This afternoon, Legislator Albert HO is going to ask a question on the White Bills. Secretary for Security will reply the question.

Since 1996, the Government has published five White Bills on various legislative proposals, to enable the public to express their views on the provisions of the various bills. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council of:

(a) the criteria adopted in deciding whether or not to publish a White Bill for public consultation;

(b) the reasons for deciding not to publish a White Bill on the legislation for implementing Article 23 of the Basic Law; and

(c) the reasons for planning to conclude the legislative process for the implementation of Article 23 of the Basic Law by July next year?

It is expected this question will start at about 3:30pm. Stay tuned.