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Secondly, to examine the effectiveness,

in the Laws of Hong Kong, of the existing systems of registration and control of persons engaged in electrical, mechanical and other engineering services in buildings, engineering projects and in the industry; and

Thirdly, to consider whether a new policy on the registration of professional engineers

and/or technicians is required.

Since the Working Party's inception, the areas under current discussion encompass the principles of and the practicability for the establishment of statutory registration; the consideration of practices as known in other countries and as compared with other professions; implications for the registration of professional engineers, technician engineers and technicians so as to bring about a uniform approach; the

classification of essential services involved in modern building

projects, and the examination of statutory options available for registration as most appropriate to Hong Kong. As such, the task before the Working Party involves a large number of engineering disciplines and trades, and from simple technology to the latest state-of-the-art hi-tech developments.

Whilst the Working Party has not yet reached any

tangible conclusions on its deliberations, it has made progress and is moving as expeditiously forward as is possible and appropriate, having regard to the broad range of issues involved and to the need for circumspect consultation.

In answer to the question whether the. Working Party is also considering the registration of other professional

engineers, the answer is yes. Under its terms of reference, the Working Party is required not only to examine the existing systems of registration and the person engaged in electrical and mechanical engineering but also other engineering services in the

industry.