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CS looks at work of EMSD
The Chief Secretary, Mrs Anson Chan, visited the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) headquarters this (Thursday) afternoon to update herself on the work of the department.
Mrs Chan was met by the department's director, Mr Hugh Phillipson; the Development Manager, Mr Brian Dagnall; and the Departmental Secretary, Miss Elizabeth Lee.
Following a briefing given by, and discussions with, directorate staff on the work and activities of the department, the Chief Secretary visited the adjacent vehicle workshop where She saw staff checking a vehicle under repair by means of an engine analyzer.
Mrs Chan also toured the works area, including the car body repair area and the paint shop.
The workshop, together with another in Kowloon, provides a maintenance and repair service for a fleet of 7,000 government vehicles of various models.
After visiting the workshop, Mrs Chan proceeded to the Apprentice Training Centre where she saw apprentices practising on various kinds of machines, and on the electrical work benches. During the tour of the workshop and the Centre, Mrs Chan made enquiries and chatted with staff on their work and problems.
More than 300 craft apprentices are currently being trained under a structured apprentice training scheme organised by EMSD to provide well-tained craftsmen for government services, as well as for the community.
Since the scheme was launched in 1969, more than 28,000 skilled personnel have passed the training programme.
The visit ended with a tea reception attended by EMSD staff.
End/Thursday, October 19, 1995
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