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САТАОН

BACKGROUND

1.

The Hong Kong Government has recently revised its rules on

the admission of Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDH), mainly from the

Philippines, who reside in Hong Kong temporarily to provide domestic

service, both for ex-patriate and local Chinese middle and upper

class families. There are nearly 30,000 FDH's in Hong Kong.

2.

The recent amendments seek to ensure there is no abuse of the

system, and aim to protect the employment rights of local Hong Kong

workers.

3.

Dr Marek is a member of the Anglo-Hong Kong Parliamentary

Group and has frequently asked questions on a wide range of Hong

Kong issues. On 27 April he asked about the rights of immigrant

workers in Hong Kong. (A copy of the Hansard report is attached). He recently visited Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Department

Foreign and Commonwealth office

6 May 1987