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possible for something of this nature to be taken up at the Joint
(JLG)
Group since both China and Britain and the Hong Kong Government
are very concerned about preserving Hong Kong's prosperity and
continued economic prosperity?
SECRETARY FOR SECURITY:
Sir, the 27,000 persons per year
who come into Hong Kong are mostly coming for family renunion.
men, women and children of all ages; I do not but
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have the breakdown it is possible that this could be obtained
from the Immigration Department. I shall certainly consult the
Immigration Department about that matter and let Mr. Hilton
CHEONG-LEEN have a written reply on that particular point.
Annex V) The purpose of these people coming in is not for
employment; they are not workers in the sense that Mr. SOHMEN
Whether this is a matter for the JLG
was
referring.
or not to consider is rather outside my policy branch's area,
but this is something which I shall consult the Chief Secretary
about.
MR. TAM (In Cantonese) : Sir, will the Government change its
present immigration policy and if it will, has the Government
the considered the impact this may have on local labour market and
society?
SECRETARY FOR SECURITY:
Sir, the Administration is well aware
of the tight labour market in Hong Kong and the concern that has
been expressed in some quarters. It is currently reviewing the
.problems associated with this situation within the framework
of existing legislation.