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Wednesday, November 15, 1972

He also called on industry to accept and implement one of the most

important recommendations of the Industrial Training Advisory Committee's

the need for industry-wide apprentice training.

recommendations

Referring to severance pay on redundancy, the Commissioner said the

probleme involved are complex, and have been tackled in various ways in

different countries.

"We have now completed an examination of these and the outlines of a

possible scheme for Hong Kong have emerged. If one proves generally feasible

and acceptable, legislation will be introduced," he said.

WATER INTERRUPTION IN MONG KOK

Water supplies to a number of premises in Mong Kok will be interrupted

for five hours from 1 a.m. on Friday (November 17).

The temporary stoppage is to enable the Water-works Office to carry

out a leakage test in the area.

The area affected is bounded by Pitt Street, Dundas Street, Shanghai

Street, Nelson Street and the seafront.

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