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CONFIDENTAL

(c)

A maximum

of

50

points might

be

used

to

adjust

individual

scores,

having

regard

to

particularly

outstanding

meritorious

ΟΙ attributes

achievement of

that individual, e.g. for outstanding contribution to economy in the case of a businessman to the community

philanthropist,

by

a

outstanding

person

who

or

contribution

to

has

received

for

society

commendation

publicly recognized

in the case of a

for particular

arts of hravery in saving lives, combatting crime etc.

The use of points under this head requires a degree of value

Consequently,

such

of use

points

could

judgment.

only be

authorized Dy a Mlyn-powered Steering GIUKŲ LU be appuilled by and would not be left to the discretion of

individual vetting officers.

the Governor,

18.

Proficiency in English is valuable both in Hong Kong where the language of business is English and in the UK should circumstances become such that a beneficiary under the Scheme actually settles in the UK. Proficiency here refers primarily to spoken English and is to be at a standard which is sufficient for conducting one's daily life in an English speaking environment. However, applicants belonging to most professions

professionals are sufficiently proficient

and associate

English, SO

the

in

that points awarded under this head would not serve For purpose of differentiating applicants within a queue. those few Occupational groups where entry does not require a higher level of education (e.g. the "skilled/semi-skilled" group), the large

potential applicants against the small number of available places means that a slight edge on

for points

those judged to be

in proficient

English would

probably be sufficient to place them high up in the queue. only 50 points are awarded under this head.

of number

Thus

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