02-MAR-1990 19:50
GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT.
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852 521 7058
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Hence,
A. 0 Recognise particular problem of businessmen.
points for "Special Circumstances" will be used to:
Q. 9
A. 9
(i)
reduce the weight given to the younger age
band under age points; and
(ii)
give
preference
to
those
with
outstanding
contribution to the economy of Hong Kong.
The very few who are the pillars of the economy and
whose emigration is likely to have damaging effect
on business and public confidence in Hong Kong, but
who will not qualify even under these circumstances primarily because of age, will be covered by special
recommendation of the Governor.
Age points system penalizes older people who
made significant contributions
to
stability
prosperity in the past?
have
and
Hong Kong have much to be grateful for their past
contributions. But the object of the Scheme is to
look towards the future, in securing key people in
the Fun-110 to 1997 and beyond the
remain in Hong Kong. Scheme is nut
reward for past contributions.
confidence
to
meant to be a
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