The promotion of the co-operative movement among the farming community is dealt with by the staff of the Agricultural Development The division Division of the Agriculture and Fisheries Department. provides general management advice and supervision to the co-operative societies. Other than making farm visits, the division also organises courses of instruction, group discussion and talks. The regular broadcast of radio programmes and publication of newsletters also form part of the promotional work undertaken by the division.
registration accounts and
The. Registrar of Credit Union is responsible for the
of credit
credit unions and
and their by-laws, the examination of general supervision. The promotion of the credit union movement in Hong Kong is dealt with by the Credit Union League of Hong Kong. There are, however, no credit unions formed solely by rural workers at present.
QUESTION III
The Trade Unions Ordinance is administered by the Registrar of Trade Unions. The ordinance ensures the free exercise of the right to organise.
The Director of Agriculture and Fisheries is concurrently the Registrar of Co-operative Societies and the Registrar of Credit Unions. In his department, there is a special section to promote interest in and the efficient management of co-operative societies and credit unions.
QUESTION IV
No decisions involving question of principle relating to the of this convention in Hong Kong have been made by courts of law or other courts.·
application
QUESTION V
Hong Kong has not received assistance or advice from the ILO on the subject of this convention during the reporting period.
QUESTION VI
The number of
of rural workers in Hong Kong is very small. According to the 1986 Population By-Census, out of a total labour force of 2 753 848, only 26 131 or 0.9 per cent were engaged in the agricultural sector.
general, rural workers in Hong Kong enjoy the right to establish and join associations without interference.
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