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1. Article 5 of the Convention. In previous observations, the Committee had noted that Chapter 263 of the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance made provision for payment in the form of a lump sum in the event of death or permanent incapacity, whereas Article 5 requires that compensation be paid in the form of periodic payment. Under this Article of the Convention, lump sums may be paid only with adequate supervision from the appropriate authorities. In reply to these observations, the Government had expressed its intent, since 1988, to adopt "Consolidated Social Security Legislation". In its last report, the Government explains that the matter is still being followed up by the National Provident Fund and experts from the International Social Security Association, in collaboration with the International Labour Office.

The Committee notes this information. It again urges the Government to take all necessary measures to give full effect to the requirements of the Convention in the very near future.

2. The Committee requests information on the application of the Convention, including any relevant statistics, in accordance with point V of the report form.