Work of the former Legislative Council

During the first half of 1997, when Hong Kong was still under British
administration, legislative work was carried out by the Legislative Council
elected in September 1995. The former 60-member council conducted its
business in accordance with the procedures laid down in its Standing
Orders, which derived their authority from the Hong Kong Royal
Instructions, and the Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges)
Ordinance. During these six months, the Legislative Council passed 108
bills, including the Appropriation Bill on the 1997/98 Budget.

In monitoring the government's performance in the same period, members
of the former Legislative Council debated 81 motions with 49 motions
raised by members including two on council procedural and administrative
matters, nine on government legislative proposals and 38 relating to
government policies with no legislative effect. In all, 401 questions and
491 supplementary questions were asked on a wide range of topics.

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