APPENDIX 3

THE SOCIAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(See paragraph 5)

Terms of Reference

The terms of reference of the Social Welfare Advisory Committee have remained the same since its formation in 1947. They are:

To advise Government on Social Welfare Policy, on schemes by which the policy might be implemented, and on the practical execution of these schemes, with special reference

to:

(a) the functions of the Social Welfare Department;

(b) co-ordination of all welfare activities;

(c) selection and training of personnel;

(d) financial aid from the Hong Kong Treasury to voluntary organizations and

institutions.

Membership on 31st March, 1959:

Chairman: Mr. A. St. G. Walton, Director of Social Welfare (ex-officio)

Members:

Chairman, Hong Kong Council of Social Service (ex-officio),

Rev. K. L. Stumpf

Chairman, Hong Kong Council of Women (ex-officio),

Mrs. R. T. Eng

Chairman, Standing Conference of Youth Organizations (ex-officio),

Rev. P. J. Howatson, S.J.

Chairman, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Board of Directors (ex-officio),

Mr. CHEUNG Chan Hon (X)

Mrs. F. I. Tseung, J.P. (KAA)

Mrs. LEE Hah Liong, M.B.E. (ERX)

Mr. TSE Yu Chuen, O.B.E. (D

Mr. E. W. Wilmott

Mr. Robert K. C. Li (E)

Mr. Y. K. Kan (ME)

Secretary: Miss Dorothy Lee, M.B.E., Social Welfare Department.

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