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The answers for questions (1) and (2) can be summarized as follows: The majority of the residents felt that under the present circumstances, the only way to reflect public opinion was through the Urban councillors and district board members, who are elected. If necessary, voluntary associations can help by conducting questionnaire surveys. Some residents suggested random interviewing. Such work can be undertaken by trade unions, commercial organizations, schools, religious bodies, mutual aid committees, rural committees and kaifong associations.
Item (B):
Elderly residents worry about employment and life in future. Young people are concerned about their living habits and the question of adaptation. They fear they will have to change their personal interests. 20% of the respondents are resigned to their future fate; they only ask for a stable life and nothing else.
Item (C):
Some of the respondents felt that the future government should set up a legislative council and a monitoring bureau, and that people should have the freedom to oppose unreasonable policies and systems. Some felt that there should be an international monitoring body which will listen to complaints and safeguard the preservation of the present systems.
Generally speaking, residents do not have faith in the future government. They fear that once Hong Kong's flag is changed, there will be unimaginable happenings and they will not be able to deal with the
situation.
13/5/84
Chan Shi-pan (Chairman)
Mutual Aid Committee, Pu Wai House, San Tin Wai Estate
(6) San Wai House, San Tsui Estate
Number of persons polled: 336
Sex: Male 264
Female - 72
Age: 18-30
48
31-40
..152
41-50
116
51 and over
.20
Occupation:
Policeman
76
Driver
36
Civil servant
21
i
Fireman
20
Electrician
8
7
Garment-making Shoe-making Retired
Businessman Student
-5432
Housewife
Clerk
Worker
68
882
20
8
Metal worker
Mason, painter, carpenter 8
Latex paint
Cook
Teacher
Caretaker Handbags
7
4
2
45&