The Labour and Welfare Bureau () is a
policy bureau
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government) is the executive authorities of Hong Kong. It was established on 1 July 1997, following the handover of Hong Kong. ...
of the
Government of Hong Kong
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government) is the executive authorities of Hong Kong. It was established on 1 July 1997, following the handover of Hong Kong. ...
responsible for employment, labor-development, manpower, human resources management, poverty-reduction, and social welfare in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
.
The bureau is managed by the
Secretary for Labour and Welfare
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare () of the Hong Kong Government is responsible for labour and social welfare policy in Hong Kong. The position was created in 2007 to replace portions of the previous portfolio of Secretary for Economic Devel ...
.
Subordinate departments
The following public entities are managed by the bureau:
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Social Welfare Department
The Social Welfare Department () is a department of the Hong Kong Government responsible for providing welfare services to the community.
Responsibilities
The department provides services to families and children, the elderly, recovering crimin ...
History
In September 2022, the Bureau asked that more than 100 schools and institutions under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) must safeguard national security.
See also
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Hong Kong Disciplined Services
In Hong Kong, the Disciplined Services consist of ICAC, Police Force, Fire Services, Correctional Services, Customs, Immigration, and Government Flying Service.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) reports directly to th ...
References
External links
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2007 establishments in Hong Kong
Government agencies established in 2007
Hong Kong government policy bureaux
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
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