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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

of the breakdown of the numbers of non-local workers currently working in the territory by modes of admission (such as those admitted under the General Importation of Labour Scheme, and the labour importation scheme for the new airport projects, those admitted as PRC professionals, overseas professionals, British immigrants, domestic helpers and people admitted for training and business purposes) and countries of origin;

of the breakdown of non-local workers currently working in the territory by trades and posts;

of the criteria adopted by the Government in approving the application for entry for training purposes; and

whether the Government will conduct a comprehensive review on the policies governing the control of the entry and employment of various categories of people mentioned above, so as to enhance the employment protection for local workers?

Reply:

Mr President,

(a)

(b)

(c)

The latest statistical breakdown of non-local persons working/staying in Hong Kong by admission categories and places of origin is at Annex A.

The latest statistical breakdown of non-local persons working/staying in Hong Kong by industry and by job titles is at Annex B.

Under the existing policy on entry of persons for training purpose, foreign trainees are admitted to stay for a limited period to acquire, through training, skills and knowledge not readily available in their home country. After the training, they have to return to their home country to continue employment in their professions or trades. All such applications are subject to close scrutiny and will only be approved if they can meet the following criteria:

first, the sponsoring company is a reputable one, is able and competent to provide such training;