CONFIDENTIAL
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Leave and Passages
26.
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A review of leave and passage terms has been
completed with a view to introducing a new set of leave
and passage terms to apply to all officers.
on the review is being considered.
STAFF RELATIONS
27.
Study by Professor Turner
The report
Professor Turner has completed his examination
of staff relations in the Civil Service as part of his
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study of trade unions in Hong Kong and our detailed
comments on the work done by his research assistants
have been forwarded to him.
28.
Procedures for settling disputes
It is clear from recent disputes about terms
and conditions of service that a more formal machinery
needs to be established if disruptive industrial action
is to be kept to the minimum.
Procedures, based on
current practice in the UK, are now being formulated.
29.
Consultative arrangements for minor staff
There have been no further developments since
the last report.
30.
New Civil Service Regulation - suspension from duty without pay
Following consultation with the F.C.O., a new
Civil Service Regulation 611 has been introduced which
empowers the Secretary for the Civil Service to suspend
/from....