Question on reducing suicide by charcoal burning by Hon KP Chan: In 2006 to 2007, the Government commissioned the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention of the University of Hong Kong (the Research Centre) to conduct a pilot scheme of changing the method of selling charcoal packs (the pilot scheme) in …
Question on tackling unemployment and job mismatch by Hon KP Chan: According to the statistics (provisional figures) of the Census and Statistics Department, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.4% in January to March to 3.5% in February to April this year, and the underemployment rate for the same period also increased from 1.8% …
Council Meetings (Question): Tackle Unemployment and Job Mismatch（2011.06.29） Read More »
Following is a question by Hon KP Chan on Non-Compliant Employer and Officer Records set up by the MPFA: Recently, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (“MPFA”) has launched an online searching platform, the “Non-Compliant Employer and Officer Records” (“NCEOR”), which sets out more than 3 700 criminal and civil records including those on failure …
Following is a question by Hon KP Chan on measures to encourage kidney donations: Most patients suffering from end-stage nephrosis need long-term dialysis treatment, but not only does dialysis fail to cure the disease, it also seriously downgrades the patients’ quality of life. As such, kidney transplant is the only chance for them to gain …
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Question on the Second Stage Public Consultation on Healthcare Reform in the Estimates of Expenditure 2011-12 by Hon KP Chan: It is mentioned in Programme (1) of the Food and Health Bureau (Health Branch) that the Matters Requiring Special Attention in 2011-12 include analysing the views and suggestions received during the Second Stage Public Consultation …
Question on the risk of accidents in construction industry in the Estimates of Expenditure 2011-12 by Hon KP Chan: In view of the higher risk of accidents in construction industry as compared with other industries, will the Government set aside resources for a study on imposing heavier penalty on construction employers, contractors and sub-contractors with …
Question on the inclusion of investment-linked assurance scheme products in the Permissible Investment Asset class in the Estimates of Expenditure 2011-12 by Hon KP Chan: It is stated in Programme (1) of Head 70 that the Immigration Department adopts liberal immigration schemes to facilitate entry of talent, professionals and investors. Will the Administration inform this …
Question on the detailed proposals on the establishment of a Policyholders’ Protection Fund in the Estimates of Expenditure 2011-12 by Hon KP Chan: According to the Controlling Officer’s Report in Head 148 – Government Secretariat: Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Financial Services Branch) in Volume IA, the Government will prepare detailed proposals on the …
Question on providing aftercare services and support to foreign companies established in Hong Kong in the Estimates of Expenditure 2011-12 by Hon KP Chan: It is mentioned in paragraphs 75 and 76 of the Budget Speech that in view of the development of headquarters economy in Hong Kong, the Government will step up promotion efforts, …
Question on continue to engage the industry on proposals on the establishment of an independent Insurance Authority in the Estimates of Expenditure 2011-12 by Hon KP Chan: According to Head 148 – Government Secretariat: Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (Financial Services Branch), the Administration will prepare detailed proposals on the establishment of an independent …
