granted 50 points under the Proficiency in English factor. Those
who could not produce proof of having attained such a standard would be invited to take an objective test designed to assess their ability in English and appropriate points awarded.
14. Up to 50 points could be scored for British links on the
basis of connections with the UK (residence, education,
substantial investments, close relatives settled here, etc), for
service with British firms, or for civilian or military service
for Her Majesty's Government, the Hong Kong Government or other
British organisations (eg British Trade Commission, British
Council).
15.
Points would also be available under the Public/Community
Service category for membership (other than in an official
capacity) of a permanent statutory or non-statutory board or
committee, or an auxiliary service established by the Hong Kong
Government.
The General Allocation Section
16. The points system would provide the selection mechanism for
the GAS. Over 70% of the available places would be allocated under this Section, and it would cover people from a wide range of walks of life who had a key role in maintaining the prosperity and successful administration of Hong Kong. They would come from
seven broad areas of work:
17.
Business and management
Accounting
Engineering
Information services
Medicine and science
Law
Education.
For the purposes of the detailed administration of the GAS,
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