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July 8 - Week in Review

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July 8 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures.

Campus tour: Secretary for Education Eddie Ng chats with teachers at the Luohu School For Hong Kong Children in Shenzhen. (July 8, 2013)

Waste management: Chief Executive CY Leung briefs the media on the Government's plan to expand landfills, before attending an Executive Council meeting. (July 9, 2013)

Moving forward: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam tells the media the Government has no plan to withdraw the funding application for the Tuen Mun landfill expansion study. (July 9, 2013)

Public engagement: Under Secretary for the Environment Christine Loh says the Government will continue dialogue with lawmakers and residents on the Tuen Mun landfill expansion study to gain their support. (July 9, 2013)

Income improvement: Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung briefs lawmakers on the Government's support for low-income employees. (July 10, 2013)

Medical terms: Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man tells lawmakers the Hospital Authority has no plan to switch the language used in medical records from English to Chinese. (July 10, 2013)

Not needed: Secretary for Education Eddie Ng tells lawmakers the Government believes there is no present need to form another dedicated committee to review the functions and roles of Direct Subsidy Scheme schools. (July 10, 2013)

Open for business: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks at the opening ceremony for the "2013 Business Fair for Hong Kong-Guangdong Economic, Technology & Trade Co-operation" at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (July 10, 2013)

Upgraded skills: Construction Industry Council Senior Manager Chu Yin-lin presents graduation certificates to inmates who have completed the first Timber Formwork Skills course, jointly organised by the Correctional Services Department and the council. (July 10, 2013)

Not forgotten: Secretary for Security TK Lai tells legislators the Government will continue to follow-up on the Manila hostage tragedy. (July 10, 2013)

Plan for the people: Chief Executive CY Leung (left) tells the Legislative Council he has Hong Kong's overall interests in mind when planning land use. (July 11, 2013)

Enlisting support: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam and Secretary for the Environment KS Wong appeal to Tuen Mun District Council members to support the landfill expansion funding application. (July 11, 2013)

No laughing matter: Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So briefs the media on the consultation document on parody and copyright law. (July 11, 2013)

Enhanced education: Secretary for Education Eddie Ng tells the media the ex-Victoria Road Detention Centre site at Mount Davis will become a University of Chicago Booth School of Business campus. (July 11, 2013)

Encouraging words: Financial Secretary John Tsang speaks to Diploma of Secondary Education candidates at a gathering for Solar Project 2013 at Youth Square, Chai Wan. (July 11, 2013)

Funding study: Chief Executive CY Leung tells lawmakers the Tuen Mun landfill funding application is for conducting a pre-work study and survey. (July 11, 2013)

Pedagogue praise: Chief Executive CY Leung speaks at the presentation ceremony for the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence 2012-13 at the Central Government Offices. (July 12, 2013)

Disappointing delay: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong speaks to the media after the Legislative Council adjourns discussion on the Government's funding proposal for the Tuen Mun and Ta Kwu Ling landfill extension. (July 12, 2013)

Persistent group: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam attends the “Never Give Up Association 2013: DSE Cheer Up Party” at Cyberport. (July 13, 2013)

Youth support: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam speaks at the inauguration ceremony for the fourth term committee of the Hong Kong Association of Youth Development. (July 13, 2013)

Key communication: Secretary for the Environment KS Wong tells the media the Government hopes to reach a better consensus on waste solutions through communication. (July 14, 2013)

Rising to the challenge: Chief Executive CY Leung briefs the media on the Government's stance on landfill expansion. (July 14, 2013)

Making progress: Chief Executive CY Leung addresses the commendation certificate presentation ceremony for the "I Did It" Award Scheme organised by the Committee on Home-School Co-operation. (July 14, 2013)

Campus tourWaste managementMoving forwardPublic engagementIncome improvementMedical termsNot neededOpen for businessUpgraded skillsNot forgottenPlan for the peopleEnlisting supportNo laughing matterEnhanced educationEncouraging wordsFunding studyPedagogue praiseDisappointing delayPersistent groupYouth supportKey communicationRising to the challengeMaking progress