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Note No.13

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Visit or Mr. Anthony Royle, Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State, to Hong Kong, October, 1970

Labour Questions

Summary

Foints to be made

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The progressive improvement in labour standards has greatly helped Hong Kong's international image. Unchecked industrial expansion shows that it has not damaged Hong Kong's competitive position. (Paras. 1-2).

A good foundation has been laid; what is needed now is a closer examination of special problems for example: child labour (para.5); factory conditions (para.4); industrial relations ara.2); social security (para.3).

The Labour Department is a key sector of the Hong Kong Government, and much in the public eye. It demands special attention to its staffing problems. (Para.7).

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