parents who appear unnecessarily to be withholding their

children from primary school. In such cases the

family's circumstances would be investigated and

arrangements made for the children to attend school for

such period and in such manner as best suited the

family's requirements.

(c) Technical Education

The Hong Kong Government and industry recognise the

importance of technical education and the provision of

additional technical institutes is under examination.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary had useful discussions

on this subject during his visit.

Ombudsman

4.

The Office of the Unofficial Members of the Executive and

Legislative Councils, which is part of the machinery in Hong

Kong for enabling members of the public to make known their

grievances to the authorities, has recently been strengthened

by the appointment of a full-time Administrative Secretary.

5. As a result of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary's

discussions in Hong Kong on L subject it is considered that

A UMELCO. the reorganised office should be given an opportunity of

showing whether it can successfully deal with all the grievances

referred to it before any

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6. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary discussed with the

Governor the question of the reform of the Urban Council and I

expect to receive the Governor's proposals before long.

Labour questions

7. Wages are high by Asian standards, and in general,

conditions of work in Hong Kong are second only to those in

Japan amongst Asian countries.

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