Tuesday, October 17, 1972
At the time of the first survey, statistics showed that in
March 1969, the total manual labour force was 116,040 and the total number of registered and recorded factories was 2,170.
In June, 1972, however, the corresponding figures had risen to 148,512 and 4,193 respectively. In view of these changes, it has been decided to conduct a second manpower survey to up-date the data on training requirements and to make new recommendations, where necessary, to the Government and industry in the light of new statistical information.
DANGEROUS BUILDING ON HONG KONG ISLAND
The Building Authority today declared No. 2 Pound Lane on Hong Kong Island to be in a dangerous condition and ordered demolition.
The Principal Government Building Surveyor said that in the course of routine inspections it was found that the structural timbers of the floors and roof of the three storey pre-war building were extensively decayed.
wall.
There were also fractures in the brickwork of the front main
Because it is considered that the building could collapse,notice of intention to apply for a closure order in Victoria District Court at 9.30 a., on November 29 was posted today.
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