(b)
(c)
which could be exploited by new
communists schools. The opening
of additional Government schools
is obviously desirable and the
Governor is already proceeding
with this measure. This must,
however, be more of a long term
approach to the problem. Although
there is very little prospect of
attracting the children of hard
core communist families away from
communist to non communist schools,
this measure would at least help to
prevent the reverse from happening.
Tightening up the Education Ordinance.
This Ordinance possesses certain
deficiencies and is currently under
review with a view to its amendment
and strengthening. However, there
is a danger that improved powers
under the Ordinance might lead to
public demands that it be enforced
against communist schools to an
extent that would be impolitic.
Many communist schools operate in
three sessions morning, afternoon
and night. It might be possible
for the Director of Education to
refuse all further applications
for night primary schools which are
attended in the main by young
adults) on the grounds that the
adult education section can now
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