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The Government will consult the business community and in particular the services industry on the recommendations of the consultant after the Easter holidays. It is expected that the consultation period would last until the end of May.
"We would consider carefully the consultancy report and take into account the views expressed during the consultations before deciding on the best way forward." said a spokesman from the Trade and Industry Branch, which has been overseeing the conduct of the consultancy study.
End/Thursday, April 13, 1995
Joint operation to flush out illegal immigrants
A territory-wide operation against illegal immigration jointly mounted by the Police, Immigration Department and Labour Department has resulted in the arrests of 107 people.
The operation was part of the Government's continuous effort to flush out illegal immigrants.
The 107 suspected illegal immigrants arrested by the Police had been referred to the Immigration Department. Those found to be illegal immigrants will be repatriated.
A Government spokesman reiterated today (Thursday) that there was no question of any amnesty for illegal immigrants.
"Our latest operation should drive home the point that there will be no change to this policy. Anyone foolish enough to believe otherwise is only cheating oneself," he said.
The spokesman stressed that apart from continuous checks throughout the territory, there was no let-up in anti-illegal immigration efforts at the border.
"A high state of vigilance will continue to be maintained by the Police and the security forces both at the land and sea borders," he said.
During the joint operation, which began at 5 am yesterday (Wednesday) and ended at 5 am today, the Police stepped up their identification spot checks in public places and carried out checks at suspicious locations throughout the territory.
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