Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debate
Hong Kong lawmakers will hold a three-day joint debate in early October on the city’s annual policy address and first five-year plan, with Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king seeking to extend the session so legislators have enough time to reflect residents’ views. The Legco earlier announced a combined debate from October 7 to 9, requested by the government, to cover both the…
Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king is seeking a longer duration for the upcoming joint debate on Hong Kong's annual policy address and five-year plan, which is scheduled to take place in early October. The Legco has announced a combined debate from October 7 to 9, requested by the government, to cover both the motion of thanks on the policy address and a government motion on the five-year blueprint moved by the chief secretary.
Lee believes that a longer debate will allow lawmakers to have a comprehensive discussion on the interconnected documents, which she expects to include key elements of the policy address and the five-year plan. The five-year plan aims to align local development with national efforts and outline the city's vision for various sectors such as technology, finance, shipping, and housing.
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