LegCo to debate motion on comprehensively reviewing and improving Hong Kong’s dental service system and manpower needs

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

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (January 11) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion on comprehensively reviewing and improving Hong Kong’s dental service system and manpower needs. The motion, moved by Mr Chan Han-pan, is set out in Appendix 1. Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Ms Joephy Chan, Dr David Lam and Mr Lee Chun-keung will move separate amendments to Mr Chan Han-pan’s motion.
 
     Mr Chan Siu-hung will also move a motion on promoting the development of green transport. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Frankie Yick and Ms Elizabeth Quat will move separate amendments to Mr Chan Siu-hung’s motion.
 
     Meanwhile, Mr Ma Fung-kwok 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 3.
 
     Members will also ask the Government 22 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.