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White Paper on Social Welfare in Hong Kong
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Foreword
This White Paper sets out the Government's broad aims in
the development of social security and social welfare services in
Hong Kong. It takes account of the public comments on the three
Green Papers published towards the end of 1977, dealing with social
security development, services for the elderly and personal social
work among young people. It also reviews other areas covered by
the 1973 White Paper "The Way Ahead" but excludes rehabilitation
services on which a separate White Paper was published in 1977.
2.
This White Paper should be read in conjunction with the
Social Welfare Five-Year Development Plan which sets out specific
programmes of development, following the principles laid down in
this White Paper. This Plan is published each year following a
review carried out under the auspices of the Social Welfare Advisory
Committee by representatives of both the Social Welfare Department
and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service on behalf of the voluntary
welfare sector.
3.
The "Green Paper on Social Security Development" contained a
tentative proposal for a voluntary contributory sickness, injury and
death benefit scheme. This proposal which has attracted considerable
public comment is still under consideration and the Government
intends to make a further announcement as soon as proposals are
finalized.
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