AGENDA FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2005, AT 2:30 P.M.

Declaration of interest : Please refer to Rule 84(3) of the Rules of Procedure of the Legislative Council for rules regarding pecuniary interest to be disclosed.


Item No.Subject
1.FCR(2005-06)1RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 2 MARCH 2005

(This item seeks approval of the recommendations of the Public Works Subcommittee made at its meeting held on 2 March 2005.)

2.FCR(2005-06)2CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND
HEAD 710 - COMPUTERISATION
Immigration Department
New Subhead "Computer Systems for the Immigration Department at the New Control Point for the Lok Ma Chau Terminus of the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line"

(This item invites Members to approve a new commitment of $93,289,000 for installing computer systems for the Immigration Department at the new control point for the Lok Ma Chau Terminus of the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.)

(In attendance : The Deputy Secretary for Security/the Principal Assistant Secretary for Security/the Principal Assistant Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works (Transport)/the Assistant Director of Immigration (Information Systems)/the Assistant Director of Immigration (Control)/the Chief Systems Manager of Immigration Department)

(Members of Security Panel noted the paper at its meeting on 1 March 2005)

3.FCR(2005-06)3 HEAD 181 - TRADE AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT
Subhead 700 General non-recurrent
Item 520 SME Loan Guarantee Scheme
Item 524 SME Training, Export Marketing and Development Funds

(This item invites Members to approve the following changes to Head 181 Trade and Industry Department Subhead 700 General non-recurrent -

Item 520 SME Loan Guarantee Scheme -

(a)increase in loan guarantee commitment from $6.6 billion by $4 billion to $10.6 billion with an expected maximum expenditure of $800 million; and

Item 524 SME Training, Export Marketing and Development Funds -

(b)increase in commitment from $900 million by $500 million to $1.4 billion for SME Export Marketing Fund and SME Development Fund.)

(In attendance : The Deputy Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology (Commerce and Industry)/the Director-General of Trade and Industry/the Assistant Director-General of Trade and Industry (Industrial Support))

(Discussed at Commerce and Industry Panel meeting on 19 April 2005)

4.FCR(2005-06)4 Head 37 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subhead 700 General non-recurrent
New Item "Antiviral Stockpile for Influenza Pandemic"

(This item invites Members to approve the creation of a new commitment of $254 million to meet the costs of increasing the stockpile of antiviral for influenza pandemic from about 3.7 million to 20.6 million capsules.)

(In attendance : The Permanent Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food/the Principal Assistant Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food (Health)/the Director of Health/the Consultant (Community Medicine) of Department of Health)

(Discussed at Health Services Panel meeting on 14 March 2005)

5.FCR(2005-06)5 HEAD 149 - GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT : HEALTH, WELFARE AND FOOD BUREAU
Subhead 700 General non-recurrent
New Item "Grant to the Samaritan Fund"

(This item invites Members to approve a commitment of $200 million for a grant to the Samaritan Fund.)

(In attendance : The Permanent Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food/the Principal Assistant Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food (Health)/the Director (Professional Services and Operations) of Hospital Authority/the Senior Executive Manager (Professional Services) of Hospital Authority)

(Discussed at Health Services Panel meeting on 18 April 2005)

6.FCR(2005-06)6 HEAD 170 - SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Subhead 179 Comprehensive social security assistance scheme
Subhead 180 Social security allowance scheme

(This item invites Members to approve a relaxation of the annual permissible limit of absence from Hong Kong for the Social Security Allowance Scheme from 180 days to 240 days, and the introduction of a monthly supplement of $100 for those recipients under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme who are 100% disabled, or requiring constant attendance and not living in institutions.)

(In attendance : The Permanent Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food/the Principal Assistant Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food (Elderly Services and Social Security)/the Director of Social Welfare/the Assistant Director of Social Welfare (Social Security)/the Commissioner for Rehabilitation)

(Discussed at Welfare Services Panel meeting on 20 April 2005)

7.FCR(2005-06)7 HEAD 173 - STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY
Subhead 700 General non-recurrent
New Item "Financial Assistance Scheme for Designated Evening Adult Education Courses"

(This item invites Members to approve a commitment of $36 million under Head 173 Student Financial Assistance Agency Subhead 700 General non-recurrent to provide financial assistance to students attending designated evening adult education courses for three school years from 2005/06 to 2007/08.)

(In attendance : The Deputy Secretary for Education and Manpower/ the Principal Assistant Secretary for Education and Manpower (School Administration and Support))

(Discussed at Education Panel meeting on 6 April 2005)
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