LegCo to debate motion on "Comprehensively reforming the complaints handling and disciplinary inquiry mechanism of the Medical Council of Hong Kong"
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (March 25) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion on "Comprehensively reforming the complaints handling and disciplinary inquiry mechanism of the Medical Council of Hong Kong". The motion, moved by Ms Chan Hoi-yan, is set out in Appendix 1. Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon, Mr Nick Chan, Mr Jonathan Leung, Dr Chan Han-pan, Mr Tang Ka-piu and Dr Thomas So will move separate amendments to Ms Chan Hoi-yan's motion.
Dr Elvin Lee will move a motion on "Aligning with the country's promulgation of the Regulation on Promoting Nationwide Reading to further strengthen Hong Kong's strategy and efforts to promote reading for all". The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Kenneth Fok, Mr Albert Chuang, Dr Hoey Simon Lee, Mr Nick Chan, Professor Michael Ngai, Dr Junius Ho, Mr Yiu Pak-leung, Mr Lau Ka-keung and Professor William Wong will move separate amendments to Dr Elvin Lee's motion.
Meanwhile, Mr Chan Chun-ying 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.
On Government motions, the Chief Secretary for Administration will move two proposed resolutions under the Legal Aid Ordinance relating to the adjustments to the financial eligibility limits for legal aid applicants and two specific amounts under the Director of Legal Aid's First Charge. The proposed resolutions are set out in Appendices 4 and 5 respectively.
Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
The agenda of the above meeting is available on 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.
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Government adjusts Outbound Travel Alert for Middle East countries
In view of the continued deterioration of the situation in the Middle East regions, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (March 23) raised the Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for Iran and Israel to black, and issued amber OTA for the following Middle East countries, include Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (the UAE).
A Government spokesman said, "The black OTA signifies severe threat. Due to the highly unpredictable security situation in Iran and Israel, the HKSAR Government advises Hong Kong residents to avoid all travel to Iran and Israel. Those already there should attend to personal safety and leave or relocate to relatively safe regions immediately. In addition, Hong Kong residents who intend to visit Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE or are already there should exercise caution, attend to personal safety, pay attention to local announcements on the latest situation and notices on consular services from the local Chinese Embassies / Consulates-General."
Moreover, while Kuwait is currently not covered by the OTA System, the Security Bureau has updated the OTA webpage regarding supplementary information for Kuwait with a view to reminding residents to exercise caution and attend to personal safety.
The Security Bureau will continue to closely monitor the situation of the relevant Middle East countries. Any updates will be issued through the media, the Bureau's mobile app and the OTA webpage (www.sb.gov.hk/eng/ota).
Hong Kong residents outside Hong Kong who need assistance may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department (ImmD) at (852) 1868, call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the ImmD mobile application, send message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline, send message to the 1868 WeChat assistance hotline or submit the Online Assistance Request Form, or contact the local Chinese Embassies.
Hong Kong residents are encouraged to use the online Registration of Outbound Travel Information service (www.gov.hk/roti) of the ImmD to register their contact details and itinerary when outside Hong Kong. The information provided allows the ImmD to disseminate practical information to them through appropriate means, including SMS on mobile phones, in a timely manner when necessary.
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