with
Parliamentary Unit
I submit a draft written reply to a Parliamentary Question
by Mr. Maurice Orbach, who led a Parliamentary delegation to
Hong Kong in October 1966.
2. No representations have been received calling for the
introduction of compulsory primary education.
3.
On the 15th December, 1969 a question on the general issue of
compulsory education in Hong Kong was asked by Mr. Colin Jackson.
Mr. Luard then gave a factual reply to which the Minister may wish
to refer in his reply to Mr. Orbach.
reply is attached.
The text of Mr. Luard's
23 February, 1970
w.s. Carte
N.S.
(W. S. Carter)
Hong Kong Department
Copies to:
Mr. Wilford
Mr. Godden