in the Precious Blood dispute, and possibly renewed criticism of the authorities concerned. There is likely to be public reaction from some of the original protagonists, particularly those who now come in for some criticism in the Report.
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It is not proposed to give the Report any special publicity. A full press conference should not be necessary, though the Director of Education may be called upon to take part in tele- vision and radio interviews. The actual press release can praise the Committee for its exemplary efforts, for its fairness, and for its positive recommendations. The Government will be said to be in general agreement with the recommendations which it is study- ing closely with a view to action upon them. Note will be made of the establishment of Ng Yuk and St Teresa's Schools and the pro- posals for improved channels of communication already put to Schools' Councils in June. Proposals to strengthen the Education Department will be put forward shortly. Extensive consultation will be needed on other matters. The release should end with a reaffirmation of faith in the aided school system.
Advice Sought
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(b)
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(d)
Honourable Members will be asked to advise whether:
The Report should be published as soon as possible (after the Chinese translation has been agreed with the Committee);
the Government should state the general acceptability of the findings in the Report;
the Government should state that the recommendations in the report are generally acceptable and will be acted on, subject to any detailed advice of the Board of Education as may be necessary, and the voting of any necessary funds by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council;
the Government should react to press enquiries about the position of Mr P. C. Fung in the way suggested in paragraph 6;
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