Key facts
- Rita Fan Hsu-lai, Hong Kong's first post-handover Legislative Council president, believes a 90-seat legislature is more costly than a 60-seat one.
- Fan indicated agreement with the notion that a larger legislature incurs higher expenses.
Rita Fan Hsu-lai, who previously served as Hong Kong's first post-handover Legislative Council president, has commented on the public's perception of the legislature. During a radio show, Fan revealed that a friend had informed her about the increased costs associated with a 90-seat legislative council compared to one with 60 seats. Fan stated that she "kind of agree[s] with that," suggesting that the financial implications of a larger body might be a factor in public sentiment.
