TNAG-0088-FCO40-124-Social-welfare-working-conditions-in-Hong-Kong-1967 — Page 23

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of legislation which in its practical effect will leave

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excesssive hours of work are the general rule.

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that the Goverment of Hong Kong would introduce

legislation to reduce hours of work for women and

children employed in the textile industry from 60

ours per week, what steps he now proposes to take.

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