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The spokesman said the proposed maximum level of fine was worked out after taking into account the monthly turnover and profit margin of a typical container yard in the New Territories.
"The court can always impose a lower level of fine if the scale of any particular unauthorised development is of a modest nature and its adverse impact is not too severe," the spokesman added.
End/Saturday, June 10, 1995
Review of training and employment for disabled
A working party under the chairmanship of the Director of Social Welfare has conducted a comprehensive review of a whole range of training and employment facilities for the disabled.
This was stated by the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Ian Strachan, when he officiated at the opening ceremony of the Home of Love Sheltered Workshop and Hostel of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong today (Saturday).
Noting that a report was expected to be available next month, Mr Strachan said one important means to achieve the basic aim of rehabilitation was to enhance independence through various modes of employment services for disabled persons.
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"Sheltered work is one of these services. Historically, sheltered workshops provide opportunities for disabled persons to take part in the assembly line of our manufacturing industry.
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"But we now to move one step forward. To enhance the employment opportunities of disabled persons, we need to improve their training and employment prospects," he said.
Mr Strachan said the authority basically wanted to see some of the more capable sheltered workers move on to more independent work settings by engaging themselves in supported and open employment.
"This will bring them a more dignified life, better integration with their ordinary counterparts in work and social situations.
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