{
  "id": 19128199,
  "title": "Non-binding motions to come with research data: Legco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/non-binding-motions-to-come-with-research-data-legco",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T09:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1877138-20261109.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Legislative Council announced on Monday that starting next year, members will be required to submit their research findings and relevant suggestions when they table a non-binding motion. Legco President Starry Lee emphasized that this change aims to make public policy discussions more scientific, helping the government and public better understand the intent and rationale behind the motions. Members can use motions to express their views on public concerns or request the government to take specific actions, according to Legco's website. Lee further pledged to continue supporting the administration in enhancing governance efficacy by providing policy recommendations. The Legislative Council and its committees have conducted 21 local surveys on various topics, and in the future, they will conduct more site inspections and strengthen policy advocacy capabilities. Lee expressed her intention to collaborate with the Legco Secretariat and welcome member participation in selecting important issues for site visits, with the goal of providing solid recommendations to the SAR Government, committees, and society. The Legco Secretariat has been utilizing technology and big data to make the chamber more accessible to the public. During her speech at a luncheon attended by Chief Executive John Lee, Lee mentioned that over HK$130 billion in funding requests have been approved this year, with approximately one-third of those funds allocated to projects in the Northern Metropolis. The Northern Metropolis Development Bill will resume its second reading the following day after committee members worked diligently to complete their deliberations.",
  "summary": "The Legislative Council on Monday said that from next year, members must submit their research findings and relevant suggestions when they table a non-binding motion. Speaking at a luncheon attended by Chief Executive John Lee, the Executive Council and government officials, Legco President Starry Lee said the move was to make public policy discussions more \"scientific\". \"This will help the…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "‘Evidence-based’: Legco to require research from lawmakers raising non-binding motions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/evidence-based-legco-to-require-research-from-lawmakers-raising-non",
        "published": "2026-11-09T07:47:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}