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low and that this reflects the need for much greater

Secretariat initiative and the establishment of a special

investigating unit to help departments to identify and

process more cases.

12.

There was little reaction during the quarter

to the use of CR 55 in April to terminate the service of

118 Police Officers and 1 Customs & Excise Officer.

Public reaction was generally favourable and the results

of the Mongkok conspiracy trial at the end of July which

produced only two convictions has led certain sections

of the press to suggest that other methods should be used

to dispense with officers who are suspected of involvement

in corrupt activity. The possibility of disciplinary

action against officers acquitted in the Mongkok conspiracy

trial is now under consideration.

TRAINING DIVISION

13.

Training surveys have now been completed for 23

grades in 13 departments and surveys are in hand for 16

grades in 7 departments.

More attention will now be

given to follow-up action to ensure that the recommendations

are implemented by departments.

14.

Consideration is being given to the establishment

of a Standing Committee on Training to advise the Secretary

for the Civil Service on training policy generally and,

as its first task, to formulate a management training

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