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The Marine Department has announced that Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter is now full.
Local vessels are advised to use other typhoon shelters.
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that Super Typhoon Mangkhut will bring adverse weather to Hong Kong tomorrow (September 16). If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Signal is issued and/or remains in force two hours before the scheduled time of the guided educational tours of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Complex, the tours will be cancelled. Service of the Children's Corner will also be suspended.
Services will be resumed two hours after the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Signal is cancelled. However, if the Signal is cancelled at or after 3pm, services will be suspended for the whole day.
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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 15) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.
The Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, today (September 15) met with the Vice Mayor of Almaty, Mr Arman Kyrykbayev, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to exchange views on strengthening co-operation between the two places. Mr Lau also visited cultural and sports facilities in Almaty.
Tonight, Mr Lau will attend a concert jointly presented by Hong Kong and Kazakhstan. Young Hong Kong musicians who play Chinese and Western music will perform alongside renowned Kazakhstan musical ensembles including the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Kazakhstan, the Kazakh State String Quartet and the Turan Kazakh Ensemble. Some of the music pieces were composed by a young Chinese musician, Meilina Tsui, who was born in Kazakhstan. She will also take part in the performance.
Under a theme of transcending the boundaries of time and space, the performing groups will showcase the characteristics of Hong Kong and Kazakhstan music. In addition to introducing the music culture of Hong Kong to the audience in Kazakhstan, the concert also represents the commencement of a cultural friendship between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan.
Tomorrow, Mr Lau will attend the opening ceremony of the Alma Fest. The festival is a traditional celebration event of Almaty City Day, when local people participate in various kinds of cultural and recreational activities. After visiting football facilities, Mr Lau will leave Kazakhstan in the evening.
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of the Legislative Council (LegCo) concluded its five-day parliamentary visit in the United Kingdom (UK) yesterday (September 14, London time).
On the last day of its visit in Edinburgh, the delegation met with the Head of Constitution Policy Unit of the Scottish Government, Mr Gerald Byrne, and the Head of Defence and International Policy (Scotland) of the Scotland Office of the UK Government, Mr Nigel Patrick, respectively. During the meetings, delegation members were briefed on issues relating to the scope of devolution in Scotland, the share of power and responsibilities between the UK and Scottish Parliaments, as well as the mechanism of dispute resolution with the sovereign state on constitutional and sovereignty matters.
In the afternoon, the delegation met with the Chief Whip of the Scottish National Party, Mr Gordon MacDonald, to learn about his work as a party whip. Mr MacDonald also shared his experience in the Parliament. Delegation members then attended a guided tour of the Scottish Parliament Building. Delegation members learnt that the design and architecture of the Scottish Parliament Building were inspired by the natural landscape and political values of Scotland.
In summing up the five-day parliamentary visit, Mr Ip Kin-yuen, leader of the delegation, said it was very successful in widening the political horizons of the participating members and enhancing their understanding of the parliamentary affairs in UK and Scotland.
"Members gained useful knowledge and insights on how the legislatures deal with various procedural issues to ensure its smooth operation," Mr IP said.
Mr Ip added, "the visit also provided a timely opportunity for Members to gain first-hand information about the interactions of the UK Parliament and the Scottish Parliament under devolution, as well as issues and the latest progress of the UK's exit from the European Union and what opportunities might present to Hong Kong."
Mr IP thanked for the thoughtful arrangements and warm hospitality provided by the UK and Scottish Parliaments. He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the British Consulate-General Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London for their assistance that made the visit concluded smoothly.
Led by the delegation leader Mr Ip Kin-yuen, the LegCo delegation conducted a parliamentary visit in London and Edinburgh from September 10 to 14. Members of the delegation include the deputy leader Mr Kenneth Leung, Mr Charles Mok, Mr Chung Kwok-pan, Mr Alvin Yeung, Mr Andrew Wan, Dr Junius Ho, Mr Lam Cheuk-ting, Mr Luk Chung-hung and Mr Au Nok-hin.
