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On the
SE CRE TARY FOR EDUCATION AND MANPOWER : Sir, there is no
choice about complying with the law but it may be possible
to comply with the law in different ways.
maternity leave provision, there does not appear to be any
On the other provision, it is
possible we may advise some other way to comply with the
law other than the one proposed in the original circular.
room for manoeuvre.
event.
MRS. FAN : Sir, it is always easy to be wise after the
However, it does appear that the Education
Department probably with good intentions and valid reasons
has caused unnecessary worry and concern among teachers in
the aided sector. Would the Secretary agree that such
actions in future should at least be accompanied with full
explanation to the parties concerned to reduce any
misunderstanding?
SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND
MANPOWER : Sir, I am sure it
is the director's intention as far as possible to explain
any changes in conditions to those concerned.
MR. SZETO (in Cantonese) : Sir, will the Government inform
this Council whether the Employment Ordinance provides
only the minimum conditions and the Codes of Aid can
provide more favourable terms to teachers than those
specified in the Employment Ordinance?
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