CO129-510-12 Proposals to establish Labour Advisory Council in Hong Kong- present situation and progress 14-11-1928 - 14-11-1928 — Page 8

ONFIDENTIAL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

WONG KONG.

Sir,

COPY.

5th November 1928.

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I have the honour to state that at the last

meeting of the Committee of the Chamber careful consideration was given to the question of the formation of Group Committees suggested as Tabour Advisory Bodies (File Ref. No.1364/26).

The position is now that all British commercial

interests concerned, the Naval and Military Authorities and

the Hong Kong Government are willing to co-operate on the proposed Croup Committees. It appears to the Chamber, however

that there will be little use in calling meetings of the

groups until such times there may be matters requiring

discussion.

The effect of the enquiric thus far prosecuted

has been at least to alumbrate an organisation which can

be brought into operation at few hours notice, should any

situation develop m king action desirable. The Chamber

suggests that the organisation may very well remain in

skeleton form until an emergency arises. Should the Government at any time seek advice on matters regarding

labour, the Chamber will be pleased to take the steps

necessary to obtain this from the Group concerned.

Several firms have pointed out the necessity for

Chinese co-operation in dealing with labour troubles: this

co-operation

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co-operation is probably difficult to obtain or to

utilise for academic discussions, but no doubt it will be

forthcoming in particular instances when it is required.

I have the honour to be,

Dir,

Your obedient servant,

The Honourable

The Colonial Secretary,

Fong Kong.

(sd).

1.F. Key.

Secretary.

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