The Legislative Council
Annual Report 2022
Introduction
Members receive visitors, visiting dignitaries and other parliamentary organizations to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Members also take part in meetings and liaison activities to establish and reinforce links with consular officials and local organizations.
Meetings with visiting dignitaries
The President and Members receive visitors and visiting dignitaries referred by government departments and consuls-general in Hong Kong as well as parliamentary organizations, and brief them on the work of the Legislative Council and the latest developments in Hong Kong. These visitors include members of overseas legislatures, political and business leaders, government officials as well as prominent people from international organizations and renowned institutions. During the session, one such meeting was held as meetings and liaison activities gradually resumed following the Government’s relaxation of social distancing measures.
Meeting with Chief Executive-elect
The sixth-term Chief Executive-elect, Mr John LEE Ka-chiu, made a courtesy call on the President on 9 May 2022. They exchanged views on how to enhance communication between government officials and Members for a more constructive relationship between the Executive Authorities and the Legislature.
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen meets with Mr John LEE Ka-chiu (right), the sixth-term Chief Executive-elect
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen accompanies Mr John LEE Ka-chiu (left), the sixth-term Chief Executive-elect, to visit the Chamber of the Legislative Council Complex
Ante Chamber Exchange Sessions
The sixth-term Chief Executive (“CE”), Mr John LEE Ka-chiu, initiated regular Ante Chamber Exchange Sessions (“AES”) to foster constructive and interactive relationships between the Executive Authorities and the Legislature. A total of five AES were held during the session. The first one led by CE was held on 13 July 2022. The other four AES led by secretaries and deputy secretaries of departments were held in August, October, November and December 2022 respectively. Members exchanged views directly with government officials on different policy issues during these exchange sessions.
Members and government officials engage in dialogue and share ideas during the Ante Chamber Exchange Sessions
Tea gathering with the Chief Executive and senior government officials
A tea gathering for Members and the sixth-term Chief Executive (“CE”), Mr John LEE Ka-chiu, and government officials was held during the session. The tea gathering provided an opportunity for Members to communicate with CE and government officials in a relaxed atmosphere.
Members and government officials pose for a group photo at the tea gathering
Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen exchanges views with Mr John LEE Ka-chiu (left), the sixth-term Chief Executive
Introduction
Introduction
Meetings with visiting dignitaries
Meeting with Chief Executive-elect
Ante Chamber Exchange Sessions
Tea gathering with the Chief Executive and senior government officials