Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Finance Committee Meeting

Three meetings on Friday, 11 July 2014
(a)	the first two-hour meeting will start at 2:30 pm;
(b)	the second two-hour meeting will start at 4:40 pm; and
(c)	the third two-hour meeting will start 30 minutes after the second meeting.
Four meetings on Saturday, 12 July 2014
(a)	the two two-hour meetings in the morning will start at 9:00 am and 11:10 am, respectively; and
(b)	the two two-hour meetings in the afternoon will start at 2:30 pm and 4:40 pm, respectively.

Record of decisions

Item	Paper No.	Subject	Decisions
1.	FCR(2014-15)6	CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND HEAD 973 – TOURISM Subhead 101 Equity in Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited Subhead 102 Loan in Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited	Approved (Division ordered - Yes - 39 No - 8 Abstention - 0)
2.	FCR(2014-15)7	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 708 – CAPITAL SUBVENTIONS AND MAJOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Marine Department New Subhead "Procurement of Ground Receiving Station of the Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue Satellite System"	Approved (Division ordered - Yes - 44 No - 0 Abstention - 0)
3.	FCR(2014-15)8	RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 30 APRIL 2014	Approved
	EC(2014-15)1	Proposed retention of one supernumerary post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3) in Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) for five years with effect from 27 May 2014 to lead and steer the planning and implementation of new projects and service in RTHK	Approved
	EC(2014-15)2	Proposed upgrading the permanent post of Commissioner for Rehabilitation from the rank of Senior Principal Executive Officer (D2) to Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3) and creation of one permanent post of Principal Executive Officer (D1) in Labour and Welfare Bureau to strengthen the directorate manpower of the Rehabilitation Team	Approved
	EC(2014-15)3	Proposed creation of one supernumerary post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2) in Labour and Welfare Bureau for two years with effect from 1 June 2014 to assist the Elderly Commission in formulating an Elderly Services Programme Plan and in exploring the feasibility of introducing a voucher scheme on residential care services for the elderly	Approved
	EC(2014-15)4	Proposed creation of one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3) in Development Bureau (Planning and Lands Branch) and three supernumerary posts of one Government Engineer (D2) in Development Bureau (Works Branch) and two Chief Engineer (D1) in Civil Engineering and Development Department up to 31 March 2019 to provide additional support at the directorate level and lead teams dedicated to taking forward the multi-pronged strategy to increase land supply through land production and site tracking	Approved
	EC(2014-15)5	Proposed retention of one supernumerary post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2) in the Tourism Commission of Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch) for three years with effect from 1 January 2015 for providing policy input and co-ordination in promoting the development of cruise tourism in Hong Kong and overseeing the development and operation of the Hong Kong Disneyland	Approved
4.	FCR(2014-15)9	RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 8 APRIL 2014
	PWSC(2014-15)1	Organic waste treatment facilities phase 1	Discussion adjourned
	PWSC(2014-15)2	Relocation of Sha Tin sewage treatment works to caverns	Approved
	PWSC(2014-15)3	Feasibility study on relocation of Sham Tseng sewage treatment works to caverns	Approved
	PWSC(2014-15)4	Feasibility study on relocation of Sai Kung sewage treatment works to caverns	Approved
	PWSC(2014-15)5	Feasibility study on relocation of Diamond Hill fresh water and salt water service reservoirs to caverns	Approved
5.	FCR(2014-15)18	LOTTERIES FUND HEAD 341 – NON-RECURRENT GRANTS	Approved
6.	FCR(2014-15)13	LOTTERIES FUND HEAD 341 – NON-RECURRENT GRANTS	Approved
7.	FCR(2014-15)11	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 710 - COMPUTERISATION Census and Statistics Department New Subhead "Computer Equipment and Services for the 2016 Population By-census"	Approved
8.	FCR(2014-15)12	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 708 – CAPITAL SUBVENTIONS AND MAJOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Correctional Services Department New Subhead "Installation of electric locks security system in Tai Lam Centre for Women"	Approved
9.	FCR(2014-15)10	HEAD 152 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUREAU (COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND TOURISM BRANCH) Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Measures for Manpower Development of the Retail Industry"	Approved (Division ordered - Yes - 39 No - 8 Abstention - 0)
10.	FCR(2014-15)17	HEAD 156 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: EDUCATION BUREAU Subhead 700 General Non-recurrent New Item "Scholarship Scheme for Studying Outside Hong Kong" Subhead 000 Operational expenses	Approved (Division ordered - Yes - 41 No - 4 Abstention - 1)
11.	FCR(2014-15)16	HEAD 156 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: EDUCATION BUREAU Subhead 700 General Non-recurrent New Item "Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors" Subhead 000 Operational expenses	Approved
12.	FCR(2014-15)15	HEAD 156 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: EDUCATION BUREAU Subhead 700 General Non-recurrent New Item "Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme" Subhead 000 Operational expenses HEAD 173 – STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY Subhead 000 Operational expenses	Approved (Division ordered - Yes - 41 No - 5 Abstention - 1)
13.	FCR(2014-15)3	HEAD 156 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: EDUCATION BUREAU Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Qualifications Framework Fund"	Approved
14.	FCR(2014-15)14	HEAD 160 – RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG Subhead 603 – Plant, Vehicles and Equipment New Commitment "Establishment of Fill-in Stations for the Digital Terrestrial Television Service of Radio Television Hong Kong"	Approved
15.	FCR(2014-15)19	RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 19 MARCH 2014	Approved
	PWSC(2013-14)36	Signature Project Scheme (Kwai Tsing District) – Enhancement of Community Healthcare - Installation of Information Kiosks and Fitness Equipment	Approved
16.	FCR(2014-15)27	HEAD 62 – HOUSING DEPARTMENT Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Special rent payment for public housing tenants" HEAD 170 – SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Additional provision for social security recipients"	Approved
17.	FCR(2014-15)20	Head 53 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: HOME AFFAIRS BUREAU Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Multi-faceted Excellence Scholarship"	Approved
18.	FCR(2014-15)21	HEAD 63 – HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Signature Project Scheme (Kwai Tsing District) – Enhancement of Community Healthcare"	Approved
19.	FCR(2014-15)22	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 710 – COMPUTERISATION Customs and Excise Department New Subhead "Development of Dutiable Commodities System"	Approved
20.	FCR(2014-15)23	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 710 – COMPUTERISATION Intellectual Property Department New Subhead "Redevelopment of the Electronic Processing Systems, E-filing System and Online Search System of the Intellectual Property Department"	Approved
21.	FCR(2014-15)24	LOTTERIES FUND HEAD 341 – NON-RECURRENT GRANTS	Approved
22.	FCR(2014-15)26	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 708 – CAPITAL SUBVENTIONS AND MAJOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Correctional Services Department New Subhead "Replacement and Enhancement of the Close-circuit Television Systems for Stanley Prison"	Approved
23.	FCR(2014-15)25	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 708 – CAPITAL SUBVENTIONS AND MAJOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Independent Commission Against Corruption New Subhead "Replacement of Radio Communications System of the Operations Department"	Approved
24.	FCR(2014-15)28	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 708 – CAPITAL SUBVENTIONS AND MAJOR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT Transport Department New Subhead "Replacement of Area Traffic Control System for Tai Po and North Districts"	Approved
25.	FCR(2014-15)29	RECOMMENDATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 28 MAY 2014	Approved
	EC(2013-14)6	Proposed redeployment of one permanent post of Principal Social Work Officer (D1) in the Social Welfare Department for heading and providing directorate steer to the Information Systems and Technology Branch	Approved
26.	FCR(2014-15)30	RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 27 MAY AND 4 JUNE 2014	Approved (Division ordered - Yes - 44 No - 0 Abstention - 0)
	PWSC(2014-15)8	Redevelopment of Queen Mary Hospital, phase 1	Approved
	PWSC(2014-15)9	Greening master plans for the New Territories	Approved
27.	FCR(2014-15)35	RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 11 JUNE 2014	Approved
	EC(2014-15)8	Proposed upgrading the permanent post of Departmental Secretary from the rank of Principal Executive Officer (D1) to Senior Principal Executive Officer (D2) in the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to cope with the substantial growth in the responsibilities of Departmental Secretary both in terms of policy content and complexity	Approved
