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proposals for a multi-annual programme for the joint research centre.

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The Fiscal Council may meet on 1 or 2 October to discuss the harmonisation of the laws of member States relating to ex- cise duty and possibly the VAT 10th directive, concerning equal treatment in the repayment of VAT.

There may also be a Fisheries Council in mid-October to resume discussion of the common fisheries policy.

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The Energy Council will meet on 9 October and is expected to discuss the FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH follow-up to the Tokyo Summit in the energy field. Discussion may also take place on the position of coal in the Com- munity energy policy. and on proposals for a programme for energy saving. The Council may also consider the Commis- sion paper on the energy objectives of the Community for 1990 and the convergence, of the policies of member States.

In addition, there may be a meeting of the Research Council in mid-October for a general discussion of Community re- rearch and development and to consider

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. Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the total number of prosecutions made in Hong Kong for each year since 1974 for employing children under 14 years of age in the following industries (a) garments, (b) textiles, (c) toys, (d) electronics, and (e) plastics.

Mr. Blaker: The total number of pro secutions for the years since 1977 is as follows:

1977

115

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94

39

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53

407

Figures for such prosecutions are not readily available for years before 1977.

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal how many successful prosecutions for employing children under 14 years of age

1974;

1975 1976

Year

P

Successful prosecutions

313

****298

326

1978

22328

33

62

1979 (up to 30 June 1979)

41

4

14

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have taken place since 1974 in Hong Kong; and what was the total number of children involved for the total amount of fines imposed in these cases.

Mr. Blaker: The information is as follows:

Numbers of children involved

402

· 341

384

Total fines imposed (Hong Kong dollars)

LTTI

1977 ob bhine

1978

1979 up to 30 June 1979-

Total ...

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446

318

116

1,817

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552

326

116

2,121

Blaker : The

90,470 98,905 176,940 488,705 303,370 126,000

1,284,390

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is given for the labour inspec- torate as well as the factory inspectorate since the former is responsible in Hong Kong for the detection of illegal employ- ment of children:

Mr. Parry asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will publish in the Official Report the establishment strength and budget of|quested the factory inspectorate of the Hong Kong labour department; and what is the projected level of establishment and strength of that department to the latest projected date. ami spusaib¬0 lumen sa trotzolanas uz lourd 10

Current establishment Current strength

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Recruitment in progress'.

Projected establishment 1983-84...

Budget-personal emoluments only-for 1979-80

9 L 33

Labour inspectorate

188 140

Factory inspectorate

141

119

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HKS 12-3 million

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