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The value of preserving the successful
'UMELCO' concept
The possibility of transferring some overt responsibility to local Unofficials
by means of a 'Member System', and the need to proceed cautiously in this direction
The position to be reached by the '80s.
Little prospect of a strong or independent trade union movement. In the face of this situation what Government's policy is.
The level of real wages, the possibility of legislating for a minimum wage, and future prospects
What has
The Government's obligation to legislate for conditions of employment. been done, and is proposed.
Overall conditions of employment in Hong Kong are well behind those in Japan, approximate to those in Singapore, and are in advance of those in other Asian countries.
Given reasonable world economic activity the material and social programmes are assured of success; The political proposals and proposals for labour legislation tolerably so
The need for more mutual understanding between the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.