New contractors take over SCL's security services contracts with LCSD from today
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    The security services that Security Centre Limited (SCL) provided at various LCSD venues have been taken over by new contractors from today (February 1). The arrangement was made after the SCL's financial problems had come to light leading to the lay off of its security guards.

     More than 90% of the affected full-time security guards were re-employed by the new contractors. The wage levels follow the average wage rates for the relevant industry as published by the Census and Statistics Department.

Ends/Thursday, February 1, 2007
Issued at HKT 19:54

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