 | Research Report
| Report No. |
Research Report |
Completion Date |
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| RP01/02-03 |
The Relationship between the Government and the Opposition or Minority Parties in Selected Places
This research studies the relationship between the government and the opposition or minority parties in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States. It focuses on the role of and privileges accorded to the opposition or minority parties in various political systems, with special reference to (a) recognition of the opposition or minority parties; (b) privileges in the legislature such as membership in parliamentary or congressional committees and the allocation of time to opposition or minority business; (c) formation and operation of the Shadow Cabinet systems; and (d) the relationship between the government and the Shadow Cabinet. |
13 November 2002 |
| RP02/02-03 |
Operation of Trading Funds
This research studies the operation of five trading funds in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom: three running in Hong Kong (i.e. the Land Registry Trading Fund, the Post Office Trading Fund and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Trading Fund) and two running in the United Kingdom (i.e. the Ordnance Survey Trading Fund and Her Majesty's Land Registry Trading Fund). The selected trading funds are examined in terms of their staffing, market structure, fees and charges, financial targets and attainment, service targets and attainment, and public accountability. |
18 February 2003 |
| RP03/02-03 |
System of Advisory Committees in Some Overseas Places
This research studies the systems of advisory committees in the United Kingdom, Ontario in Canada and New South Wales in Australia. It covers (a) authority responsible for appointment and remuneration of advisory committees; (b) guidelines/codes of practice for appointment and remuneration, (c) principles for appointment, (d) determination of remuneration, and (e) mechanism for review of the performance/effectiveness of advisory committees. |
4 March 2003 |
| RP04/02-03 |
The Governance of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Comparable Authorities in Hong Kong and Overseas Jurisdictions
This research studies the governance of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and compares it with that of local government departments and statutory bodies, and overseas financial regulatory authorities. The comparison between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and other authorities is conducted with respect to the powers and functions, organizational structure, funding arrangements, mechanism for approving and controlling expenditure, staff remuneration arrangements and accountability arrangements. |
30 April 2003 |
| RP05/02-03 |
Genetically Modified Food Labelling
This research studies genetically modified ("GM") food labelling policy in the United States, Australia and Japan. It covers the legislative history, regulations, regulatory authorities, enforcement methods and cost and benefits of GM food labelling. |
19 March 2003 |
| RP06/02-03 |
Chairmanship of Parliamentary Committees in Some Selected Places
This research studies the chairmanship of parliamentary committees in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the Province of Ontario in Canada, and the State of California in the United States. It covers (a) types and functions of committees; (b) membership in committees; (c) role of chairmen of committees; (d) method of selecting committee chairmen; (e) allocation of committee chairmanships; (f) chairmanship of committees concerning rules of procedures; and (g) restrictions on chairmanship of committees. |
13 May 2003 |
| RP07/02-03 |
Operation of Youth Courts in Selected Overseas Places
This research studies the operation of youth courts in the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand, in terms of jurisdiction and constitution of a youth court, procedures after arrest of a young offender, court procedures, sentencing and court environment |
20 May 2003 | | RP08/02-03 |
Rental Subsidy
The research studies the experience of the United Kingdom, New South Wales of Australia and the United States in providing rental subsidy for low-income households. It covers (a) background to the establishment of the rental subsidy programme; (b) eligibility criteria of applicants; (c) extent of assistance offered to recipients; (d) financial implications on the government; (e) effectiveness of the programme; and (f) future development of the programme. |
3 October 2003 |
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