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In launching the scheme, information booklets explaining the selection method, application forms and reference manuals were made widely available. A publicity campaign was conducted to help the public understand the scheme. Hotlines were also set up in the Immigration Department to answer any queries the public had.
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When the three-month application period closed on 28 February 1991, a total of 55,507 applications had been received in the general
A:. occupational class and 8,309 in the disciplined services class. breakdown of the number of applications received in the general occupational class is at Annex A and that in the disciplined services class at Annex B. As at 6 November 1991, 1,950 applications had been received in: the sensitive service class and 298 in the entrepreneurs class.
Steering Committee
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In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3(3)(a) of the Act, I appointed a Steering Committee to advise me on selected matters relating to the scheme. The Steering Committee is made up of highly respected members of the local community drawn from the business, professional, academic and political fields. They are
Chief Secretary (Chairman)
Baroness Dunn
Sir Q.W.Lee
Mr. Peter Wong Hong-yuen
Mr. Andrew So
Professor Charles K.Kao
Mr. Peter W. Heap
Secretary for the Civil Service
Secretary för Security
Commissioner, Independent Commission Against Corruption
Their initial appointment is for the period from 1 December 1990 to 31 December 1991.