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Importation of architects

Following is a question by the Hon Edward Ho Sing-tin and a written reply by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Michael Leung, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

With regard to applications for the importation of Chinese architects following the introduction of the scheme for importing 1000 graduate professionals and managers from China, will the Government inform this Council of :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

the number of companies which have made such applications and the total number of architects they have applied for, as well as the number of companies which have been successful in their applications together with the total number of architects approved;

the number of companies which have successfully applied for more than one architect, together with the respective number of architects approved for each company;

the number of companies whose applications have been rejected and the reasons thereof; and

the criteria used in approving applications for the importation of architects from China?

Reply:

Mr President,

(a)

We have received a total of 49 applications for the importation of architects from 35 companies under the Pilot Scheme for entry of PRC professionals. A total of 11 companies have been successful in all the four ballot exercises, each with one successful application. So far, 7 applications for the post of architect have been approved and 2 applications have been withdrawn.