a view to promotion of officers atChief Council Secretary level and above; and
3. T o monitor progress of appointment and personnel
matters delegated to the Secretary General.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Margaret NGHon Jasper TSANG Y ok-singHon Emily LAU Wai-hing
Committee on Members’ Operating Expenses
Terms of Reference
1. T o advise on administrative matters relating to
Members’ operating expenses; and
2. T o review the Legislative Council Secretariat’s decisions
on Members’ claims for operating expensesreimbursements.186Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)
Hon Miriam LAU Kin-yeeHon Fred LI Wah-ming
Committee on Facilities and Services
Terms of Reference
1. T o consider the accommodation requirements of the
Council and the Secretariat;
2. T o assess the needs of the Council and of individual
Members for services and facilities for the conduct of
Council business;
3. T o formulate solutions for meeting needs identified at
(1) and (2);
4. T o consider financial matters relating to (1) to (3)
above, and approve procurement of fixed assets costingabove $500,000 but not exceeding $2,000,000; and
5. T o monitor the progress and developments relating to
the above items.
Membership
Hon Mrs Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai (Chairman)Hon Emily LAU Wai-hingHon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon WONG Ting-kwongHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingSubcommittee on Information Technology
Services of the Committee on Facilities andServices
Terms of Reference
T o advise on the information technology services provided
by the Legislative Council Secretariat.
Membership
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuenHon Patrick LAU Sau-shingAppendix 8
Organization Chart of
the Legislative Council Secretariat
(AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2006)
The Legislative Council Commission
Secretary General
Mr Ricky FUNG
Translation and
Interpretation DivisionResearch and
Library Services DivisionCouncil Business
Division 3Council Business
Division 2Council Business
Division 1Legal Service
DivisionAdministration
DivisionComplaints
DivisionPublic Information
DivisionMr Jimmy MA
Assistant Secretary
General 1
Ms Pauline NGAssistant Secretary
General 2
Mrs Vivian KAMAssistant Secretary
General 3
Mrs Justina LAMSenior Assistant Legal
Advisers
Mr LEE Yu-sung
Mr Arthur CHEUNG
Chief Public
Information Officer
Miss Kathleen LAUPrincipal Council
Secretary (Complaints)
Mrs Constance LIPrincipal Council
Secretary (Administration)
Mrs Anna LOHead (Research and
Library Services)
Mr Watson CHAN
Head (Translation and
Interpretation)
Mr Kenneth WONGDeputy Head (Research
and Library Services)
Ms Elyssa WONGChief Council Secretaries
Ms Miranda HON
Mr Colin CHUIChief Council Secretaries
Mrs Percy MA
Mrs Sharon TONGMs Doris CHANMiss Odelia LEUNGMiss Flora TAIMiss Mary SOChief Council Secretaries
Miss Polly YEUNG
Miss Salumi CHANMr Andy LAUMiss Becky YUMs Connie SZETOMs Anita SITAccountant
Mr Joseph KWONGAssistant Legal AdvisersMr Stephen LAM
Ms Connie FUNGMr KAU Kin-wahMiss Kitty CHENGMiss Monna LAIChief Translation Officers
Mrs Angelica CHUNG
Mr CHAN Wing-hongMr Peter CHUNG
Senior 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 YEUNGResearch Officers
Ms Vicky LEE
Mr Jackie WUMr CHAU Pak-kwanMr Simon LIMr Michael YUMs Diana WONGMr Thomas WONGSenior Council Secretaries
Mr Arthur LEUNG
Miss Lolita SHEKMs Dora WAISenior Council Secretaries
Mr Stanley MA
Miss Betty MAMrs Eleanor CHOWMs Joanne MAKMr Raymond LAMMs Amy YUMr Chris LAIMs Alice LEUNGSenior Council Secretaries
Mrs Mary TANG
Ms Sarah YUENMr Paul WOOMs YUE Tin-poMs Debbie YAUMs Rosalind MAMr WONG Siu-yeeMr SUNG Pui-yinSenior PublicInformation Officers
Mr Simon WONG
Ms Emily PANGSenior Council Secretaries
Mrs Pandora CHAN
Miss Erica WONGMiss Erin TSANGMrs Queenie YUMs Shirley CHANInformation Technology
Manager
Mr CHAN Wai-kwong
Senior Council Secretaries
Mr Matthew LOO
Ms Betty FONGLegal Adviser
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