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For decision

C29 May 1990

THE PROBLEM

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Annex A to XCCI(91) 38

XCC (90) 74 Copy No

MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

REVIEW OF POLICY ON IMPORTATION OF LABOUR

have led

The

to

persistence of a tight labour market, coupled with expectations of slow growth in the domestic supply of labour, calls from the private sector upon Government to review its policy on the importation of labour. This review has been completed. It is now considered that, in addition to existing arrangements

arrangements by which foreign workers at professional,

managerial, technician, craft and supervisory levels may be

allowed entry for employment, the importation of workers at the level of experienced operatives should be permitted subject to certain conditions. A decision is required. Separately, the new airport and airport-related projects call for special, project-specific imports of construction workers. A decision is also required.

Recommendation and Advice Sought

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It is recommended that

(a)

(b)

(c)

Members

the special scheme for craftsmen and supervisors new quota of 2,700 workers;

importing technicians, should continue with a

a scheme for importing experienced operatives should be established, subject to а quota of 10,000 workers;

a separate scheme for the importation initially of 2,000 construction workers should be established, to facilitate the new airport and airport-related projects.

will be asked to advise whether this recommendation should be approved.

BACKGROUND AND ARGUMENT

Background

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The policy governing the admission of foreign workers was laid down by the Council in June 1982. In essence, this policy allows а person

be admitted for employment if no

to

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