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Supplementary to Question No. 2

in LegCo Meeting on 20.11.85

Mr. Yeung Po-kwan:- Sir, in the light of the amendment made in the

Construction Site Safety Regulations in 1983 to make more specific

provision for persons working at height, does the Government make

enough provision of manpower to ensure that the amended regulations

are effectively and efficiently enforced?

Secretary for Education and Manpower:- Yes, Sir, I should perhaps

make clear that although the amendments to the Construction Site

Safety Regulations were actually made in 1983, they were based on a

safe practice code which was drawn up with the Building Contractors'

Association and others, so in fact the operation of the type of

safety measures go back considerably before the amendments were

brought in. As regards the question of manpower, I think in most

safety matters all departments probably do with more than they

actually have, but I am satisfied that within the resources available

that the factory inspectorate is doing a good job in this area.

Mr. Lee Yu-tai:- Sir, will the Secretary for Education and Manpower

informed this Council whether or not Government considers current

requirements are adequate for insurance on workmen exposed to the

danger of falling from great height?

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