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1984

24,600

1985

26,600

For the end of May 1986, the figure was 27,300.

(b)

(c)

Statistics on overseas domestic helpers who breach their conditions of stay by taking up other jobs are not available.

Measures taken to ensure compliance with conditions of stay include the requirement that

overseas domestic helpers obtain the approval of

the Director of Immigration before a change in employment. Investigations are also made of both overstayers and allegations of overseas domestic helpers working in bars and restaurants. Between

1 April 1984 and 31 March 1986, 74 visits have been paid to such establishments resulting in 43 successful prosecutions and the removal of 18

overseas domestic helpers from Hong Kong

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The Government is actively reviewing its policy on overseas domestic helpers. The review is covering the policy on their admission, policy on their conditions of stay and the circumstances

under which they are allowed to change employment

in Hong Kong.