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Should mainland maids be allowed to work in Hong Kong?

Many families employ foreign domestic helpers to handle household affairs, as well as to take care of children and elderly relatives.

According to the Immigration Department, the number of foreign maids in Hong Kong already exceeds 260,000 ('No timetable on mainland maids, says think-tank chief', September 26). This indicates that there is an enormous demand for domestic helpers.

Perhaps that is why the government think tank, the Central Policy Unit, is 'researching issues surrounding the possibility of bringing in mainland maids'.

However, I do not think it is a good idea and I think such a policy, if implemented, would give rise to many practical problems.

I am concerned that there could be loopholes in the system and therefore it could be open to abuse.

People could bring in their wives and other relatives.

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