Panel on Commerce and Industry

Meeting on
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, at 2:30 pm
in the Chamber of the Legislative Council Building

Revised agenda
(as at 19 April 2010)

I.Confirmation of minutes of meeting

LC Paper No. CB(1)1570/09-10
(issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1)1571/09-10 on 9 April 2010)

-Minutes of meeting held on 19 January 2010

II.Information paper issued since last meeting

LC Paper No. CB(1)1559/09-10(01)
(issued on 7 April 2010)

-Information paper on Framework Agreement on Hong Kong/Guangdong Co-operation

III.Date of next meeting and items for discussion
(2:30 pm - 2:35 pm)

LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(01)
(issued on 16 April 2010)

-List of outstanding items for discussion

LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(02)
(issued on 16 April 2010)

-List of follow-up actions

* IV.Three-year development plan for the testing and certification industry by the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification
(2:35 pm - 3:15 pm)

LC Paper No. CB(1)1529/09-10(01)
(issued on 1 April 2010)

-Report of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification

LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(03)
(issued on 14 April 2010)

-Administration's paper on Report of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification

LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(04)
(issued on 15 April 2010)

-Paper on promoting the development of the testing and certification industry in Hong Kong prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (updated background brief)

* V.Development of the exhibition industry in Hong Kong
(3:15 pm - 6:00 pm)

LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(05)
(issued on 14 April 2010)

-Administration's paper on development of the MICE industry in Hong Kong

LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(06)
(issued on 16 April 2010)

-Paper on the development of convention and exhibition industry in Hong Kong prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat (updated background brief)

Meeting with the Administration and deputations

  1. Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association

  2. Hong Kong Business Community Joint Conference
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(07) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  3. Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(08) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)
    (LC Paper Nos. CB(1)1644/09-10(01) - Chinese and English version - attached and CB(1)1644/09-10(02) - English version only - attached)

  4. Hong Kong Small & Medium Enterprises General Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(03) - Chinese version only - attached)

  5. The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association

  6. Federation of Hong Kong Industries
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(04) - Chinese version only - attached)

  7. Hong Kong Apparel Society
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(09) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  8. The Civic Party

  9. Crown Wine Cellars Limited
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(10) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  10. Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(11) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  11. Federation of Hong Kong Machinery and Metal Industries

  12. Hong Kong Far Infrared Rays Association

  13. Hong Kong Auto Parts Industry Association

  14. Hong Kong Diecasting and Foundry Association

  15. The Hong Kong Metals Manufacturers Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(12) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  16. Hong Kong Electrical Appliances Manufacturers Association

  17. Hong Kong Environmental Industry Association

  18. Hong Kong Metal Merchants Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(05) - Chinese version only - attached)

  19. Lion Rock Institute

  20. The Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(06) - English version only - attached)

  21. The Hong Kong Chamber of Small and Medium Business Ltd
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(13) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  22. The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1631/09-10(01) - Chinese version only - issued on 15 April 2010)

  23. The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(07) - Chinese version only - attached)

  24. Hong Kong Gemstone Manufacturers' Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(14) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  25. Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd

  26. Designing Hong Kong
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(15) - revised version issued on 16 April 2010)

  27. Paper Communication Exhibition Services

  28. Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1635/09-10(01) - Chinese version only - issued on 16 April 2010)

  29. Biba Toys Company Limited
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(16) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  30. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
    LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(08) - Chinese and English version - attached)

  31. The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(17) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  32. AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1635/09-10(02) - English version issued on 16 April 2010, Chinese version issued on 20 April 2010)

  33. TKO Industries and Commerce Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1635/09-10(03) - Chinese version only - issued on 16 April 2010)

  34. New Territories SME Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1635/09-10(04) - Chinese version only - issued on 16 April 2010)

  35. Concern Group for a Competitive Exhibition Industry in Hong Kong
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1631/09-10(02) - Chinese version only - issued on 15 April 2010)

  36. Global Sources
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1631/09-10(03) - English version only - issued on 15 April 2010)

  37. IEC Investments Limited
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1635/09-10(05) - English version only - issued on 16 April 2010)

  38. Hong Kong Synthetic Leather & Metal Material Suppliers' Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1635/09-10(06) - Chinese version only - issued on 16 April 2010)

  39. The Hong Kong Exporters' Association
    LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(09) - Chinese and English version - attached)

  40. Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(11) - English version only - attached)

Submissions from deputations/individuals not attending the meeting

  1. Ponti Trading Limited
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(18) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  2. The Toys Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(19) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  3. Jointek Fine Wines (Hong Kong) Limited
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(20) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  4. Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(21) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1644/09-10(10) - English version only - attached)

  5. Democratic Party
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(22) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  6. 陳美嬌
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(23) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  7. LI Ng Bui
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(24) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  8. CHEUNG Ka-ho
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(25) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  9. Samson CHAN
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(26) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  10. Agnes AU
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(27) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  11. Andrew LIANG
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(28) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  12. YC WONG
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(29) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  13. Clement
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(30) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  14. Cammy CHAN
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(31) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  15. 周英傑
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(32) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  16. Karen CHEUNG
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(33) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  17. Wai WONG
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(34) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  18. W Y KWOK
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(35) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  19. Jenny LO
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(36) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  20. Janet HO
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(37) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  21. 吳鎮財
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(38) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  22. LEE Kar-man
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(39) - English version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  23. Karen KWAN
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(40) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  24. Christina CHENG
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(41) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  25. Christina CHENG
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(42) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  26. Carmen LEE
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(43) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  27. TP HONG
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(44) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  28. PAK Siu-fun
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(45) - Chinese version only - issued on 14 April 2010)

  29. Hong Kong Toys Council
    (LC Paper No. CB(1)1631/09-10(04) - English version only - issued on 15 April 2010)
* VI.Manpower arrangement in taking forward cooperation with the Mainland and Taiwan
(6:00 pm - 6:30 pm)

LC Paper No. CB(1)1601/09-10(46)
(English version issued on 14 April 2010, Chinese version issued vide LC Paper No. CB(1)1631/09-10 on 15 April 2010)

-Administration's paper on manpower arrangement in taking forward cooperation with the Mainland and Taiwan

LC Paper No. CB(1)1532/09-10(01)
(issued on 31 March 2010)

-Information paper on the arrangements for the establishment of the Hong Kong-Taiwan Economic and Cultural Co-operation Council

VII.Any other business
(6:30 pm)

* All other Hon Members of the Legislative Council are invited to take part in the discussion of items IV to VI. Item VI relates to an establishment proposal.

Council Business Division 1
Legislative Council Secretariat
19 April 2010