Announcements

>> Previous announcements: 2009

23 August, 2010

Dear Friends and Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency,

The LegCo Commission is inviting tenders for the provision of “Conceptual Planning, Detailed Design, Tender Preparation, and Project Management of Educational Facilities in the LegCo Complex at Tamar”.

Please click here to download and view the relevant tender documents.  Thank you.

Meanwhile, I have invited Mr Jimmy LEUNG, JP (Director of Planning) to come and meet members of the four Institutes at an informal Happy Hour Gathering. You are cordially invited to the Gathering:

Date: 21 Sept, 2010 (Tue)

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Venue: Room 310, West Wing, Central Government Offices,

            11 Ice House Street, Central

In order to facilitate our preparation, please download, complete and return the Registration Form (click here) to us by fax (2147 9155) or by e-mail (patrick_ss_lau@yahoo.com or stefanius@biznetvigator.com).

We look forward to seeing you there.  Should you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 2537 2536.

Patrick Lau

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31 July, 2010

Dear Friends and Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency,

Members of the public are invited to an exhibition to view and share their opinions on the short-listed artwork proposals for the new LegCo Complex.  Views collected on or before 13 August, 2010 will be collated and passed to the Adjudication Panel for reference at the second stage adjudication.

Please find below the links of the LegCo Secretariat press release about the exhibition:

a/ English version (click here);

b/ Chinese version (click here).

Details of the exhibition are as follows:

Date: 29 July, 2010 - 31 August, 2010

Time: 9:00AM - 5:30PM (including Saturdays and Sundays)

Venue: G/F, LegCo Building, 8 Jackson Road, Central

Enquiry: 2503 9748

Website: www.legco.gov.hk/art

Email: pi@legco.gov.hk

Admission is free and no ticket is required for the exhibition.

Patrick Lau

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10 July, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 14 July (Wed):

1. 1.Proposed resolution under the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) Ordinance: order the secretary for Transport and Housing of the HKSAR to produce all the correspondences between the Lands Department and the developer of 39 Conduit Road relating to the Lands Department's enquiry into the property transactions of 39 Conduit Road;
   

2. 2.Proactively developing social enterprises; (amended)
   

3. 3.Comprehensively upgrading the quality of talents in Hong Kong to complement the upgrading and transformation of small and medium enterprises; (amended)
   

4. 4.Motion for the adjournment of the Council: the repeated occurrence of tree-falling incidents, and how to prevent the recurrence of similar tragedies.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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7 July, 2010

Dear Friends and Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency,

You are cordially invited to exchange views on "Tree Management" with the Head of the Tree Management Office (Acting) / Greening and Landscape Office in a casual Forum:

Date: 19 July (Mon)

Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Venue: Room 310, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 11 Ice House Street, Central

Guest

Ms Kathy NG, Head, Tree Management Office (Acting) / Head, Greening and Landscape Office, Greening, Landscape & Tree Management Section, Development Bureau

In order to facilitate our preparation, please download, complete and return the Registration Form (click here) to us by fax (2147 9155) or by e-mail (patrick_ss_lau@yahoo.com or stefanius@biznetvigator.com).

We look forward to seeing you there.  Should you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 2537 2536.

Patrick Lau

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3 July, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 7 July (Wed):

1. 1.Report of the Subcommittee on Poverty Alleviation;
   

2. Links to the Report:
   

3. a/ English version; (click here)
   

4. b/ Chinese version; (click here)
   

2. 2.Enhancing the administration of tax policy in Hong Kong; (amended)
   

3. 3.Utilising young people's power of civic participation. (amended)
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 14 July (Wed):

1. 1.Comprehensively upgrading the quality of talents in Hong Kong to complement the upgrading and transformation of small and medium enterprises;
   

2. 2.Proactively developing social enterprises.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

There is also an invitation to a Bridge Design Competition from "Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) CUHK Team".  You may peruse the details of the competition by referring to the following links:

a/ Invitation; (click here)

b/ Infopack; (click here)

c/ Poster. (click here)

