LegCo to debate proposed resolution to extend period for amending subsidiary legislations
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The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (January 6) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a proposed resolution to extend the period for amending subsidiary legislations moved under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance.
Dr Chiang Lai-wan will move a proposed resolution to extend the period for amending the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) (Amendment) (No. 15) Regulation 2020, the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulation 2020, the Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) (Amendment) Regulation 2020, the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulation 2020, the Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulation 2020, the Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulation 2020, the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulation 2020, the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) (Amendment) (No. 16) Regulation 2020, the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2020, the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulation 2020 and the Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2020 laid on the table of the Council on December 9, 2020, to the meeting of January 27, 2021.
Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.
Ends/Monday, January 4, 2021
Issued at HKT 19:50
Issued at HKT 19:50
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