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>> Latest announcements: 2010

25 December, 2009

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

Happy Christmas!

You are cordially invited to our Joint Institute Constitutional Reform Forum with government officials.  The particulars of the forum are as follows:

Date: 26 Jan, 2010 (Tue)

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

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

            1 Connaught Place, Central

Guests:

1. 1.Mr Stephen Lam, GBS, JP, Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs;
   

2. 2.Mrs Carrie Lam, JP, Secretary for Development
   

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).

The Government's Consultation Document can be downloaded from the following website:  www.cmab-cd2012.gov.hk

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

Meanwhile, please we have uploaded Hon Abraham Shek’s LegCo Question and the Secretary for Development’s reply concerning the construction of green buildings for your reference:

Chinese version (click here)

English version (click here)

Patrick Lau

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11 December, 2009

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

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 16 December (Wed):

1. 1.Urging the Government to promote a new occupational culture campaign for work-life balance;
   

2. 2.Formulating operational standards for public organisations.
   

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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5 December, 2009

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

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

1. 1.Reviewing afresh the use of land at the Kowloon waterfront;
   

2. 2.Resignation en masse of Members returned from five geographical constituencies as a referendum.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 16 December (Wed):

1. 1.Urging the Government to promote a new occupational culture campaign for work-life balance;
   

2. 2.Formulating operational standards for public organisations.
   

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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27 November, 2009

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

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

1. 1.Actively responding to the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009;
   

2. 2.Roadmap for universal suffrage.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 9 December (Wed):

1. 1.Reviewing afresh the use of land at the Kowloon waterfront;
   

2. 2.Resignation en masse of Members returned from five geographical constituencies as a referendum.
   

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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20 November, 2009

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

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 25 November (Wed):

1. 1.Enhancing employment support and creating employment opportunities;
   

2. 2.Support for people with mental illness and people recovering from mental illness.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 2 December (Wed):

1. 1.Actively responding to the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009;
   

2. 2.Roadmap for universal suffrage.
   

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 “Backchat” in which I discussed with other guests about the Constitutional Reform.  You may listen to our discussion by visiting our Media section.

Patrick Lau

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19 November, 2009

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

The Government has launched the Public Consultation on the Methods for Selecting the Chief Executive and for Forming the Legislative Council in 2012.

The public can send their views to the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau by post (address: 3/F, Main Wing, Central Government Offices, Lower Albert Road, Hong Kong), by fax (2523 3207), or via email (views@cmab-cd2012.gov.hk) by February 19, 2010.

The Consultation Document can be downloaded from the official website: www.cmab-cd2012.gov.hk

Patrick Lau

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13 November, 2009

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

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 18 November (Wed):

1. 1.Strengthening and continuously supporting the teaching and learning of Chinese for non-Chinese speaking students;
   

2. 2.Providing support for family carers.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 25 November (Wed):

1. 1.Enhancing employment support and creating employment opportunities;
   

2. 2.Support for people with mental illness and people recovering from mental illness.
   

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.

Meanwhile, you are cordially invited to join an Happy Hour Gathering with Government Officials to exchange views on "Expediting Approval Process":

Date: 30 Nov, 2009 (Mon)

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

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

Guests:

1. 1.Mr Thomas CHOW, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning & Lands)
   

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

3. 3.Mrs Ava NG, JP, Director of Planning
   

4. 4.Ms Annie TAM, JP, Director of Lands
   

5. 5.Ms Gracie FOO, JP, Deputy Secretary for Development (Planning & Lands)1
   

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

7. 7.Mr Rayson CHAN, Assistant Secretary (Lands)3
   

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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6 November, 2009

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

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 11 November (Wed):

1. 1.Re-formulating the special education policy;
   

2. 2.Requesting the Government to provide support services for men in Hong Kong.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 18 November (Wed):

1. 1.Strengthening and continuously supporting the teaching and learning of Chinese for non-Chinese speaking students;
   

2. 2.Providing support for family carers.
   

