introduced at Hong Kong Polytechnic.
Third
Planning well in hand for City Polytechnic, which may open in temporary premises in 1984-5. university under consideration.
i) Paragraphs 64-70. Housing 300,000 public housing units to be produced by end of decade. 800 flats per year now reserved for elderly, and all new estates contain a hostel. Home ownership scheme being increased. But still 100,000 families in squatter huts.
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j) Paragraphs 71-4. Medical Services Prince of Wales Hospital to open next year. Many other projects at various stages. Both universities to increase intake of medical students. First dental graduates due in 1985.
k) Paragraphs 75-8. Social Welfare 470 elderly rehoused in 80 flats purchased in private sector. 1420 residential places to open in 1984. Pre-school care of disabled children under review. More vocational training and sheltered workshops places to be provided.
1) Paragraph 82. Comprehensive review of broadcasting to recommend policy for future development of TV and radio in Hong Kong, with particular reference to role in public information and education.
m) Paragraphs 84-88. Law and order Focus on males aged 14-20 years, who account for 31% of all prosecutions. Computer-assisted command and control system for Police to be introduced by 1988. over plentiful supplies of drugs and increasing involvement of young people.
n) Paragraphs 89-91. Immigration Significant reduction in illegal immigration, but smuggling of children remains a problem. No question of amnesty. New identity cards now being introduced. New arrangements on legal immigrants and visitors from China working
well.
o) Paragraph 92. Refugees Arrivals have decreased, but so have numbers being resettled. Number in Hong Kong now higher than 1982. No quick or easy solution in sight. Closed camps must reluctantly continue.
p) Paragraphs 93-5. Prisons New maximum security prison to open next year. Introduction of parole and pre-release employment schemes welcomed.
q) Paragraphs 97-103. Government Increased Unofficial majority in EXCO and LEGCO means wider range of advice. Hope for more lively debates such as that on education: demonstrates the power of persuasion in a free and open society. District Boards have proved their worth. Arrangements for local administration, and
organisation of Departments to give effects to Urbco decisions and DB advice, to be examined.
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