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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council will hold a meeting this Wednesday (November 22) at 11 am in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion on electing the Chief Executive by universal suffrage.
The motion, to be moved by Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah, states: "That this Council considers the year 2012 appropriate for electing the Chief Executive by universal suffrage."
Hon Howard YOUNG will move an amendment to Hon Ronny TONG Ka-wah﷿s motion.
Members will also debate a motion on leisure, gaming and entertainment complex. The motion, to be proposed by Hon James TIEN, says: "That this Council urges the Government to actively study the feasibility of establishing a leisure, gaming and entertainment complex on Lantau, and to conduct extensive consultation in this regard."
Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit will move an amendment to Hon James Tien﷿s motion.
During the meeting, Members will also ask the Administration 20 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the Legislative Council InfoFax Service (Tel: 2869 9568) or the Legislative Council web site (http://www.legco.gov.hk).
Members of the public are welcome to observe the proceedings of the meeting from the public galleries of the Legislative Council Chamber. They may reserve seats by calling 2869 9399 during office hours. Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Ends/Monday, November 20, 2006
Issued at HKT 16:01
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