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inhabitants of Hong Kong, there does seem to be much
scope for fiscal reform; for the acceleration of existing social programmes; for legislation to ameliorate working conditions; and for the intro- duction of social security provisions at least up to the best that are provided in Hong Kong's Asian neighbours. It is common ground between
Whitehall and the Colonial Government that social
progress must continue; and it is legit establish a detailed programme showing what progress can be made over the next decade bearing in mind the pressures on both sides. Annex C is, therefore, a bee first step in this process.
to try to
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