Patrick Lau

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28 June, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

As RTHK has uploaded the video recording of the LegCo Meetings between 23 and 25 June, you may peruse the recording of my motion speech delivery in LegCo by referring to the following links:

1. 1.Motion concerning the Amendment to the Method for the Selection of the Chief Executive; (click here) [Time: 9:22:45]
   

2. 2.Motion concerning the Amendment to the Method for the Formation of the Legislative Council and its Voting Procedures. (click here) [Time: 11:46:48]
   

In the meantime, you may download and read the recently published Council for Sustainable Development's Report on the Building Design to Foster a Quality and Sustainable Built Environment by referring to the following links:

a/ Chinese version; (click here)

b/ English version. (click here)

Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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26 June, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

The motions moved by the HKSAR Government concerning the  Constitutional Reform have been passed in LegCo.  I must express my gratitude towards all Institute members, Secretariats, and Presidents in reflecting their invaluable views to me and offering me their kind assistance.

You may like to peruse the script of my motion speeches (Cantonese version only) by referring to the following links:

1. 1.Motion concerning the Amendment to the Method for the Selection of the Chief Executive; (click here) (under preparation)
   

2. 2.Motion concerning the Amendment to the Method for the Formation of the Legislative Council and its Voting Procedures. (click here)
   

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 30 June (Wed):

1. 1.Policy on elderly housing; (amended)
   

2. 2.Safeguarding Hong Kong people’s freedom of expression. (amended)
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 7 July (Wed):

1. 1.Utilising young people’s power of civic participation;
   

2. 2.Enhancing the administration of tax policy in Hong Kong.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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21 June, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

The HKSAR Government has announced the acceptance of the amended Package of Proposals for the Constitutional Reform (i.e. the “one-person-two-votes” proposal for returning the 5 new FC seats in 2012) earlier this afternoon.  You may like to peruse press releases related to the new arrangements by referring to the following links:

1. 1.The Chief Executive's opening remarks at the press conference on the constitutional reform package:
   

    a/ Chinese version (click here);

    b/ English version (click here);

2. 2.Speech by the Secretary for Justice at the press conference on the constitutional reform package:
   

    a/ Chinese version (click here);

    b/ English version (click here);

3. 3.Director of the Chief Executive’s Office responds to media enquiry:
   

    a/ Chinese version (click here);

    b/ English version (click here).

Meanwhile, please find below the results of the Questionnaire Survey on the Package of Constitutional Reform Proposals from the four Institutes:

(NB The results reflect only members’ views on the Proposals BEFORE the Government’s acceptance of the “one-person-two-votes” proposal.)

1. 1.HKIA results (click here);
   

2. 2.HKIS results (click here);
   

3. 3.HKIP results (click here);
   

4. 4.HKILA results (click here).
   

Thank you very much for your kind attention.

Patrick Lau

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18 June, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 23 June (Wed):

1. 1.Legislating for ‘standard working hours’ ; (amended)
   

2. 2.Assisting the sustainable development of small and medium enterprises. (amended)
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 30 June (Wed):

1. 1.Policy on elderly housing;
   

2. 2.Safeguarding Hong Kong people’s freedom of expression.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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8 June, 2010

Dear Friends and Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency,

The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs has given notice of his intention to move two motions at the LegCo meeting on 23 June concerning, respectively,

1. (1)the amendment to the method for selection of the Chief Executive in 2012; and
   

2. (2)the amendment to the method for the formation of the Legislative Council in 2012.
   

In order to listen to your opinions and set a platform for members to exchange views on the constitutional reform, I would like to invite you to a Constitutional Reform Forum:

Date: 14 June (Mon)

Time: 6:03PM - 7:00PM

Venue: Room 310, West Wing, Central Government Offices,

            11 Ice House Street, Central

For registration, please complete the form (click here) and return it to us by e-mail (patrick_ss_lau@yahoo.com or stefanius@biznetvigator.com) or by fax (2147 9155). 

