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"It is vital that importation of labour remains an administrative measure of the Government so that we can respond speedily and effectively to the changing needs of the labour market and the economy.
"I urge the Democratic Party to reconsider their position before taking any further action on the Bill."
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Independent Police Complaints Council appointments announced
The Government today (Friday) announced a series of appointments to the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC).
Legislative Councillors Dr Leong Che-hung and Mr Eric Li Ka-cheung have been appointed by the Governor to be the Vice-Chairmen of the IPCC, while Dr Conrad Lam Kui-shing, Dr John Lo Siew-kiong and Mr Justein Wong Chun are re- appointed as members for another term.
Three new members, Miss Elsie Leung Oi-sie, Mr Cheng Kai-nam and Mr Erik Shum Sze-man, have been appointed to join the independent monitoring body.
1996.
The appointments will be for a term of two years, effective from January 1.
"By tradition, the Chairman of the IPCC is an Executive Council member while the Vice-Chairmen are Legislative Council members," a government spokesman said.
"Dr Leong and Mr Li will fill the vacancies of Mr Andrew Wong, who resigned in October after being elected as the President of the Legislative Council, and Dr Conrad Lam..who is no longer a LegCo member.
term."
"Dr Lam will, however, continue to serve as a member of the IPCC for another
ExCo member Mr Denis Chang. Chairman of the IPCC, was earlier re- appointed by the Governor in November.