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services, and to immigration control difficulties. However,
we understand and take seriously the concern which various
have expressed over the shortage, though it is
difficult to forecast how long this problem is likely
sectors
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to persist.
15.
examination
I would like to assure Members that the
of labour participation, as well as the
legislative amendments to enable greater flexibility in
employment of women workers, are being taken forward with
a sense of urgency. Furthermore the possibility of industry
establishing day care facilities. for children, mentioned
by some Members as a means of attracting housewives back
work, is being examined further with the Federation
of Hong Kong Industries. And for the construction industy,
the Housing Authority, the Building Contractors Association
and
are I understand
to
the
relevant government Departments
design
la
and
looking at ways in which labour saving
construction methods can be increased. And as I have said
in my earlier comments on industry, we shall continue our
efforts to improve productivity generally. Clearly these
measures will not solve the problem overnight
there are no quick or complete solutions but hopefully
they will ease it somewhat. It is a complex problem which
needs to be tackled by both the Government and employers.
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