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Thirty-four establishments were found not able to provide a record of employees for inspection.
The spokesman reminded employers that they could be fined up to $250,000 and jailed for up to three years if they were found to be employing illegal immigrants.
End/Friday, February 17, 1995
Craftsmen needed for infrastructural projects
Hong Kong's current major infrastructural projects and many other smaller engineering works are in great need of the contribution of craftsmen.
This was stated by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Hugh Phillipson, while officiating at a graduation ceremony for Government craft apprentices today (Friday).
He noted that the major projects included the new airport, sea terminals, Mass Transit Railway extension and housing estates.
Graduating today are 37 craft apprentices who have acquired a particular skill and are proficient in their own trade.
Mr Phillipson pointed out that the successful completion of the craft apprenticeship training did not mean that the graduates had reached their destination.
"What it signifies is the beginning of a new stage in your life which is full of challenge, hope and promise," he said.
Observing that the training had given them a "solid foundation", Mr Phillipson encouraged the graduates to continue to broaden their view and absorb new knowledge and techniques.
"This will enable you to meet new challenges and to create a better future for yourselves and for Hong Kong," he said.
Noting that Hong Kong's best resource was its manpower, in particular people who have technical skills, Mr Phillipson said in September 1969 the Government took the lead and organised a structured apprentice training scheme to supply well-trained craftsmen for Government service, as well as for the community.