LegCo to consider proposed resolution in relation to implementation of comprehensive smoking ban in construction sites

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (July 15) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare will move a proposed resolution under the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance in relation to the implementation of a comprehensive smoking ban in construction sites. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 1.

     The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs will also move a proposed resolution under the District Councils Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 2.

     The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development will move a proposed resolution under the Trading Funds Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 3.

     Meanwhile, Mr Chan Chun-ying will move a motion under Rule 49E(2) of the Rules of Procedure to take note of a report of the House Committee on consideration of subsidiary legislation and other instruments. The motion is set out in Appendix 4.

     During the meeting, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Mr Sunny Tan, will present the “Reports of the Public Accounts Committee on Report Nos. 85 and 86 of the Director of Audit on the Results of Value for Money Audits” and address the Council.

     Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

     The agenda of the above meeting is available on 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.