| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 10/97
| PA
| The Chief Executive identified four enabling factors in 1997 Policy Address which together "would make Hong Kong a leader, not a follower, in the information world of tomorrow". [1997 Policy Address "paragraph 44"]
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| 16.11.98
| PRESS
| Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau published a booklet entitled "Digital 21: HKSAR Information Technology Strategy" setting out the information technology (IT) vision, strategy and initiatives on how Government business, industry and the academia could work together to make Hong Kong a leading digital city in a globally connected world of the 21st century. [Press release]
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| 25.11.98
| CM
| The Council passed a motion moved by Hon SIN Chung-kai urging the Government to speed up the implementation of Digital 21 and to substantiate this IT strategy with a comprehensive and integrated plan. [Hansard]
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| 16.12.98
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the benchmarks to be used for evaluating the progress and success of Digital 21. [Hansard]
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| 15.12.99
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the accessibility to IT services by the blind or visually-impaired persons. [Hansard "page 15"]
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| 15.3.00
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon SIN Chung-kai urging the Government to expeditiously adopt effective measures to tackle the problem of short-term and long-term manpower shortages in IT industry in Hong Kong was negatived. [Hansard "page 154"]
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| 5.4.00
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the Government's policy on assisting the disadvantaged groups in understanding and using IT, and the measures to implement the policy. [Hansard "page 10"]
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| 4.5.01
| PRESS
| The Administration published a revised Digital 21 IT Strategy with a view to positioning the territory as a leading e-business community and digital city in the globally connected world. [Press release]
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| 16.5.01
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on statistics on IT personnel of some departments and organizations. [Hansard "page 68"]
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| 28.5.01
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on 2001 Digital 21 Strategy. [Paper]
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| 6.6.01
| CM
| The Council passed a motion moved by Hon SIN Chung-kai urging the Administration to explore and examine the issue of the digital divide in Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 119"]
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| 14.11.01
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the implementation of IT education in primary schools. [Hansard "page 91"]
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| 21.11.01
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the provision of sub-degree and high diploma IT-related programme. [Hansard "page 76"]
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| 10.12.01
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the proposed institutional arrangements for the implementation of the Digital 21 Strategy and specifically E-government initiatives. The proposals included the creation of a supernumerary post in the then Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau (ITBB) at D3 rank for two and a half years to be offset by the freezing of one Assistant Director post at D2 rank in the Information Technology Services Department (ITSD). [Paper] [Follow-up Paper]
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| 16.1.02
| ESC
| ESC endorsed the proposed creation of one supernumerary post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3) in ITBB for a period of two and a half years to spearhead the E-government initiatives. [Paper]
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| 1.2.02
| FC
| FC approved the commitment endorsed by ESC on 16.1.02. [Paper]
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| 11.3.02
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the community IT user support service ("IT Easy Link"). Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau (ITBB) would provide a sum of about $2.5 million to the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) to operate the service initially for one year. The funding would be met by ITBB within its allocation. [Paper]
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| 13.5.02
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the progress of the Government's measures and its plans to drive the building of a digitally inclusive society in Hong Kong. These measures included launching "IT Easy Link" service in partnership with HKCS in June 2002. [Paper]
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| 3/03
| FC
| In reply to members' written question in examining the Estimates of Expenditures 2003-04, the Administration advised members of programmes to be launched in 2003-04 to drive e-business in Hong Kong. These measures included the proposed extension of IT Easy Link service for one year and expansion of its service scope. [Question "Reply Serial No. CITB(ITB)008"]
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| 14.4.03
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the extension of IT Easy Link service for one year and the expansion of its service scope starting from July 2003. The estimated cost for running the expanded service for one year was $4.74 million, and the funding would be met by Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau (CITB). [Paper]
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| 9.7.03
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on IT development blueprints, and the review on the effectiveness of the implementation of the IT strategies in Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 90"]
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| 10.10.03
| PRESS
| The Administration invited public comments on the updated Digital 21 Strategy to be released in early 2004. [Press release]
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| 23.10.03
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the consultation paper on 2004 Digital 21 Strategy. [Paper]
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| 17.12.03
| CM
| The Council passed a motion moved by Hon SIN Chung-kai as amended by Hon Howard YOUNG requesting the Government to take the opportunity of reviewing the Digital 21 Strategy to promote the use of IT to achieve the target of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness and creating business opportunities for the IT industry, and to facilitating co-operation between enterprises in Hong Kong and the Mainland. [Hansard "page 102"]
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| 18.2.04
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the appointment of additional teachers under the Information Technology in Education Project. [Hansard "page 38"]
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| 4.3.04
| PRESS
| The Administration announced the 2004 Digital 21 Strategy. [Press release]
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| 25.3.04
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the updated Digital 21 Strategy promulgated by the Government on 4.3.04. [Paper] [Press release] [Booklet on "Digital 21 Strategy: Sustainability and Opportunities"]
