CONFIDENTAL
(c)
A maximum
of
50
points might
be
used
to
adjust
individual
scores,
having
regard
to
particularly
outstanding
meritorious
ΟΙ attributes
achievement of
that individual, e.g. for outstanding contribution to economy in the case of a businessman to the community
philanthropist,
by
a
outstanding
person
who
or
contribution
to
has
received
for
society
commendation
publicly recognized
in the case of a
for particular
arts of hravery in saving lives, combatting crime etc.
The use of points under this head requires a degree of value
Consequently,
such
of use
points
could
judgment.
only be
authorized Dy a Mlyn-powered Steering GIUKŲ LU be appuilled by and would not be left to the discretion of
individual vetting officers.
the Governor,
18.
Proficiency in English is valuable both in Hong Kong where the language of business is English and in the UK should circumstances become such that a beneficiary under the Scheme actually settles in the UK. Proficiency here refers primarily to spoken English and is to be at a standard which is sufficient for conducting one's daily life in an English speaking environment. However, applicants belonging to most professions
professionals are sufficiently proficient
and associate
English, SO
the
in
that points awarded under this head would not serve For purpose of differentiating applicants within a queue. those few Occupational groups where entry does not require a higher level of education (e.g. the "skilled/semi-skilled" group), the large
potential applicants against the small number of available places means that a slight edge on
for points
those judged to be
in proficient
English would
probably be sufficient to place them high up in the queue. only 50 points are awarded under this head.
of number
Thus