The full text of the Package of Proposals and related documents are available for perusal in the following websites:

a/ Chinese version (click here);

b/ English version (click here).

You may peruse the transcript of the Chief Secretary for Administration’s remarks at a media session on constitutional development:

a/ Opening remarks

    In Chinese (click here);

    In English (click here).

b/ Q&A remarks:

    In Chinese (click here);

    In English (click here).

For reference, you may also peruse a document containing a comparative table of overseas legislatures by means of the following links:

a/ Chinese version (click here);

b/ English version (click here).

Meanwhile, with the kind assistance from the Institute, we are  sending a Questionnaire by post to collect your views on the Package of Proposals in the very near future.  Your active participation and response are much appreciated.  Thank you very much.

Patrick Lau

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5 June, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

The motion that I moved on 9 June, titled Increasing the powers and responsibilities of District Councils in district planning, has been debated in LegCo.  I must express my sincerest gratitude to all professional members and friends who had given me invaluable opinions and suggestions on this motion. Thank you indeed.

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 9 June (Wed):

1. 1.Constitutional reform; (amended)
   

2. 2.Hong Kong's co-operation with ASEAN region.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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28 May, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 2 June (Wed):

1. 1.4 June incident;
   

2. 2.Increasing the powers and responsibilities of District Councils in district planning (amended). (NB Moved by Patrick Lau)
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 9 June (Wed):

1. 1.Hong Kong's co-operation with ASEAN region;
   

2. 2.Constitutional reform.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

On the other hand, you may click here or visit our Panel on Housing section to peruse my submission on relaunching of the Home Ownership Scheme and revitalisation of the HOS Secondary Market. (Chinese version only)

We have also updated various sections of this website, including Budget, various Committees, Q&A, Newspaper, and Media.

Patrick Lau

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21 May, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the amended motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 26 May (Wed):

1. 1.Proactively implementing the Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation (amended);
   

2. 2.Report on the collapse of the building at 45J Ma Tau Wai Road (amended).  (Please click here to read the Report)
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 2 June (Wed):

1. 1.4 June incident;
   

2. 2.Increasing the powers and responsibilities of District Councils in district planning. (NB Moved by Patrick Lau)
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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14 May, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the amended motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 19 May (Wed):

1. 1.Reviewing occupational safety and health and employees' compensation system (amended);
   

2. 2.Concern about the quality and regulation of proprietary Chinese medicines (amended).
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 26 May (Wed):

1. 1.Report on the collapse of the building at 45J Ma Tau Wai Road; (Please click here to read the Report)
   

2. 2.Proactively implementing the Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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7 May, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the amended motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 12 May (Wed):

1. 1.Reviewing the existing policy on live poultry in Hong Kong (amended);
   

2. 2.Protecting the safety and health of employees at work in inclement weather (amended).
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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30 April, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 5 May (Wed):

1. 1.Medical check-ups for professional drivers (amended);
   

2. 2.Improving air quality (amended).
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 12 May (Wed):

1. 1.Protecting the safety and health of employees at work in inclement weather;
   

2. 2.Reviewing the existing policy on live poultry in Hong Kong.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Moreover, The LegCo Commission is calling for artwork proposals from skilled artists and art teams who are specialised in public art installation and interested in designing, fabricating and installing significant public art features at the LegCo Complex.  The details of the Project can be found in the following websites:

Open Call for Artwork Proposal

http://www.legco.gov.hk/art/english/oc_index_e.html

We should like to encourage you to participate in this Project should you be interested.  Thank you very much for your kind attention.

