Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) President, Starry Lee, has defended lawmakers following a report highlighting minimal speaking contributions from some members in committee meetings. In an opinion piece published in Ming Pao, Lee argued that a lawmaker’s value isn't solely measured by their speaking time during sessions. She implied contributions extend beyond verbal participation to include research, constituent work, and behind-the-scenes negotiations. The response directly addresses concerns raised by the newspaper's findings regarding inactivity amongst certain "patriots-only" LegCo members. Lee’s statement aims to reframe the conversation around legislative effectiveness and broaden the criteria for assessing a representative's dedication. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Hong Kong's political landscape and the roles of its legislators. The piece seeks to justify the work of lawmakers despite limited public speaking records.