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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says lobbying is job of ministers alone, amid claims of Beijing meddling
At first Legco Q&A session, new chief executive announces measures to improve relationship between administration and legislators
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New Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has told her ministers they must lobby lawmakers and not leave the job to anyone else.
Her instructions on Wednesday followed accusations that officials from Beijing’s liaison office had been involved during the term of predecessor Leung Chun-ying.
They were among four measures the new chief executive announced at her first question-and-answer session at the Legislative Council aimed at improving the soured relationship between the city’s executive and legislative branches.
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Instead of following the example of Leung and speaking from a stage set up in front of the Legco president’s seat, Lam spoke to the right of Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen.
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Her office said this was because better communication was needed with the president. Lawmakers saw the move as a sign of respect for the legislature.
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