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There is a constant exchange of views between the
F.C.0. and Hong Kong and my recent visit was part of that
contact.
The overwhelming priority is to maintain the momentum
of development in the fields of housing, the provision
of medical facilities, water supplies and roads, primary and
secondary education and university development.
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Increased attention to the education, employment opportunities
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and offering of amenities for leisure.
The Government has also done a great deal to reach
down to the people and their problems. The City District
Officer scheme is an impressive example of this.
I was greatly impressed with the calibre of the officers,
most of whom are Chinese, who are working the scheme.
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There are many Boards Advisory Councils in existence in
Hong Kong drawn from the general public which assist in
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several proposals for possible changes in the fields to
which my Noble Friend has referred are at present being
considered by the Government of Hong Kong. These I
discussed in detail with the Governor, members of both
Executive and Legislative Councils, Urban Council and other
bodies. I am confident that once the details have been
thoroughly worked out proposals will be announced.