§ 26. Sir Anthony Royleasked the Lord Privy Seal what action the Hong Kong Government have taken in the last two years to protect non-manual employees; what further amendments are planned to the employees's compensation ordinance; and how many international labour conventions have now been applied in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. Humphrey AtkinsSince 1980 all employees have been covered by benefits including increased rates of compensation for injury and death. The Employment Ordinance has been extended to non-manual workers earning up to 6,000 Hong Kong dollars per month and to provide paid maternity leave. Further amendments to the Employees Compensation Ordinance will cover compulsory insurance and simplified compensation procedures. Forty-seven International Labour Organisation conventions have been applied in Hong Kong.