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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15 October, 2009

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

The Chief Executive has delivered his 2009-10 Policy Address yesterday and LegCo Members will respond to it on 28-30 Oct.  In order to listen to and reflect your views and concerns over the Policy Address, I would like to invite you to a Policy Address Forum:

Date: 20 October (Tue)

Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM

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

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

Comments in writing can also be sent to us through the same e-mail addresses and fax number.

Please click here to read the full text of the Policy Address and related documents in the Government’s website.

Thank you very much for your kind attention and I look forward to seeing you at the forum.  Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact my office at 2537 2536.

Patrick Lau

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10 August, 2009

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

Please note that the Profile and Newspaper sections have been updated.  I have also joined two LegCo Bills Committees recently (Bills Committees on Arbitration Bill and on Public Officers Pay Adjustment Bill).  You may learn more about them by visiting the Bills or Committees sections.

Meanwhile, I shall embark on two trips in the near future:

1. 1.Housing Authority visit to Shenzhen and Zhongshan – to study the manufacturing of green building products and materials (21 to 22 August) ;
   

2. 2.LegCo Subcommittee on Harbourfront Planning duty visit to North America – to study different city’s experience in waterfront planning and management (25 Sept to 3 Oct).
   

Patrick Lau

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3 August, 2009

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

The Fourth LegCo is now in recess and we have uploaded a number of new items for your reference, particularly in the Committees, Photo Album, Speech / Article, Media and Newspaper sections.  Please feel free to browse around.

Meanwhile, should you have any views and suggestions on any issues, please feel free to contact me by e-mail, by fax or by calling my office (please see Contact us). Thank you and I wish you an enjoyable summer.

Patrick Lau

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4 July, 2009

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

Please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 8 July (Wed):

1. 1.Facing up to the aspirations of the people participating in the march on 1 July;
   

2. 2.Assisting local enterprises in brand building and product development;
   

3. 3.Motion of Adjournment: (a) review of the tree management policy; (b) rent increases and layoffs by The Link.
   

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 June, 2009

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

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 24 June (Wed):

1. 1.Seizing the chance to turn the risks from the ‘Three Direct Links’ across the Taiwan Strait into opportunities;
   

2. 2.Strengthening human resources in the fields of finance and trade.
   

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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13 June, 2009

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

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

1. 1.Promoting cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen;
   

2. 2.Proposal on the constitutional reform in Hong Kong.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 24 June (Wed):

1. 1.Strengthening human resources in the fields of finance and trade;
   

2. 2.Seizing the chance to turn the risks from the ‘Three Direct Links’ across the Taiwan Strait into opportunities.
   

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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5 June, 2009

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

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

1. 1.Improving environmental hygiene in the community;
   

2. 2.Immediately reviewing the Pre-primary Education Voucher Scheme.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 17 June (Wed):

1. 1.Promoting cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen;
   

2. 2.Proposal on the constitutional reform 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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29 May, 2009

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

Please peruse the amended upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 3 June (Wed):

1. 1.Comprehensive review of the accountability system;
   

2. 2.Promoting research and development.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 10 June (Wed):

1. 1.Improving environmental hygiene in the community;
   

2. 2.Immediately reviewing the Pre-primary Education Voucher Scheme.
   

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.

Please note also that we have uploaded many new documents for your reference recently, particularly in the Committees, Photo Album, and Speech / Article sections.  Please feel free to browse around.

Patrick Lau

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15 May, 2009

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

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

1. 1.Promoting the development of the testing and certification industry in Hong Kong;
   

2. 2.Urging enterprises to fulfil their social responsibility.
   

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

1. 1.Implementation of One Country, Two Systems;
   

2. The 4 June incident.

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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08 May, 2009

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

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

1. 1.Enhancing the tax system to keep Hong Kong competitive;
   

2. 2.Proposed establishment of a Tourism Bureau with dedicated responsibility for handling tourism issues.
   

The following Motions shall be discussed on 20 May (Wed):

1. 1.Promoting the development of the testing and certification industry in Hong Kong;
   

2. Urging enterprises to fulfil their social responsibility.

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, 2009

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

Please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 6 May (Wed):

1. 1.Demanding a comprehensive reform of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority;
   

2. 2.Promoting green economy.
   

