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Britain will not be regarded as a very good rival to Chinese Communism if it takes over 10 years to get through a simple Bill on workmen's compensation.
MR. COOK: We are trying to speed this up, but we have to try to understand the local difficulties and immaturity of trade unionism.
IR. V. FLETCHER: Will the hon. Gentleman make certain that the penetration of Communi sm into the unions does not assume dangerous proportions ?
MR. EMRYS HUGHES : Pending the passage of this Bill, can the Minister say what is being done for injured persons ? Are they without rights ?
MR. COOK: I should like to see that on the Paper. I would add that they are being protected at the moment.
2. Apart from the fact that the Workmen's Compensation is long overdue these questions in Parliament are symptomatic of growing interest in Hong Kong labour conditions generally. They may also be associated with the realisation of some United Kingdom industries that similar industries in Hong Kong tend to undersell their own products. Enquiries have already been received regarding
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