Hong Kong legislature to debate Northern Territory development bill
Hong Kong's Legislative Council will on 11 November resume second reading of the Northern Metropolis Development Bill. Two other bills will receive first readings, and lawmakers will debate a motion on public housing policy.
Hong Kong's Legislative Council will meet on Wednesday 11 November at 11:00 am in the council chamber of the Legislative Council Complex. During the session, the second-reading debate on the Northern Metropolis Development Bill will resume. If passed by members at second reading, the bill will be considered by the committee of the whole council. After committee deliberation, if the committee's report is adopted by the council, the bill will proceed to its third reading.
Two other bills will be introduced for first and second readings: the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026. Their second-reading debates will be adjourned.
Regarding member motions, Leung Man-kuen will propose a motion on “optimising public housing policy to promote upward mobility for citizens”. Chan Hok-fung and Lam Wai-kong will each table amendments to Leung's motion.
Separately, Lam Siu-lo will move a resolution under Section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the deadline for amending subsidiary legislation.
Lawmakers will also ask the government 22 questions covering various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
Members of the public can view the full agenda on the Legislative Council website (www.legco.gov.hk) and watch or listen to the session live via the website's webcast system. Those wishing to attend in person at the Legislative Council Complex should call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.
