77. What might "needs particular services" be
of
for
For example, the need more officers of a particular age or level of experience.
SENSITIVE SERVICES SECTION
In
It is not the Government's policy to comment on security and intelligence matters. view of the sensitivity of this Section of the scheme, questions should, security reasons,
for
be
resisted. The text of the explanatory note represents the extent of what the Government is prepared divulge about this Section.
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
to
78.
Will the Garrison be catered for?
79.
Will
special arrangements be made for the non-chinese ethnic minority?
80. Will the scheme cater for people in vulnerable jobs outside the discipline services?
Yes, provision will be made for locally engaged
personnel.
No. These people may, of course, apply under the scheme if they are eligible. It is not necessary to make special provision beyond the assurance which have already been given in Parliament.
Yes. Places will be reserved for those who can make a case on the grounds that their jobs have made
vulnerable.
them
APPEALS
81. Will there be any appeal against an
unsuccessful
application?
82. Is this not unfair?
No.
Unsuccessful applicants
have
a
further
tranche
of
opportunity to apply during
No. will
the
second
applications.
83.
Will unsuccessful applicants be told why their cases were not recommended by
No. In the vast majority of cases the reason will be that insufficient points were