Parliamentary visit of the Legislative Council delegation
to Finland, Norway and Denmark
from 14 to 21 September 2014

The delegation conducted an 8-day parliamentary visit to Northern Europe from 14 to 21 September 2014.

The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the ties with the legislatures in Finland, Norway and Denmark, to gain information on the political landscape of these legislatures and to draw on their experiences in political development, including the development of electoral system and unicameral system with a coalition government formed by parliamentary alliances. The visit enabled the delegation to gain a better understanding of the structure and the operation of these legislatures, the way different parties in a legislature work together, and the challenges faced by these legislatures. Apart from meeting with the Members and staff of these legislatures during its stay in Northern Europe, the delegation met with representatives of various government authorities, political parties, school, academic, and business associations. Besides, delegation members also exchanged views with representatives from the design and food processing industries of Denmark.

The delegation was led by Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing (Leader) and Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan (Deputy Leader). Other Members included Hon James TO Kun-sun, Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan, Hon IP Kwok-him, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Hon Charles Peter MOK, Hon Alice MAK Mei-kuen, Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan and Hon IP Kin-yuen.

	Visit Programme
	Papers Fact sheet on "Overview of Finland" Fact sheet on "Political system of Finland" Fact sheet on "Autonomy of the Aland Islands" Fact sheet on "Education system in Finland" Fact sheet on "Innovation and technology industry in Finland" Fact sheet on "Overview of Norway" Fact sheet on "Political system of Norway" Fact sheet on "Government Pension Fund of Norway" Fact sheet on "Overview of Denmark" Fact sheet on "Political system of Denmark" Fact sheet on "Pharmaceutical industry in Denmark" Fact sheet on "Food processing industry in Denmark" Fact sheet on "Creative industries in Denmark"
	Photos LegCo Photo Gallery
	Press Releases (issue date) Delegation of the Legislative Council to visit Northern Europe (14 September 2014) Delegation of the Legislative Council visits Parliament of Finland (with photos) (16 September 2014) Delegation of the Legislative Council continues its visit to Parliament of Finland (with photos) (17 September 2014) Delegation of the Legislative Council begins its visit to Parliament of Norway (with photos) (18 September 2014) Delegation of the Legislative Council continues its visit to Parliament of Norway (with photos) (19 September 2014) Delegation of the Legislative Council visits Parliament of Denmark (with photos) (20 September 2014) Delegation of the Legislative Council concludes its visit in Northern Europe (with photos) (21 September 2014)
	Report Report on the Visit of the Delegation of the Legislative Council to Finland, Norway and Denmark to the House Committee meeting on 24 April 2015 [Annex I of CB(4)820/14-15]