Several deputies to the Hong Kong People's Congress, members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and representatives of national organizations met with Financial Secretary Chen Maobo today (23rd) by video. Some participants urged the SAR government to distribute consumer coupons to the public to dispel grievances and cheer for the public. Cheering up, he also urged to implement customs clearance with the mainland as soon as possible.
Participants advocated tax exemption for hiring foreign domestic helpers
The meeting was coordinated by Chen Yong, a member of the Legislative Council of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Vice Chairman of the Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong.
Guo Binglian, chairman of Sun Hung Kai Properties, who is also a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Huang Youjia, deputy to the Hong Kong People's Congress, also attended the meeting.
At the meeting, a number of participants urged the SAR government to distribute more consumption coupons, "to dispel the grievances of the public and cheer up", and to implement customs clearance with the mainland as soon as possible.
Some participants also asked the authorities to strengthen the online learning package to support grassroots students, launch a subsidy scheme for electricity bills, and at the same time, in response to the economic challenges brought about by the epidemic, provide repayment arrangements for repayers of college student loans, etc.
At the meeting, participants put forward suggestions for different social classes, including advocating tax exemptions for hiring foreign domestic helpers, providing vocational retraining for grassroots women, and introducing gynecological medical vouchers. Development of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chen Yong said that he would like to thank Chen Maobo for in-depth exchanges and discussions with all walks of life. He also thanked the members of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and national organizations for their active suggestions. As a bridge, he will continue to bring the sector closer to the government.
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