Chui thinks change of administration not hindering legislation

Chief Executive Chui Sai On has commented on lawmaker Chan Chak Mo’s previous suggestion that the changes to Chui’s Cabinet and the upcoming government holidays will affect the legislative process.
Chan Chak Mo, who is the president of the Legislative Assembly (AL) Second Standing Committee, said that government officials promised in June to submit a new draft for legislation that his Committee is reviewing, but that the draft has yet to be tabled. He said that the absence of a new draft will definitely hinder the Committee’s reviewing process.
Chui Sai On responded by saying that he respected the lawmakers’ opinions, but claimed that there is no inefficiency in the government’s work. Mr Chui also said that he would meet officials this week to discuss the tabling of legislation to the AL. “We pay close attention to [legislative] works and try [our] best to finish them. They will not be affected by the change of government,” he said.
The CE has also said that there will be a smooth process in terms of the handover between his old and new cabinet.
As for the selection of new government Secretaries, Mr Chui reiterated that he will consider candidates according to the Basic Law.