	EC(2014-15)9	Proposed creation of one supernumerary post of Chief Engineer (D1) in the Civil Engineering and Development Department up to 31 March 2019 to strengthen its capability in driving the implementation of the mega integrated basement and government infrastructure projects for West Kowloon Cultural District	Approved
	EC(2014-15)10	Proposed creation of one supernumerary post of Senior Principal Executive Officer (D2) and one permanent post of Principal Executive Officer (D1) in the Labour and Welfare Bureau and one permanent post of Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3) in the Student Financial Assistance Agency, to be renamed as Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency on 1 March 2015, for implementing the Low-income Working Family Allowance Scheme	Approved
28.	FCR(2014-15)31	RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 21 MAY 2014	Not dealt with
	PWSC(2014-15)6	Southeast New Territories landfill extension	Not dealt with
29.	FCR(2014-15)32	HEAD 705 – CIVIL ENGINEERING Environmental Protection – Refuse Disposal 163DR – Northeast New Territories Landfill Extension	Not dealt with
30.	FCR(2014-15)33	HEAD 705 – CIVIL ENGINEERING Environmental Protection – Refuse disposal 165DR – West New Territories Landfill Extension	Not dealt with
31.	FCR(2014-15)34	RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 27 MAY 2014	Not dealt with
	PWSC(2014-15)7	Development of integrated waste management facilities phase 1	Not dealt with
32.	FCR(2014-15)40	LOTTERIES FUND HEAD 341 – NON-RECURRENT GRANTS	Not dealt with
33.	FCR(2014-15)38	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 710 – COMPUTERISATION Social Welfare Department New Subhead "Establishment of the Next Generation Information Technology Infrastructure"	Not dealt with
34.	FCR(2014-15)46	RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 18 JUNE 2014	Not dealt with
	PWSC(2014-15)10	Planning, engineering and architectural study for topside development at Hong Kong boundary crossing facilities island of Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge	Not dealt with
35.	FCR(2014-15)39	HEAD 141 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: LABOUR AND WELFARE BUREAU Subhead 000 Operational expenses HEAD 173 – STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY (to be renamed as Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency) Subhead 000 Operational expenses	Not dealt with
36.	FCR(2014-15)48	CAPITAL WORKS RESERVE FUND HEAD 710 – COMPUTERISATION Government Secretariat: Labour and Welfare Bureau Student Financial Assistance Agency (to be renamed as Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency) New Subhead "Information Technology System and Office Automation Facilities for the Working Family Allowance Office"	Not dealt with
37.	FCR(2014-15)47	2014-15 CIVIL SERVICE PAY ADJUSTMENT	Not dealt with
38.	FCR(2014-15)41	HEAD 47 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CHIEF INFORMATION OFFCIER Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Enriched IT Programme in Secondary Schools"	Not dealt with
39.	FCR(2014-15)42	Head 156 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT : EDUCATION BUREAU Subhead 700 General non-recurrent New Item "Implementation of the Fourth Strategy on Information Technology in Education"	Not dealt with
40.	FCR(2014-15)43	HEAD 122 – HONG KONG POLICE FORCE Subhead 603 Plant, vehicles and equipment	Not dealt with
41.	FCR(2014-15)44	HEAD 45 – FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Subhead 603 Plant, vehicles and equipment	Not dealt with
42.	FCR(2014-15)45	LOAN FUND HEAD 262 – PRIMARY PRODUCTS Subhead 101 Fisheries Loans	Not dealt with
43.	FCR(2014-15)36	RECOMMENDATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MADE ON 11 JUNE 2014	Not dealt with
	EC(2014-15)7	Proposed creation of three non-civil service positions of one Director of Bureau, one Deputy Director of Bureau and one Political Assistant to Director of Bureau and four permanent posts of one Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 (D8), one Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3) and two Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2) to establish a new Innovation and Technology Bureau with effect from the commencement date of the resolution proposed to be passed under section 54A of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap. 1) for the transfer of the statutory functions	Not dealt with
44.	FCR(2014-15)37	NEW HEAD "GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY BUREAU" HEAD 47 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER HEAD 55 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUREAU (COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY BRANCH) HEAD 155 – GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION	Not dealt with