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In order to collect socio-economic data required by other government departments and bureaux for planning and policy review purposes, the C&SD conducts Thematic Household Survey (THS) and Special Topic Enquiry (STE) from time to time.  THS, adopting the "user pays" principle, is outsourced to private research firms under the co-ordination and management of the department. STE, conducted via the General Household Survey, is generally dedicated to topics which are labour related; with significant policy implications and urgency; or for which outsourcing is not suitable.