Minimum Wage
78. In respect of wage levels, I will pay close attention to the mid-term review conducted this month of the Wage Protection Movement (WPM) for cleansing workers and security guards. If the mid-term review is unsatisfactory, we will further promote the movement as well as proceed immediately with the preparatory legislative work on a statutory minimum wage. An overall review of the WPM will be conducted in October next year. If the voluntary movement has failed, we will introduce the bill on a statutory minimum wage for security guards and cleansing workers as early as possible in the 2008-09 legislative session. I call on our enterprises to share the fruits of their success with their staff to maintain their service level and retain quality staff. Otherwise, the Government will resort to legislation.
