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LABOUR LEGISLATION
34 During the last session steady progress has been maintained in the field of labour legislation, particularly with regard to workmens' compensation. Employers were required to meet the medical expenses of injured workers; a surcharge on de la yed payment of compensation was imposed; the time limit for application of compensation was extended; and legislation for a silicosis compensation scheme was
enacted. Industrial safety was improved by new controls
in the use of boilers and pressure receivers and of lifting
appliances.
3 Legislation giving all employees a week's paid
annual leave was brought into force on 1 January. Its
operation will be kept under review, but so far it appears
to be working well and achieving its object.
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The Labour Department expanded its network of loca 1
employment offices.
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New items to be introduced this session include
the extension of control of child employment to the
non-industrial sector; the protection of more non-manua 1
workers under the Employment Ordinance; the control of
workers' safety in the use of electricy; and the control
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