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optimising the use of resources by operating only one hall in each level in the early morning and late evening hours, when the passenger volume is smaller; and

avoiding congregation of passengers through

(e)

(i)

clear and concise directional signage, installation of Light Emitting Diode displays for specific information or directives for the travelling public,

co-operation from airlines to present their passengers for clearance, and, where appropriate

(ii)

(iii)

use of the Public Address System.

Deployment of ward attendants in public hospitals

Following is a question by the Hon Chan Yuen-han and a reply by the Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mrs Katherine Fok, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

Since taking over the management of public hospitals, the Hospital Authority has implemented a series of hospital domestic services reforms, which have given rise to discontent among its domestic services supporting staff. In view of this, is the Government apprised of:

(a)

(b)

the total number of Workman I, Workman II and temporary workmen employed in public hospitals; and whether temporary workmen are employed because of the high wastage rate in the Workman I and Workman II ranks;

the total number of ward attendants in public hospitals and how many of them are actually working in the wards;