8.61 A total of 77 members of the staff, 22 of whom had served for more than 20 years in Government, retired during the year.
Training
8.62 Approximately 640 professional and technical officers attended courses conducted locally by the Government Training Division, the Labour Department and other educational or institutional centres.
8.63 In addition, 6 graduates from the engineering faculties of Hong Kong University spent 3 months' summer vacation, and 20 Technical College students spent 4 weeks, in the Workshops undergoing practical training.
Sport and Recreation
8.64 The Office Staff Club arranged a full programme of social and sporting activities which were well supported by the members. The Club now has a membership of over 1,200 and publishes its own monthly magazine—the 'Newsletter'—in Chinese.
8.65 The staff took a very active interest in Departmental sporting activities, being very successful in both athletics and other sports.
Welfare and Staff Relations
8.66 The Staff Welfare Officer assisted in 386 cases connected with housing applications for Government Low Cost Housing. He also considered applications for loans from the Staff Welfare Fund and during the year a total loan of $800.00 was approved. He acts as adviser to minor staff and spends a great deal of time visiting officers in hospital.
8.67 The three Credit Unions, set up in 1970, continued to attract members. One of these is, in fact, the largest in the Colony.
8.68 The Joint Staff Discussion Groups met at regular intervals and dealt with many matters of mutual interest to both sides.
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8.61 A total of 77 members of the staff, 22 of whom had served for more than 20 years in Government, retired during the year.
Training
8.62 Approximately 640 professional and technical officers attended courses conducted locally by the Government Training Division, the Labour Department and other educational or institutional centres.
8.63 In addition, 6 graduates from the engineering faculties of Hong Kong University spent 3 months summer vacation, and 20 Technical College students spent 4 weeks, in the Workshops under- going practical training.
Sport and Recreation
8.64 The Office Staff Club arranged a full programme of social and sporting activities which were well supported by the members. The Club now has a membership of over 1,200 and publishes its own monthly magazine-the 'Newsletter-in Chinese
8.65 The staff took a very active interest in Departmental sporting activities, being very successful in both athletics and other sports.
Welfare and Staff Relations
8.66 The Staff Welfare Officer assisted in 386 cases connected with housing applications for Government Low Cost Housing. He also considered applications for loans from the Staff Welfare Fund and during the year a total loan of $800.00 was approved. He acts as adviser to minor staff and spends a great deal of time visiting officers in hospital.
8.67 The three Credit Unions, set up in 1970, continued to attract members. One of these is, in fact, the largest in the Colony.
8.68 The Joint Staff Discussion Groups met at regular intervals and dealt with many matters of mutual interest to both sides.
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