The Government tonight held its fourth consultation session on the draft of the proposed National Security law, gathering opinions from the transport, real estate, technology and energy and some other sectors.

The Government announced the consultation for the bill last Wednesday.

Tonight’s session was attended by more than 250 representatives from 45 entities. The fifth session will be held tomorrow evening and will be attended by representatives from civil servant associations and some other organisations.

As with the previous consultations, the Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, introduced the need for the legislation. The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Florinda Chan, and the Director of Legal Reform Office, Ms Chu Lam Lam, also gave details of the bill.

The session was attended by senior officials, including the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Lau Si Io; Chief of the Office of the Chief Executive, Mr Ho Veng On; the Chief of the Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Ms Cheong Chui Ling; the Chief of the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Mr Wong Chan Dong; Advisor of the Office of the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Mr Zhu Lin, Mr Zhao Xiangyang and Mr Marques da Silva, and Advisor of the Office of the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Ms Francisca Vong Iok Ip.

The Government will hold a session for the general public next Wednesday (5 November), from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Residents may register for the session by calling 28750680, fax 28750813, or by e-milling consultation@gri.gov.mo.

Copies of the proposed law are also available at the Public Service and Information Centre and the service points of the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau.