Gov't to ensure LegCo quorum

The Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee has approved $6 million to World Vision Hong Kong to undertake relief projects for drought victims in Mali and Niger.

The 2012 Pay Trend Survey Report has been released, showing gross pay trend indicators of 5.71%, 6.64% and 6.01% for the lower, middle and upper salary bands.

The Executive Council has accepted an independent commission's recommendations on the remuneration package for politically appointed officials serving in the fourth-term Government, Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam announces.

Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow has asked the Buildings Department to follow up on the 2008 inspection records of his home on Mount Kellett Road in response to an allegation against possible unauthorised building works to its balcony.

The Registration & Electoral Office urges eligible people who have not yet registered as electors to submit their applications by the May 16 deadline.

Chief Secretary Stephen Lam has reiterated that Legislative Council members that oppose the Government’s proposal to bar legislators who resign mid-term from taking part in by-elections for six months should allow the legislature to complete the debate and vote upon the proposal.

Chief Secretary Stephen Lam has urged lawmakers not to delay the legislation of the Legislative Council (Amendment) Bill 2012.

The Chief Executive-elect’s Office has no plan at present to appoint any person to the Special Assistant post, Secretary for the Civil Service Denise Yue says.

The Independent Commission on Remuneration for Members of the Executive Council & the Legislature, & Officials under the Political Appointment System has submitted a report to the Government. Its contents will be released later this week.

Chief Executive Donald Tsang has thanked Chief Secretary Stephen Lam for his substantial contributions, after Mr Lam announced that he will leave the Government when his term ends in July.

Secretary for Constitutional & Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam urges lawmakers responsible for obstructing the passage of the Legislative Council (Amendment) Bill 2012 not to delay for too long.

Chief Secretary Stephen Lam will leave the Government when his term ends in July, to study theology with his wife at Oxford University.

The Executive Council has endorsed the proposed reorganisation of the next-term Government. Chief Executive-elect CY Leung has welcomed the move.

The Registration & Electoral Office has urged people to register as electors by May 16 to vote in September's Legislative Council Election.