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The proposed levy (0.025% ad valorem imports, exports and re-exports) would be used to finance training centres and existing and all futur training schemes. If the Council became a statutor

body the existing statutory schemes for the clothing und construction industries would be

brought within its vegis. As the Council would continue to be serviced by the Labour Department, stuffing implications would be minimal.

These recommendations are currently the subject of consultation within the Government. It was envisaged at the time when the Council was established that it would develop eventually into

statutory body. The levy proposal is also consistent with the Government's general principle that industry should finance practical training schemes, with the Government financing facilities

for related technical education.

(j): The rate at which improved declarations can he made with regard to the applic:tion to Hong Kong of International Labour Conventions is likely to decrease from 1980 one rds (para. 42 of the Report)

Agreed. lievertheless, we will continue to review our position in order to identify areas for further improvement.

There are difficulties in applying to Hong Kong the two particular Conventions (No. 100 on Equal kemuneration and No. 120 on Hygiene: Commerce and Offices) suggested in Mr. Hurst's Repor While the principles present no serious problems in the long term, there are considerable enforcement and practical problems to be overcome.

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