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 April, 2009

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

Please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 29 Apr (Wed):

1. 1.Developing new economic strategies to meet economic challenges;
   

2. 2.Concern about the youth drug problem.
   

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 April, 2009

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

Please be informed that the motion that I moved on 18 March, titled Comprehensively reviewing the role and functions of the University Grants Committee, was passed in LegCo. You may click here to read the motion wording.

I must express my sincerest gratitude to vice-chancellors, academics, university administrators, professional members and friends who had given me invaluable opinions and suggestions on this motion. Thank you indeed.

Meanwhile, I have invited Mrs Carrie LAM, JP (Secretary for Development) to come and meet members of the four Institutes at an informal Happy Hour Gathering. You are cordially invited to the Gathering:

Date: 5 May (Tue)

Time: 6:30-7:30PM

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 queries, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 2537 2536.

On the other hand, we received the following letter (with appendices) from K28 Sport Shoes Street Concern Group concerning the redevelopment of the Sneakers Street in Mongkok (Chinese only):

1. Letter titled ‘致全香港市民強烈抨擊重建惡法意見書’

2. Appendix 1

3. Appendix 2

4. Appendix 3

5. Appendix 4

6. Appendix 5

7. Appendix 6

8. Appendix 7

Patrick Lau

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13 March, 2009

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

Please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 18 Mar (Wed):

1. 1.Comprehensively reviewing the role and functions of the University Grants Committee; (NB Moved by Patrick Lau.)
   

2. 2.Promoting the development of leisure agriculture and fishery trades.
   

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, 2009

Dear Friends and Members of the Architectural, Surveying and Planning FC,

I have invited Mr YUE Chi Hang, JP (Director of Architectural Services) and Mrs Marigold LAU, JP (Deputy Director of Architectural Services) to come and meet members of the four Institutes at an informal Happy Hour Gathering. You are cordially invited to the Gathering:

Date: 23 Mar (Mon)

Time: 6:30-7:30PM

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 queries, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 2537 2536.

Meanwhile, you may peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 11 Mar (Wed) by clicking on the following links:

1. 1.Promoting medical check-up for the whole community;
   

2. 2.Reviewing the Interception of Communications and Surveillance Ordinance.
   

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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27 February, 2009

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

The Financial Secretary has announced the 2009-10 Budget Speech and LegCo Members will respond to it on 1-2 April. In order to listen to and reflect your views on the Budget, you are cordially invited to a Budget Forum:

Date: 5 March (Thur)

Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM

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

For registration, please complete the registration 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

We look forward to seeing you there. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact my office at 2537 2536.

Meanwhile, you may peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 04 Mar (Wed) by clicking on the following links:

1. 1.Actively implementing complementary policies for the Framework for Development and Reform Planning for Pearl River Delta Region;
   

2. 2.Comprehensively improving the effectiveness of Integrated Family Service Centres.
   

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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20 February, 2009

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

The LegCo Joint Subcommittee to Monitor the Implementation of the West Kowloon Cultural District Project is inviting views from the public on the WKCD project.  If you are interested in sending a written submission, please visit their website (click here) for more information.

(NB Closing date for submissions is 28 February.)

Meanwhile, the LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways is also inviting members of the public to give views on the Shatin to Central Link project at its next meeting (31 March).  If you are interested in attending the meeting to present your views or send a written submission, please visit their website (click here) for more information.

(NB Closing date for presentation at the meeting is by 9 March; closing date for submissions is 19 March.)

We have also uploaded the following documents for your reference:

1. 1.Progress report on outstanding leisure and cultural services projects of the former municipal councils;
   

2. 2.Public Library and Indoor Recreation Centre in Area 3, Yuen Long.
   

Patrick Lau

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5 February, 2009

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

Please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 11 Feb (Wed):

1. 1.Procrastinating public consultation on constitutional developments;
   

2. 2.Relaxing the eligibility criteria for legal aid. (NB One amendment made 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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31 January, 2009

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

Happy Year of the Ox!  Please peruse the upcoming motion wording to be discussed in LegCo on 4 Feb (Wed):

1. 1.Assisting grassroots workers in counteracting economic adversities;
   

2. 2.Promoting the development of local creative industries.
   

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