Rating (Amendment) Bill 2024 to be introduced into LegCo for First Reading and Second Reading

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

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on next Wednesday (June 12) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Rating (Amendment) Bill 2024 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
      
     On Government motion, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will move a proposed resolution under the Banking Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 1.
      
     On Members' motions, Mr Benson Luk will move a motion on pursuing the concept of "Tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong" and developing Hong Kong's mega event economy. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Yang Wing-kit, Mr Kenneth Lau, Mr Yiu Pak-leung, Mr Vincent Cheng, Mr Shiu Ka-fai and Mr Luk Chung-hung will move separate amendments to Mr Benson Luk's motion.
      
     Ms Lam So-wai will move a motion on reviewing Hong Kong's mental health policy. The motion is set out in Appendix 3. Ms Lillian Kwok, Mr Chan Pui-leung and Dr Hoey Simon Lee will move separate amendments to Ms Lam So-wai's motion.
      
     Mr Chan Han-pan will move a proposed resolution under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending subsidiary legislation. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 4.
      
     Members will also ask the Government 21 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.