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The following non-official members have been re-appointed for a period of two years from January 1, 1996: Mrs Alice Chan, Mr Chan Wing-kai, Mr Peter Cheung Yiu-tak, Mr Kwan Kon-wah, Mr Li Li-man and Mr Anthony Wan Hing-yuen.

Mr Chen Yee-mau and Mr Lee Kwong-lam have newly been appointed to serve as members of the committee for the same period.

The committee also comprises representatives from the Trade and Industry Branch, Home Affairs Department, Information Services Department and Customs and Excise Department.

"The focus of our promotional efforts in the coming two years will continue to be put on the retail sector. We will actively seek opportunities for co-operation with the retail sector in the promotion of metrication," a government spokesman said.

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General Household Survey quarterly report published

The report on the General Household Survey for July to September 1995 is now available. It contains statistics on employment, unemployment and underemployment for the quarter.

The quarterly report also contains detailed analysis of the characteristics of members of the labour force, including their age, sex, educational attainment, activity status, occupation, industry, hours worked per week and monthly employment earnings.

Data on reasons for unemployment and duration of unemployment for the unemployed are also presented in the report.

Copies of the report, at $32 each, can be obtained from the Government Publications Centre, ground floor, Low Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong.

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