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is doing about the shortage of labour, we will say that a number of measures have recently been taken which it is hoped will help alleviate the problem, that the situation is being monitored closely and that further measures will be considered if necessary.

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However, given the intense public interest in and speculation about a possible policy change, the likelihood of a leak is high. In these circumstances, the Government cannot avoid admitting that a policy review is being undertaken.

(The

Secretary

for

Lands

and

Works,

Mr C.R. SAUNDERS, the Secretary for Security, Mr G.T. BARNES, the Political Adviser, Mr R.D. CLIFT, the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr D.S.W. WONG, and the Deputy Secretary (Special Duties) Deputy Chief Secretary's Office, Mr M.W.C. WU, will attend for this item.)

8 July 1988

(L/M 86/87 II)