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As at 17 December 1996, for the 1,948 workers approved under the Supplementary Labour Scheme, 783 visa applications have been received. Of the 783 applications, 169 have been approved and 552 are under processing. 101 workers (with approved visas) have entered Hong Kong for employment.

A breakdown of the 101 workers by industry is as follows:

Industry

No. of workers

Construction

87

Wholesale, Retail and

Import/Export

5

Manufacturing

4

Agriculture and Fishing

3

Catering

2

Total: 101

The breakdown by job title is as follows:

Job Title

No. of workers

Driller

Mechanical Engineering

Technician

44

12

Foreman

11

Electrician

10

Plant and Equipment Operator

8

Gardening Worker

3

Stock Supervisor

2

Captain

2

Production Technician

2

Electric Arc and Gas Welder

2

Plant Mechanics

1

Precast Erection Operator

Paper Joss Stick Craftsman Merchandiser

Machine Operator

1

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1

1

Total: 101