Replies to initial written questions raised by Finance Committee Members in examining the Estimates of Expenditure 2012-13 Director of Bureau : Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Session No. 12 File name : cedb(cit)- doc
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Question : Regarding the task to “implement the recommendations arising from a review of the operation of the Consumer Legal Action Fund”, please advise of: a) the approximate expenditure in this area; b) the items to be included in the concrete action plan; c) the progress or timetable in 2012-13.
The recommendations of the strategic review of the Consumer Legal Action Fund (CLAF) mainly involve policy and strategic matters, such as how to adopt a holistic perspective and take into account all relevant factors when considering applications for assistance, and how multiple applications involving similar subject matters can be dealt with more efficiently. The review also touches upon certain operational matters, for example, the procedures for handling applications which are manifestly unsubstantiated, malicious or apparently beyond the ambit of the CLAF and the internal work procedures of the Consumer Council (CC) (which is the trustee of the CLAF). The review also examines the way in which assisted consumers should be encouraged to attempt mediation before litigation. The CC is implementing the recommendations. No additional resources are required.
Question : On “tak[ing] forward the substantive reform proposals on the existing operation and regulatory framework of the tourism sector to promote the healthy and sustainable development of the tourism industry”, please inform this Committee: (a) the estimated expenditure involved; (b) the specific work plans, including the projects involved; (c) the scheduled progress or timetable for 2012-13. Asked by : Hon. LI Wah-ming, Fred Reply : The Government announced the findings of the public consultation on the review of the operation and regulatory framework of Hong Kong’s tourism sector and the way forward on 20 December last year. We proposed that an independent statutory body be established as the regulatory body of the tourism sector. We briefed the Panel on Economic Development of the Legislative Council on the way forward on 27 February 2012. In 2012-13, we will carry out policy research and legislative drafting work related to the implementation of the way forward with existing resources. No additional expenses will be incurred. Subject to the progress of work, we expect that the draft new legislation can be introduced into the Legislative Council in about two and a half years.
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