Supplementary to LegCo Question No. 8
in LegCo on 7th August 1985
Mr. Yeung Po-kwan:- Sir, how will students be considered
suitable for the pursuit of the programme of Putonghua
study as part of the course in the Colleges of Education?
Director of Education:- Sir, the intention is that students
applying to the Colleges of Education and wishing to take
the course will be given an appropriate test.
Mr. Yeung Po-kwan:- Sir, how many secondary schools are
involved in the Putonghua pilot scheme and does Government
have any intention to extend the study of Putonghua as a
subject in the secondary school curriculum after 1987?
Director of Education:- Sir, at the moment, there are about
30 secondary schools involved in the pilot scheme. It is
the Government's intention to extend the scheme to other
secondary schools if it proves successful.
Mr. Alex Wu:- Does the department intend to bring up
sufficient students whose ability of Putonghua would
enable this Chamber to introduce Putonghua as one of the
languages used here?
His Excellency the President:- It is off the initial question.
Mr. Alex Wu:- I accept the ruling, Sir. (laughter)
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