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"Mar-112
Record of Discussions with Sir David Trench,
Governor of Hong Kong
November 1969
Labour Legislation
The Governor said that, although he was unable to
report as much progress with new labour legislation as
he or the FCO would like, progress was nevertheless
being made. He instanced the Bill to enlarge the scope
and benefits of the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance
(now enacted) and the amendment to the Employment
Ordinance enabling workers to take four voluntary rest
days a month which was expected to come forward in the
present session of the Legislative Council. The
Governor hoped that in the light of progress with the
latter measure, it would be possible to agree to the
grant of selective exemptions under the Factories and
Industrial Undertaking Ordinance for the employment of
adult women on night work for which employers were con-
tinually pressing.
2.
The Overseas Labour Adviser commented on the length
of time taken up by consultations with employers over
new labour legislation. He welcomed the introduction of
rest days legislation but considered that night work for
women should not be introduced without improved inspec-
tion of factory conditions in the industries concerned
and under arrangements for the rotation of shifts so
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No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.