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The second question relates closely to the first, because it asks about the criteria which will be used to assess non-Hong Kong qualifications for the purposes of civil service recruitment. These will to some extent govern the numbers likely to benefit from the revisions to our system. The tougher the criteria the fewer will benefit. And I have to say, that the criteria will be tough. They are simply stated; namely, that Civil Service Branch must be absolutely satisfied that the qualifications in question are at least as good as the comparable Hong Kong qualifications, for the purposes of recruitment to the civil service. If we are in any doubt we will err on the side of caution. To help us in our examination we will draw on the advice of the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation who have information and sources of further information on courses run by non-Hong Kong institutions. Assessments will be made on a case-by-case basis, and will have regard for the standing of the institution in question and of the authority accrediting its degree programmes; the entry requirements to the course; and the content and duration of the course.
I should add, Mr President, that the entry qualification requirements are only the first step in the recruitment process. Eligible candidates must meet other requirements, including language requirements in many grades, and passing a selection interview.
End/Wednesday, March 8, 1995
Occupancy rate of HK Industrial Technology Centre
Following is a question by Dr the Hon Huang Chen-ya and a written reply by the Secretary for Trade and Industry, Mr T H Chau, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
The Hong Kong Industrial Technology Centre was opened in August 1994, but the occupancy rate of the 80 offices available for leasing up to now is very low. In view of this, will the Government inform this Council:
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how the Centre is going to attract more tenants to lease its offices;