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The spokesman said the Administration would consult those concerned fully during the drafting of the legislation.
The Private Member's bill prepared by Legislative Council member Mr Hui Yin-fat, "Hong Kong Social Workers and Welfare Workers Council Bill", would be a useful starting point for the Administration in drawing up its detailed proposals.
The Administration aimed to introduce the bill into the Legislative Council in the next session.
End/Tuesday, June 6, 1995
Further improvements in rehabilitation services endorsed
The Governor-in-Council has approved the issue of a White Paper on Rehabilitation entitled "Equal Opportunities and Full Participation: A Better Tomorrow for All".
The White Paper takes into account views expressed on the Green Paper on Rehabilitation published in early 1992 and sets out Government's policy decisions on the further development and improvement of rehabilitation services in Hong Kong over the next decade and beyond.
The Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, will announce details when she tables the White Paper in the Legislative Council tomorrow (Wednesday). The White Paper and its Executive Summary will also be published on the same day.
Attention News Editors:
The Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, will hold a press conference at the GIS Theatre at 4.30 pm tomorrow (Wednesday). The Director of Mr Social Welfare, Mr Ian Strachan, the Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare, Bob Wilson, and the Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Mr Allan Chow, will also be present. Your representatives are invited to cover the event.
End/Tuesday, June 6, 1995