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Xe various Registration Ordinances

our

to ensure that more autonomy will

be given to the professions, and that these ordinances will meet p the needs of xxx community, not only for the present, but also in preparation for the changing/rcumstances Hong Kong in the years to

come.

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of

I was encouraged to learn from the Secretary for Lands and Works in his annual policy debate speech on 11 November 1987

Government is that

the introduction actively pursuing now Professional Registration Ordinances for the Architectural, Engineering, Surveying and Planning professions.

This should be

the

treated with a degree of urgency, as, unlike the Medical, the pentistry,

and the Accounting

the Legal professions, registration of the four professions associated with the building industry is not governed by statute except when specifically required under the Buildings Ordinance.

To maintain and to further the high professional standards in Hong Kong, and to protect the interest of the public, we must have a good system of professional registration in place.

With these remarks, Sir, I support the motion. Sir, I support the motion.

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