The Panel also discussed with the Administration on the follow up of the motion on "Digital 21 Strategy" carried at the Council meeting on 17.12.03. [Progress report of the motion]
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| 10.5.04
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the review of the IT Easy Link services and the plan to further extend the services for one year at the estimated cost of $4.2 million. The funding would be met by CITB within its allocation. [Paper]
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| 16.6.04
| ESC
| ESC endorsed the merger of ITSD and IT-related divisions of the Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau (Communications and technology Branch) to form a new entity entitled Office of the Government Chief Information Officer in the Bureau with effect from 1.7.04. [Paper]
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| 25.6.04
| FC
| FC approved the commitment endorsed by ESC on 16.6.04. [Paper]
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| 17.9.04
| PRESS
| The Government announced the establishment of the Digital 21 Strategy Advisory Committee chaired by the Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology and comprising 18 non-official and 4 other ex-officio members. [Press release]
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| 8.12.04
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on measures to encourage IT and telecommunications personnel to take part in public policy researches or industry development researches conducted by the Government. [Hansard "page 76"]
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| 4.2.05
| ITB
| The Panel discussed the paper on the progress made in 2004 in implementing the updated Digital 21 Strategy, and the targets and action plans for 2005 and beyond. [Paper]
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| 8.4.05
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the IT Easy Link implemented since June 2002. [Paper] [Background brief] [Follow-up paper]
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| 17.3.06
| ITB
| The Panel discussed the paper which reported on the progress made in 2005 in implementing the 2004 Digital 21 Strategy, and set out the targets and action plans for 2006 and beyond.[Paper]
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| 6.4.06
| ITB
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on the progress of the transformation of the IT Easy Link Services [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 8.11.06
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the internationally recognized information technology certification. [Hansard "page 96"]
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| 13.11.06
| ITB
| The Panel was briefed on the consultation paper on the 2007 Digital 21 strategy. [Paper][Consultation paper][Follow-up paper]
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| 15.1.07
| ITB
| The Administration reported to the Panel on the progress made in the implementation of previous Digital 21 Strategies. [Paper] [Follow-up paper]
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| 24.1.07
| CQ
| Hon CHAN Yuen-han raised a question on the construction of territory-wide Wi-Fi network. [Hansard "page 58"]
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| 7.2.07
| CQ
| Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing raised a question on computer network facilities in Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 87"]
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| 14.3.07
| CQ
| Prof Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing raised a question on Smart Identity Cards with multi-application capability. [ Hansard "page 7"]
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| 14.3.07
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on adoption of new version of Internet Protocol. [Hansard "page 72"]
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| 17.4.07
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the Programme for providing Wi-Fi facilities at Government premises, and sought Members' support on the funding proposal under Capital Works Reserve Fund Head 710 Computerization for implementing the Programme.[Paper] [Letter from Hon SIN Chung-kai] (Chinese version only) [Administration's response to Hon SIN Chung-kai's questions raised in his letter]
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| 18.4.07
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on information technology projects. [Hansard "page 49"]
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| 14.5.07
| ITB
| The Administration reported to the Panel on the progress of project governance in Government since its introduction in April 2006 and the results of implementation in the first year. [Paper]
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| 16.5.07
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on adoption of open source software by small and medium enterprises. [Hansard "page 91"]
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| 23.5.07
| CQ
| Hon Jasper TSANG Yok-sing raised a question on security loopholes of Wi-Fi Internet access. [Hansard "page 17"]
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| 25.5.07
| FC
| FC approved the commitment for the provision of Wi-Fi facilities at Government premises for free use by the public. [Paper]
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| 27.6.07
| CQ
| Dr Hon David LI Kwok-po raised a question on access to government services on Internet. [Hansard "page 63"]
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| 9.7.07
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress on the implementation of the Digital 21 Strategy and the e-government programme. [Paper] [Letter from Hon SIN Chung-kai] (English version only) [Administration's response to Hon SIN Chung-kai's questions raised in his letter] [Follow-up paper]
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| 16.10.07
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the policy initiatives relating to the Communications and Technology Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau in the 2007-2008 Policy Agenda. At members' request, the Administration provided supplementary information on the Government Wi-Fi programme and the implementation of e-forms. [Follow-up paper]
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| 14.11.07
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on developing Hong Kong into key data centre in the region. [Hansard "page 73"]
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| 28.11.07
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on the sector-specific e-business promotion programmes. [Hansard "page 124"]
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| 9.1.08
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on sponsoring setting up of commercial websites. [Hansard "page 79"]
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| 16.1.08
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on making available public facilities for installation of Wi-Fi antennas. [Hansard "page 93"]
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| 23.1.08
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on migration to Internet Protocol version 6. [Hansard "page 77"]
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| 20.2.08
| CQ
| Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming raised a question on promotion of wireless Internet access. [Hansard "page 92"]
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| 16.4.08
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on installation of Wi-Fi antennas on lamp posts. [Hansard "page 41"]
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| 14.5.08
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on development of platform for geospatial information. [Hansard "page 96"]
