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February 23 - Week in Review

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February 23 - Week in Review

See the week's main Government news in pictures

Tourist management: Chief Executive CY Leung says ahead of an Executive Council meeting on February 24, that he will discuss with Mainland authorities tightening the individual visit scheme to contain Mainland tourism growth.

Youth focus: Financial Secretary John Tsang delivers the 2015-16 Budget to the Legislative Council on February 25.

Helping hand: The Government has proposed $34 billion worth of relief measures in the 2015-16 Budget.

Talent magnet: The Government will allocate $100 million to launch a pilot scheme to increase manpower in the insurance and asset and wealth-management services sectors.

Let's talk: Financial Secretary John Tsang concludes his 2015-16 Budget speech on February 25 by urging society to resolve conflict through dialogue rather than confrontation.

Remedial measures: Financial Secretary John Tsang says Hong Kong must shore up business sentiment and burnish its overseas perception following the Occupy movement in a February 25 press conference on the 2015-16 Budget.

Airing views: Financial Secretary John Tsang (centre) takes part in a television panel discussion on the 2015-16 Budget on February 25.

On the air: Financial Secretary John Tsang explains his Budget measures to listeners during a radio phone-in programme on February 26.

Budget buffer: Financial Secretary John Tsang tells legislators on February 26 his 2015-16 Budget will help the Government take preventive measures against the structural deficit forecast by the Working Group on Long-Term Fiscal Planning.

Joys of spring: Chief Executive CY Leung (front row, fourth left) attends the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong spring reception on February 26.

Housing blueprint: Secretary for Development Paul Chan announces details of the 2015-16 Land Sale Programme at a press conference on February 26.

Safeguard stability: Financial Secretary John Tsang tells reporters on February 27 that property market cooling measures will be taken when necessary.

On the air: Financial Secretary John Tsang explains his Budget measures on an English radio phone-in programme on February 27.

Festive celebration: Chief Executive CY Leung (second right) proposes a toast with other officiating guests at the Heung Yee Kuk spring reception on February 27.

Cooling measures: Monetary Authority Chief Executive Norman Chan briefs the media on tighter mortgage rules to protect the banking system's stability on February 27.

Spring has sprung: Chief Executive CY Leung hosts the Spring Reception at Government House on February 27.

Economic stability: Financial Secretary John Tsang discusses the Monetary Authority's property cooling measures with the media on February 28.

Price watch: Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Prof KC Chan tells the media on February 28 the Government is monitoring the property market.

Equal voice: Chief Executive CY Leung urges pan-democratic legislators on February 28 to listen to the people's views on the 2017 electoral framework.

Seeking consensus: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam tells the media on February 28 the Government will continue to seek pan-democratic support for the electoral reform proposal.

Youth development: Chief Executive CY Leung opens the HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp Extension on February 28.

Tourist managementYouth focusHelping handTalent magnetLet's talkRemedial measuresAiring views Budget bufferJoys of springHousing blueprintSafeguard stabilityOn the airFestive celebrationCooling measuresSpring has sprungEconomic stabilityPrice watchEqual voiceSeeking consensusYouth development