been entered into with or given to or by, as the case may be, the corresponding authority of the HKSAR.
(4) All contracts, agreements, arrangements, undertakings and securities referred to in subsection (3) shall, subject to express provision to the contrary, on and from 1 July 1997 be construed as if references to an authority established by the Government of Hong Kong or to an officer or employee of that authority were references to the corresponding authority or officer or employee thereof, as the case may be, of the HKSAR.
(5) In this section—
“authority” (當局) includes any advisory or other committee or body.
32. Lease or grant of land and natural resources
The Chief Executive may on behalf of the Government of the HKSAR lease or grant land and natural resources within the HKSAR which are State property.
Bills passed by the Provisional Legislative Council Before 1 July 1997 in Anticipation of the Reunification
1. Holidays (1997 and 1998) Bill.
2. Urban Council (Amendment) Bill 1997.
3. Regional Council (Amendment) Bill 1997.
4. District Boards (Amendment) Bill 1997.
5. The Legislative Council Commission (Amendment) Bill 1997.
6. National Flag and National Emblem Bill.
7. Regional Flag and Regional Emblem Bill.
8. Societies (Amendment) Bill 1997.
9. Public Order (Amendment) Bill 1997.
10. Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (Amendment) Bill 1997.
11. Judicial Service Commission (Amendment) Bill 1997.
12. Immigration (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 1997.
13. Oaths and Declarations (Amendment) Bill 1997.
Endorsed Appointments of Judges
1. The appointment of Mr Andrew Li Kwok Nang as the first Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal.
2. The appointment of—
- (a) Mr Henry Denis Litton;