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| 10.6.08
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress on the implementation of initiatives under the 2008 Digital 21 Strategy, highlighting the major milestones and the benefits that the initiatives have brought to citizens. To take forward the Strategy, the Administration proposed to develop Statements of Desired Outcome for each of the five action areas under the Strategy. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 10.6.08
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress on the implementation of the Government Wi-Fi programme. [Paper]
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| 11.6.08
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on using information technologies to serve people. [Hansard "page 57"]
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| 11.6.08
| CQ
| Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee raised a question on web sites using domain names ending with ".gov.hk". [Hansard "page 65"]
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| 25.6.08
| CQ
| Hon Andrew LEUNG Kwan-yuen raised a question on security problem of websites using domain names ending with ".hk". [Hansard "page 17"]
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| 3.12.08
| CQ
| Hon James TO Kun-sun raised a question on review on administration of Internet domain names in Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 106"]
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| 11.12.08
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the progress of implementing the recommendations arising from the review of the administration of Internet domain names in Hong Kong. [Paper] [Letter from Hon James TO and Hon LEE Wing-tat] (Chinese version only)
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| 12.1.09
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress of the pilot scheme on District Cyber Centres. [Paper] [Follow-up paper]
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| 9.2.09
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the Digital 21 Strategy and the proposal to develop Key Performance Indicators to measure progress. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 7.4.09
| ITB
| The Panel met with the Administration and representatives of relevant stakeholders to discuss the new institutional arrangements of the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited. [Paper] [Background brief] [Follow-up paper]
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| 8.6.09
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress on implementing the recommendations arising from the review of the administration of Internet domain names in Hong Kong. [Paper] [Follow-up paper]
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| 17.6.09
| CQ
| Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him raised a question on provision of computers in government venues for Internet browsing by public. [Hansard "page 97"]
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| 30.6.09
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress on the implementation of the Government Wi-Fi programme and its achievements. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 8.7.09
| CQ
| Dr Hon Samson TAM Wai-ho raised a question on information technology staff. [Hansard "page 119"]
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| 20.10.09
| ITB
| At the meeting to discuss with the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development on relevant policy initiatives featuring in the Chief Executive's 2009-2010 Policy Address, the Administration undertook to provide an updated list of the distribution and locations of government premises covered by the Government WiFi programme. [Follow-up paper]
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| 12.4.10
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest progress on the digital inclusion initiatives. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 19.5.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon Samson TAM Wai-ho raised a question on provision of Internet access facilities in old buildings. [Hansard "page 63"]
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| 26.5.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon Samson TAM Wai-ho raised a question on security of Wi-Fi facilities in government venues. [Hansard "page 77"]
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| 2.6.10
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on computer virus. [Hansard "page 94"]
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| 23.6.10
| CQ
| Dr Hon Samson TAM Wai-ho raised a question on development of data centres in Hong Kong. [Hansard "page 101"]
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| 12.7.10
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the progress made in facilitating a digital economy and promoting technological innovation, cooperation and trade, and sets out initiatives in their furtherance. [Administration's paper] [Paper provided by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data] [Background brief] [Follow-up paper]
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| 3.11.10
| CQ
| Hon Abraham SHEK Lai-him raised a question on implementation of the "Be NetWise" Internet education campaign.
[Hansard "page 111"]
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| 14.3.11
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the progress on Government's digital inclusion initiatives, including the Internet Learning Support Programme. [Administration's paper on progress report on digital inclusion] [Administration's paper on Internet Learning Support Programme] [Background brief] [Letter from Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan] (Chinese version only) [Letter from Hon LEE Wing-tat] (Chinese version only)
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| 11.4.11
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the implementation of a Next Generation Government Wi-Fi Programme. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 25.5.11
| CQ
| Hon Fred LI Wah-ming raised a question on Internet Learning Support Programme. [Hansard "page 18"]
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| 7.6.11
| ITB
| The Panel met with Mr Jeremy Godfrey, former Government Chief Information Officer, Implementers of the Internet Learning Support Programme (ILSP) and relevant government officials to follow up the alleged political assignment for the selection of a designated party as the Implementer of the ILSP. [Submissions from Mr Jeremy Godfrey and two Implementers, and the papers and documents provided by the Administration]
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| 8.6.11
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing raised a question on the selection of the implementer for the Internet Learning Support Programme. [Hansard "page 37"]
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| 16.6.11
| ITB
| The Panel continued to follow up on the selection of the Implementer for the Internet Learning Support Programme. Mr Jeremy Godfrey, two Implementers and relevant government officials, are invited to attend the meeting. [Submissions from Mr Jeremy Godfrey and two Implementers, and the papers and documents provided by the Administration]
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| 11.7.11
| ITB
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the progress of initiatives made in facilitating a digital economy under the Digital 21 Strategy. [Paper] [Background brief]
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| 9.11.11
| CQ
| Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing raised a question on The "i Learn at home" Internet Learning Support Programme.
[Hansard "page 17"]
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