§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the work of the Labour Tribunal in Hong Kong.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe new labour tribunals established in 1973 have proved very134W successful in the settlement of individual grievances. Altogether 3,853 claims were filed with these tribunals between March 1973 and May 1975. The principal claims heard have related to wages in lieu of notice, arrears of wages, New Year bonus and severance pay.
§ Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken in Hong Kong to reduce the maximum permissible overtime for women and young persons.
§ Mr. EnnalsOn 18th December 1974 the Legislative Council approved the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Amendment) Regulations 1974 providing for annual permitted overtime for women and young persons to be reduced from 300 to 250 in 1975 and to 200 hours in 1976.