Hong Kong legislature to merge debates on first five-year plan and policy address
Hong Kong's Legislative Council will hold a combined debate on the city's first five-year development plan and the 2026 policy address from 7 to 9 October. The government motion on the five-year plan will be moved by the Chief Secretary, while lawmaker Chan Chun-ying will propose a thank-you motion
Hong Kong's Legislative Council will hold a combined debate on the city's first five-year development plan and the 2026 policy address next week. The three-day session is scheduled for Wednesday 7 October, Thursday 8 October and Friday 9 October, starting at 9am each day at the Legislative Council Complex.
Lawmakers will debate two motions together: the government motion on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026–2030), and the motion on the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address. The government motion on the first five-year plan will be moved by the Chief Secretary. Details of the motion are set out in an appendix to the agenda.
Lawmaker Chan Chun-ying will propose a motion of thanks, which reads: 'This Council thanks the Chief Executive for delivering the Policy Address.'
In addition to the combined debate, lawmakers will submit 22 written questions to the government covering various policy areas. All questions require written replies from the administration.
Members of the public can access the agenda for the meeting through the Legislative Council website at www.legco.gov.hk. The proceedings will be broadcast live via the council's webcast system. Those wishing to attend the meeting in person at the Legislative Council Complex should call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.