The Government fully respects people's freedom of expression and their right to take part in processions, and will listen to their views and fully consider them to better address public needs.
The Chief Executive has accorded awards to 444 people in this year's Honours List. Chief Secretary Henry Tang, Dr Hari Naroomal Harilela and Monetary Authority Chief Executive Joseph Yam are Grand Bauhinia Medallists.
Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang will leave for Shanghai July 1 to officiate at Hong Kong's opening ceremony, and attend the Hong Kong Pavilion foundation completion ceremony, at Expo 2010 Shanghai, China, July 2.
