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This amendment Bill also provides that those who no longer

and

suitbele for employment for health reasons er even those who will

until

permanently be unsuitable for employment can receive long service

payment. This is very timely for employees who are in ill-health.

can provide However, the Government restricts this benefit to those who have medical

certificates signed by doctors of Government or subvented hospitals. I

very much about feel very concerned

whether government hospitals have detailed

medical records of the patients and whether the doctors can base on such

about this f

or not

to decide and entity to the effect that an

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records and adequately decide that that employee is no longer suitable

will

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relaxing

for employment. Therefore, I hope that the administration will relax this

restriction on medical evidence. requirement for the convenience of the employees.

(No.2)

Generally speaking, this Employment (Amendment) Bill 1988 will

improve the Long Service Payment Scheme and should be welcomed by the

public. This shows that the administration really understands the cores

and makes gradual improvement. If the Administration of the problem move the

can lift / the unfair restriction on young employees,

& reviewing the inadequacles of the ordinance and will consider string fal

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beca taranth to younger employees. By doing the spirit of the Long

Service Payment Scheme will be further enhanced and greater protection

of employees will be achieved.

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will be offered to the employees at the same time, this will contribute to the community well-being and economic development. I hope the Authouty will keep on revie

reviewing the related legislation and propose more appropriate resumendations.

Sir, 'with these remarks, I support the motion.

a doctor

may.

not be able to take care

Besides, particular patient foot

a long penvol for thorough understanding of his illness. Moreover, the patient may

tum to private practitioner for medical attention for fear of having to

want

clinicaunduly long for medical consultation at out-patient

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