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representatives of trade and industry bodies will complain that the additional statutory holidays will erode further Hong Kong's competitiveness which was already been undermined by the relatively high inflation rate, the high wage levels and the labour shortage.
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No publicity is considered necessary until these proposals have been considered by the JLG. No Legislative Council Brief will issue. However, a defensive line will be prepared to deal with any media enquiries as to the progress of the review.
ATTENDANCE
Mr W.K. LAM
Mrs K. FOK
Mr A.M. REYNALDS
Deputy Secretary (Education and Manpower)
Commissioner for Labour
Principle Assistant Secretary (Education and Manpower)
22 November 1993 [EMB CR 1/876/80 III]
COUNCIL CHAMBER
Executive Council