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"If it is decided that legislation is the best approach, the Administration will be prepared to introduce legislation in the 1996-97 legislative session, subject to allocation of the necessary resources," he added.

Meanwhile, action will be in hand to establish the Equal Opportunities Commission to oversee the implementation of the Sex Discrimination Ordinance which was enacted last month, and the Disability Discrimination Ordinance which was just enacted.

"We have indeed made big strides recently in promoting equal opportunities through educational, administrative and legislative measures and will continue to pursue our commitment to the community with vigour," said Mr Suen.

End/Friday, July 28, 1995

Equal Opportunities (Family Responsibility, Sexuality and Age) Bill

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Michael Suen, at the resumption of the second reading of the Equal Opportunities (Family Responsibility, Sexuality and Age) Bill in the Legislative Council today (Saturday):

Mr President,

I would like to open by registering my admiration for the remarkable efforts that the Hon. Anna Wu has put into raising public awareness of the issue of discrimination. She has shown exceptional strength of character and devotion to her

task.

I would also like to give recognition to the dedicated work of the Convenor of the Bills Committee, Dr the Hon. LEONG Che-hung, and the other Members of the Bills Committee in scrutinising the Sex Discrimination Bill, the Disability Discrimination Bill and the Hon Anna Wu's three Equal Opportunities Bills.