Mediation Bill Among Three to Get First Reading in LegCo Wednesday
Hong Kong's Legislative Council will hold a session on 14 October, with the 2026 Mediation (Amendment) Bill, the 2026 Environmental and Conservation Fund (Amendment) Bill, and the 2026 Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill up for first and second reading. Members will also debate motions on health and
Hong Kong's Legislative Council will meet at 11:00 am on Wednesday, 14 October, in the chamber of the Legislative Council Complex. Three bills will be tabled for first and second reading: the 2026 Mediation (Amendment) Bill, the 2026 Environmental and Conservation Fund (Amendment) Bill, and the 2026 Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill. The second reading debates will be adjourned.
In addition to the bills, two members' motions will be debated. Kenneth Fok will move a motion on "Building a Healthy, Vibrant Hong Kong and Contributing to the Construction of 'Healthy China'", with amendments to be proposed by Chan Man-yee and Cheng Wing-sun. Lam Ming-fung will move a motion on "Actively Cooperating with the National '15th Five-Year Plan' Outline to Promote the Coordinated Development of Ports, Airports and Rail Transport in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area", with amendments from Tang Ming-sum and Buk Kwok-ming.
Members will also raise 22 questions on various policy areas, with six requiring oral replies from the government.
Members of the public can view the agenda on the Legislative Council website (www.legco.gov.hk) and watch or listen to the proceedings live via the "Webcast" system on the site. Those wishing to attend the meeting in person at the Legislative Council Complex should reserve seats by calling 3919 3399 during office hours.
