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1984
24,600
1985
26,600
For the end of May 1986, the figure was 27,300.
(b)
(c)
Statistics on overseas domestic helpers who breach their conditions of stay by taking up other jobs are not available.
Measures taken to ensure compliance with conditions of stay include the requirement that
overseas domestic helpers obtain the approval of
the Director of Immigration before a change in employment. Investigations are also made of both overstayers and allegations of overseas domestic helpers working in bars and restaurants. Between
1 April 1984 and 31 March 1986, 74 visits have been paid to such establishments resulting in 43 successful prosecutions and the removal of 18
overseas domestic helpers from Hong Kong
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The Government is actively reviewing its policy on overseas domestic helpers. The review is covering the policy on their admission, policy on their conditions of stay and the circumstances
under which they are allowed to change employment
in Hong Kong.