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16.
(a)
(b)
the qualifications required for appointment cannot always be obtained in Hong Kong, and
in certain professions, the private sector offers higher financial rewards with which Government salaries and fringe benefits cannot compete.
There were 188,393 officers in the public service at 1 April 1999, comprising 185,908 local officers (98.7 per cent) and 2,485 (1.3 per cent) overseas officers.
17.
In April 1990 there were over 60,700 foreign domestic helpers working in Hong Kong, the majority of whom were from the Philippines. These workers were employed under contract, which gave them employment protection similar to that enjoyed by local workers under the employment legislation.
18.
In view of the persistent shortage of labour, a special labour importation scheme to permit the import of workers from outside Hong Kong has been introduced since 1989. This has been resisted by labour groups who wish to protect their earnings and working conditions. Workers from outside Hong Kong regardless of their countries of origin can be imported under the schemes. They are entitled to
labour laws. from China.
the same protection as local workers under the The majority of these imported workers come
G. Education
19.
Instruction continues to
colleges to bring about greater
achievements
of
be given in schools and appreciation of the With more emphasis on of understanding or within the community will
different cultures.
civic education, a greater degree interaction and interdependence continue to be fostered.
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