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(xiv) Carefully considered attempts to extend
(xv)
the range of ability and achievement recognised
by the middle grades awarded as a result of the
Certificate of Education Examination should be
made.
Some tangible form of recognition for completion
of three years of secondary education should be
· given.
(xvi)
The establishment of an Independent Examining
Authority is endorsed.
(xvii)
In the present circumstances of Hong Kong there
is no apparent justification for providing secondary
education free of charge from Form 1-3 level.
(xviii) No child must be denied a government, aided or
assisted place in a secondary school because of
(xix)
the inability of his parents to pay the school
fees.
Government should examine present procedures with
regard to fee remission.
(xx)
The necessity for regular review of the position
regarding free education is stressed.
(xxi)
There needs to be a margin for exceeding targets
for the whole of Hong Kong when necessary to allow
for provision of the varieties of secondary education
in each geographical area, and to permit a reasonable
degree of flexibility in forward planning.
(xxii) Government should take practical steps to reduce the
time taken to allocate sites for school projects.