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registered for the elections in the
New Territories.
It was interesting
to note that greater interest in public affairs was being assumed by persons in
the age group of 25 to 40.
New town development
Government's new town policy was proving
to be a success but a major problem remained
with communication between the new towns.
and the old urban areas.
New airport
In reply to Mr. Jopling, the FS stated
that decisions on the new airport would not be forthcoming until 1983.
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