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many of the more advanced countries.
higher
the figure for
For example, it is
than the
the figure
more for Japan and
Singapore. Although
than double
international
tricky, we have, I
believe, largely
comparisons
are
achieved our aim of having labour and safety legislation
of
an
equivalent standard
to
those
neighbouring
countries at a comparable stage of economic and social
development.
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We must however continue to improve conditions
for our workers as fast as our economic growth permits.
of labour legislation
We
have
substantial a
programme
mentioned referred
planned for this coming. session,
have
already
been
by
items some
Sir, you,
of which
in
your
speech. In this context I am particularly encouraged by
the
recent
Council Executive
decision to
set
up an
Occupational Health and Safety Council. The founcil le
will take over from the Labour Department responsibility
education safety
for
and
advisory
and
consultancy
publicity and
services
to
will provide
employers
and
employees in all
sectors of the economy.
Its aim will
be to enhance safety awareness and reduce the tragically
high
number
of
し
accidents
at
work.
Funding
for
the
Council will come from a levy on Employees Compensation Insurance premia. I am optimistic that the legislation
establishing
the Council
will be
during enacted
the
current session.