turn to our
:32,
It is against this background that I now policy objectives, achievepente and intentions in
and intentions in some of the
main programme areas.
(4)
POLICY EMPHASIS IN MAIN SOCIAL PROGRAMME AREAS
33.
(a) Housing
As regards housing,
construction in both
in both the public
in each of the last and private sectore has been satisfactory,
- in three years over 60,000 flats have been completed. Indeed,
flats was achieved,
1981-82
total
all-time record.
2
output of 74,000
an
(1)
· Public housing
34¢
Over 2.2 million people or 423 of our population now live in public housing. Thip pecoentage will grow public sector building programpon proceed,
housing.
including the
as the In 1981-82 public Housing
production,
Society's contribution, was nearly 40,000 flaco, all in modern estates with good amenities. The redevelopment of old estates ensurep that earlier public housing tepants also benefit from improved
this
level of standards. The production can be sustained, and every effort will be made to maintain the momentua for many years to come,
35.
indications
are
that
(11) Hong Kong Housing Society
Most public housing is,
Of
course,
high
built
by
included ล
the
Housing Authority, but last
last year's production significant contribution of some 3.700 flate from the Hong Kong Housing Society. The Socięty will continue to play a valuable role, complementary to that of the Housing Authority. It is at present directing ita, energies towards the Urban Improvement Scheme and the provision of small estates in rural areas.
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