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On the

SE CRE TARY FOR EDUCATION AND MANPOWER : Sir, there is no

choice about complying with the law but it may be possible

to comply with the law in different ways.

maternity leave provision, there does not appear to be any

On the other provision, it is

possible we may advise some other way to comply with the

law other than the one proposed in the original circular.

room for manoeuvre.

event.

MRS. FAN : Sir, it is always easy to be wise after the

However, it does appear that the Education

Department probably with good intentions and valid reasons

has caused unnecessary worry and concern among teachers in

the aided sector. Would the Secretary agree that such

actions in future should at least be accompanied with full

explanation to the parties concerned to reduce any

misunderstanding?

SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND

MANPOWER : Sir, I am sure it

is the director's intention as far as possible to explain

any changes in conditions to those concerned.

MR. SZETO (in Cantonese) : Sir, will the Government inform

this Council whether the Employment Ordinance provides

only the minimum conditions and the Codes of Aid can

provide more favourable terms to teachers than those

specified in the Employment Ordinance?

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