The delegation of the Legislative Council ("LegCo")  proceeded to the visit programme in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom ("UK"), yesterday (13 September, London time).  

Upon arrival at Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, the delegation visited the Scottish Parliament to meet with its Parliamentary Business Team in the afternoon.  They received a briefing from the Senior Assistant Clerk, Ms Catherine FERGUSSON, on the parliamentary procedure and the operation of Chamber business of the Scottish Parliament.  

The delegation also met with the International Relations Officer of the International Relations Office of the Scottish Parliament, Mr Gary COCKER, to learn about the history of the Scottish Parliament and the implementation of devolution in Scotland. 

The delegation then met with the Clerk to the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee of the Scottish Parliament, Dr Stephen HERBERT, to gain a better understanding of the implications of the UK's exit from the European Union for Scotland.  Delegation members were also briefed on the development of creative industries in Scotland.     

Meanwhile, the delegation met with the Shadow Cabinet Secretary of Economy, Jobs and Fair Work and member of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Mr Dean LOCKHART MSP.  Delegation members were also arranged to observe the proceedings of a meeting of the Scottish Parliament. 

On the final day of the parliamentary visit today (14 September, London time), the delegation will meet with the officials of the Scottish Government, as well as the Scotland Office of the UK Government respectively.

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The delegation of the Legislative Council visits the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.  Photo shows (from left) Hon LAM Cheuk-ting, Hon AU Nok-hin, Hon Charles Peter MOK, Hon Alvin YEUNG, Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin, Hon Kenneth LEUNG (deputy leader), Hon IP Kin-yuen (leader), Hon CHUNG Kwok-pan, Hon LUK Chung-hung and Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu.

The delegation of the Legislative Council meets with the Parliamentary Business Team of the Scottish Parliament to learn about the parliamentary procedure and the operation of Chamber business of the Scottish Parliament.

The leader of the delegation of the Legislative Council, Hon IP Kin-yuen (centre), presents a souvenir to the Clerks to the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee of the Scottish Parliament, Dr Stephen HERBERT (left) and Mr Mark JOHNSON (right). 

The delegation of the Legislative Council meets with the Shadow Cabinet Secretary of Economy, Jobs and Fair Work and member of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Mr Dean LOCKHART MSP (second left).

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