Conclusion
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Overall, Hong Kong's economy is in good shape. We are not staring at a recession. Our sound economic policies have served us well for many years and look set to do so for many years to come. Market forces have effectively corrected the earlier over-heated property sector and are already working on the apparent over- supply of labour. Inflation is coming down. At the same time we are channelling resources, in accordance with the principle of "living within our means", to help those who are most in need of them.
I said at the beginning of my speech that Government listens and Government responds. In closing, I should like to assure Members we are indeed here to listen to and respond to their views. We look forward to forging a close and effective partnership with them in the service of the people of Hong Kong in the challenging times that lie ahead.
End/Thursday, November 2, 1995
SHA in LegCo debate on motion of thanks
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Michael Suen, in the Legislative Council debate on the motion of thanks today (Thursday):
Mr President.
Equal Opportunities
A number of Members have raised the subject of equal opportunities in this year's Policy Debate. The first point I would like to make is that the Government remains wholly committed to the principle of equal opportunities for all. Implementation should be done on a step by step basis. The enactment of the Sex Discrimination Ordinance and the Disability Discrimination Ordinance some three months ago are direct results of that commitment. The two Ordinances make it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy and disability. They guarantee that the people of Hong Kong will enjoy a similar level of legal protection, in respect of equal opportunities between the sexes and between people with and without disability, as is provided for in other advanced societies.