Patrick Lau

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23 April, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 28 April (Wed):

1. 1.Strengthening the regulation of the sale of residential properties (amended);
   

2. 2.Eradicating plutocratic monopoly and promoting social harmony (amended).
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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19 April, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 28 April (Wed):

1. 1.Strengthening the regulation of the sale of residential properties;
   

2. 2.Eradicating plutocratic monopoly and promoting social harmony.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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28 March, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

We have updated various sections of this website, including Motions, Committees, Q&A, Newspaper, Media, particularly the written questions and replied for the Finance Committee to examine the Estimates of Expenditure 2010-11.  You may visit Budget to view them.

In the meantime, please be reminded that LegCo Members will respond to the Budget on 14-15 April.  Kindly send me your comments in writing by e-mail (patrick_ss_lau@yahoo.com or stefanius@biznetvigator.com) or by fax (2147 9155).

The full text of the Budget Speech and related documents are available for viewing in this website: www.budget.gov.hk

Thank you and I wish you Happy Easter.

Patrick Lau

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13 March, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the amended motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 17 March (Wed):

1. 1.Supporting the market for traders running small businesses (amended);
   

2. 2.Adding impetus for promoting upward social mobility (amended).
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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6 March, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the amended motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 10 March (Wed):

1. 1.Advocating a low carbon life;
   

2. 2.Establishing a scheme for sexual offences records checks for child-related work.
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 17 March (Wed):

1. 1.Supporting the market for traders running small businesses;
   

2. 2.Adding impetus for promoting upward social mobility.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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28 February, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

With the closing of the Public Consultation on the Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012, we have sent a submission to the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau.

I must express my sincerest thanks to the four Institutes for their cooperation in assisting us to collect views from their members, as well as all Institute members who participated in the survey.

You may click here to download and read the submission.

In the meantime, please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 3 March (Wed):

1. 1.Actively participating in the by-elections to implement genuine universal suffrage;
   

2. 2.Improving the living environment in old districts.
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 10 March (Wed):

1. 1.Establishing a scheme for sexual offences records checks for child-related work;
   

2. 2.Advocating a low carbon life.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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24 February, 2010

Dear Friends and Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency,

Happy Year of the Tiger!

The Financial Secretary has announced the 2010-11 Budget and LegCo Members will respond to it on 14-15 April.  In order to listen to and reflect your views on the Budget, I would like to invite you to a Budget Forum:

Date: 9 March (Tue)

Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Venue: Room 310, West Wing, Central Government Offices,

            11 Ice House Street, Central

For registration, please complete the form (click here) and return it to us by e-mail (patrick_ss_lau@yahoo.com or stefanius@biznetvigator.com) or by fax (2147 9155).  Comments in writing can also be sent to us through the same e-mail addresses and fax number.

The full text of the Budget Speech and related documents are available for viewing in this website: www.budget.gov.hk

Patrick Lau

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6 February, 2010

Dear Friends and Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency,

<Attention!>  Please note that the venue of our Forum on Safety of Old Buildings has been changed to Surveyors Learning Centre due to exceedingly high participation.

The particulars of the Forum are as follows:

Date: 8 Feb (Mon)

Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Venue: Surveyors Learning Centre, 8/F, Jardine House,

            1 Connaught Place, Central

Guests

1. 1.Mr Tommy YUEN, JP, Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning & Lands)2;
   

2. 2.Mr AU Choi-kai, JP, Director of Buildings;
   

3. 3.Mr LAM Siu-tong, JP, Deputy Director of Buildings.
   

In order to facilitate our preparation, please download, complete and return the Registration Form (click here) to us by fax (2147 9155) or by e-mail (patrick_ss_lau@yahoo.com or stefanius@biznetvigator.com).

We look forward to seeing you there.  Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 2537 2536.

Patrick Lau

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5 February, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please find below the links to the Secretary for Development's opening and concluding remarks at LegCo's adjournment motion on "The collapse of a building on Ma Tau Wai Road on 29 January 2010, and how to enhance the safety of old buildings immediately to prevent the recurrence of similar tragedies" for your reference.

