In this connection it is considered:
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(a) Steps should be taken to strengthen the Factory
it is proposed that one or more
Inspectorate;
UK experts should visit Hong Kong and submit a
report to you on the necessary measures.
(b) There should be arrangements for the rotation of
shifts so that no woman can be called upon to work
permanently on night shift.
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Material conditions (including lighting, ventilat-
ion, cleanliness, availability of suitable canteen
facilities) should be examined in each factory
for which application to employ women at night is
made, and conditions brought up to standard before
the Commissioner of Labour gives approval.
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(a) Careful reinspections should be made subsequently,
in particular during night hours.
I would ask you to take account of the points at (b)-(d) above
when determining the conditions under which selective exemptions.
will be granted, and in due course to inform me of the conditions
you propose to impose.
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5. As regards (a), I understand that in duscussions here in
November you agreed that an early visit by one or more UK experts to advise on strengthening the Factory Inspectorate would be desirable. This must, in my view, be regarded as a very necessary measure in the context of the proposed relaxations, to be under- taken as soon as possible.
confirmation that you wish such a visit to be arranged, upon receipt of which enquiries will be made as to the availability of suitable members of the UK Factory Inspectorate.
I would therefore be glad of your
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