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turned down, even for night work, and the DEP would not

normally object if the women themselves here willing and

their safety, health and welfare tre not jeopardised.

The DEP regard this policy as being best suited

to prevailing social and economic conditions in this

country, bearing in mind the strong Trade Unions

structure in most industries, and the presence of

Wages Councils in those other industries, such as

textile finishing, where the Union influence is

and the Cirvemment, commitment to the priciple Jequal

limited Chapter 10 of the enclosed Industrial

Relations Handbook refers to the latter Councils.

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It must also be remembered that any relaxation of

restrictions would not affect the Safety, Health and

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Welfare division of the Factories Act.

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We trust that the foregoing answers the points

raised in your Saving Despatch adequately; unfortunately

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it is not possible to obtain details you required. con-

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any aspect of the DEP papers which you feel may be of

relevance to the prevailing circumstances in Hong

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