Opening remarks:

http://www.devb.gov.hk/tc/secretary/press/press20100203a.htm

(Chinese only)

Closing remarks:

http://www.devb.gov.hk/tc/secretary/press/press20100204a.htm

(Chinese only)

I have also joined the Bills Committee on Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2010 and the Subcommittee on Land (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) (Specification of Lower Percentage) Notice.  Please visit our Committees section for details.  Thank you.

Patrick Lau

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3 February, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency,

You are cordially invited to our Forum on Safety of Old Buildings with government officials.  We have also sent the invitation to the President and members of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, as well as Ir Dr Hon Raymond Ho, SBS, S B St J, JP to join the Forum.

The particulars of the forum are as follows:

Date: 8 Feb, 2010 (Tue)

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Venue: Room 310, West Wing, Central Government Offices,

            11 Ice House Street, Central

Guests

1. 1.Mr Tommy YUEN, JP, Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning & Lands)2;
   

2. 2.Mr AU Choi-kai, JP, Director of Buildings;
   

3. 3.Mr LAM Siu-tong, JP, Deputy Director of Buildings.
   

In order to facilitate our preparation, please download, complete and return the Registration Form (click here) to us by fax (2147 9155) or by e-mail (patrick_ss_lau@yahoo.com or stefanius@biznetvigator.com).

We look forward to seeing you there.  Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 2537 2536.

We’ve also uploaded a link to the RTHK Radio 3 programme “Hong Kong Today” talking about the collapsed building in Tokwawan and the inspection of old buildings.  You may listen to the interview by visiting our Media section.

Patrick Lau

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1 February, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

The upcoming motions to be discussed in LegCo on 3 February (Wed) are as follows:

1. 1.Select Committee to inquire into the interference with the professionalism of social workers on the part of the Secretary for Home Affairs and District Officer (Islands);
   

2. 2.Motion for the adjournment of the Council: How to enhance the safety of old buildings immediately;
   

3. 3.Promoting the development of fishing activities;
   

4. 4.Alleviating poverty and helping the disadvantaged with care and concern (amended);
   

5. 5.Formulating a comprehensive youth policy (amended).
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

We’ve also uploaded a link to the RTHK TV programme “Hong Kong Connection” talking about the future of functional constituencies.  You may view the programme by visiting our Media section.

Patrick Lau

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24 January, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 27 January (Wed):

1. 1.Actively resolving deep-rooted conflicts;
   

2. 2.Promoting the development of fishing activities;
   

3. 3.Select Committee to inquire into the interference with the professionalism of social workers on the part of the Secretary for Home Affairs and District Officer (Islands).
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 3 February (Wed):

1. 1.Alleviating poverty and helping the disadvantaged with care and concern;
   

2. 2.Formulating a comprehensive youth policy.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

We’ve also uploaded a link to the RTHK Radio 3 programme “Letter to Hong Kong” talking about the Express Rail Link.  You may listen to it by visiting our Media section.

Patrick Lau

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15 January, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Happy New Year!

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 20 January (Wed):

1. 1.Suspending the construction of the Government Headquarters at Tamar;
   

2. 2.Actively participating in the 'National Twelfth Five-Year Plan'.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 27 January (Wed):

1. 1.Actively resolving deep-rooted conflicts;
   

2. 2.Promoting the development of fishing activities.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

We’ve also uploaded a link to the TVB Jade programme “Tuesday Report” talking about the LegCo Building.  You may view the programme by visiting our Media section.

Patrick Lau

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8 January, 2010

Dear Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning Functional Constituency and Friends,

Happy New Year!

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 13 January (Wed):

1. 1.Releasing LIU Xiaobo;
   

2. 2.Promoting the philosophical thinking of Confucianism.
   

The following motions shall be discussed on 20 January (Wed):

1. 1.Suspending the construction of the Government Headquarters at Tamar;
   

2. 2.Actively participating in the 'National Twelfth Five-Year Plan'.
   

Should you have any views on the above motions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or by fax (please see Contact us). Thank you.

Patrick Lau