| 1 |
The Government introduces a scheme to monitor and control the
payment of workers' wages and multi-layer subcontracting for all new
public works contracts. |
| 2 |
The Centre for Food Safety is established under the Food and
Environmental Hygiene Department to improve food safety regulatory
functions. |
| 10 |
The Chief Executive Election and Legislative Council Election
(Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2006 is passed by the Legislative
Council. |
| 11 |
The Secretary for Education and Manpower and the Minister of State for
Higher Education and Lifelong Learning of the United Kingdom (UK), Mr
Bill Rammell, sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Education
Cooperation to promote the exchange of students and people in the
educational field between Hong Kong and the UK.
The Hong Kong Observatory begins its Ultraviolet (UV) Index forecast
which enables people to protect themselves against possible harm from
UV radiation during outdoor activities. |
| 13 |
The Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food launches the 'Family at
Heart' campaign to promote family care and harmony. |
| 19 |
The Chief Executive opens Hong Kong Wetland Park, a world-class
conservation, education and tourism facility. |
| 22 |
The Financial Secretary arrives in Auckland for his first official visit to
New Zealand. |
