LegCo meeting scheduled for May 20 to debate Stamp Duty Bill and motions on Renminbi hub and Northern Metropolis.
This article was generated using SAMS, an AI technology by Timothy Loh LLP.
SPOTLIGHT ON
FAMILY OFFICES
Legislative Council Meeting Schedule and Bill Progress
On 18 May 2026, the Legislative Council Secretariat issued a formal statement regarding the upcoming LegCo meeting. The Legislative Council will convene on Wednesday, May 20, at 11:00 am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During this session, the Second Reading debate on the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026 will resume. If the Bill is supported by Members and secures its Second Reading, it shall be committed to the Committee of the Whole Council. Following the Committee's consideration and the Council's adoption of its report, the Bill will proceed to Third Reading. The press release was issued at HKT 15:54.
Members' Motions and Proposed Amendments
Regarding Members' motions, Professor Michael Ngai will move a motion on 'Strengthening Hong Kong's function as an offshore Renminbi business hub to contribute to the Renminbi internationalization process', as set out in Appendix 1. Mr Chan Chun-ying will move an amendment to Professor Ngai's motion. Mr Yiu Ming will move a motion on 'Increasing the average living space per person in the Northern Metropolis to build a 'Blissful Northern Metropolis' ideal for living', detailed in Appendix 2. Ms Michelle Tang, Mr Leung Man-kwong, Mr Augustine Wong, and Mr Dennis Leung will move separate amendments to Mr Yiu's motion.
Parliamentary Questions and Public Access Protocols
Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies. The agenda for the meeting is available on the LegCo Website. Members of the public may watch or listen to the meeting via the 'Webcast' system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.
View the full article:Source
