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We are, sir, yes, we are.
And also the change of raw material as well.
Yes, hopefully we can use cheaper materials
in some products, for instance plywood or fibreboard in some areas of
the article. We generally make teak wood desks, side tables for desks, 10 office chairs, and office equipment.
So you are confident that you will win back
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No, sir, I am not! In Hong Kong now there
are many teak wood products on the market coming from external sources
which are extremely cheap and we are aiming to diversify out of that product to making flush doors for the Housing Department. Hopefully we
can get that contract. But we are always looking to diversify.
So does this mean that you have to take on
more technicians from outside to teach the inmates?
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No, no, it doesn't. We still do need some industrial staff, yes, but as a result of improving ourselves in the 26 carpentry workshops it will be minimal.
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You just mentioned about diversification of
Diversifying within the carpentry workshop.
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But other trades which are not so profitable, we are also aiming to diversify and in this area I might add that the Director of Audit has
said that until we have established efficiency standards, that we should not get any more money for our workshops. I hope that this
blanket freeze will not apply to diversification which we must
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