The Census & Statistics Department has launched a survey, covering about 5,000 establishments, to gauge employers' views on their manpower training and job skills requirements over the medium term.

Information to be sought in the survey includes general information on the establishment, manpower training and job skills requirements in relation to Hong Kong's transformation into a knowledge-based economy and China's 11th five-year plan. The information collected will offer the Government with crucial information for programme planning and policy formulation.

Questionnaires were sent to selected establishments on August 20. They have to return the questionnaires to the department by September 21.

Commissioner for Census & Statistics Fung Hing-wang appealed to the senior management of all selected establishments to fulfill their social responsibilities by completing the questionnaires and returning them to the department, as their opinions are vital to the survey.

If necessary, department officers will visit individual establishments and help them complete the questionnaire. For enquiries, call 2716 8098 or email manpower-training@censtatd.gov.hk.