103.
Local Courses
Mr. M. R. Elvy, Way & Works Engineer, attended a Problem Analysis and Decision Making Seminar
Mr. LEUNG Chun-chung, Way & Works Inspector, attended an Introduction to Management Course.
Mr. LI Siu-hop, Assistant Way & Works Inspector, attended a Cantonese Supervisory Course.
Mr. LIANG Min-chung, Senior Clerical Officer, attended a Supervisory Development Course for Clerical Officers.
Overseas Course
Mr. CHOI Yat-how, Traffic Controller, was sent to England to attend a Senior Transport Management Course with British Transport Staff College in Woking from 2nd May, 1976 to 24th July, 1976. He also visited British Railways, London Transport and the Japanese National Railway to study at first hand the techniques used by more advanced Railways in handling the rapid transit of large numbers of passengers.
Apart from these, a large number of junior supervisory staff in both the Way & Works and the Workshops Section attended various acci- dent prevention and industrial safety courses organized by the Labour Department.
STAFF WELFARE
104.
Membership of the Credit Union of the Railway Workshops stood at 73 and outstanding loans amounting to $7,698.62 at the close of the
year.
105.
Up to 31st March, 1976, the grant made available by Government for welfare purposes amounted to $23,016.40. Of this amount, $16,676.50 was set aside for interest-free relief loans to officers with monthly salaries not exceeding $2,750 and the balance of $6,339.90 was made availa- ble as grants to assist departmental clubs and associations.
106.
The Railway Sports and Recreation Club organized several week- end launch pionics at a nominal price to various scenic spots in Kowloon and the New Territories during the year. Over 500 staff and family mem- bers joined these outings. In addition, the club also organized buffet and dinner gatherings during Christmas and after Chinese New Year. dinner were well supported by all levels of the staff.
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