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them to take advantage of such opportunities. Also, through its mobile
exhibition unit, the Youth Employment Advisory Service has sought to
publicise occupations suitable for people with the various levels of
educational attainment.
I was grateful for ir. Newbigging's remarks on the vital role
that labour relations play in the progress and prosperity of this
community. I endorse the need for vigilance in this field. For my part
I would hope to extend and improve the scope of our conciliation scrvices;
and I am very conscious of the need to maintain their quality, and impartiality.
Finally, I welcome the comments of Mr. Allen Lee and
Mr. Andrew So on the progress of labour legislation. Mr. Lee thinks we
have rushed through too much labour legislation too quickly, and I would
certainly admit to the occasional stumble in this respect, and as you,
Sir, stressed there is the need for administrative consolidation in the
Department. But I would not admit to a "deaf ear".
Industrialists can
and do make themselves heard, they would very soon supply me with the
latest electronic hearing aid, if it were otherwise.
Indeed on the whole
I think employers in Hong Kong do themselves a considerable injustice.
The substantial labour legislation passed in recent years has largely
been with their support and understanding after consultation and then
consideration in the Labour Advisory Board. They should be proud of,
rather than carping about, their record in this respect.
by legislation.
Mr. So, on the other hand, urges further benefits for employees
He rightly counsels however that this should be pursued
taking into account the particular set of circumstances of Hong Kong. I
think therefore that while the three of us might give differing emphasis
/to the