Social Welfare
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I now turn to social welfare issues. Mr. Hui has
suggested that there should be an overall review of our
social welfare policy which would take into account future
developments. Although the White Paper on Social Welfare
into the Eighties was published some years ago, the
philosophy and the general direction of the policies laid
down in this document are still largely valid. I do not
therefore see the need for an overall review at this
stage; this would be a lengthy exercise and would not, I
think, produce any very significant changes. It seems to
me to be more appropriate to review particular policy
areas which areaff
are affected
ted by changing circumstances. During
the past two years, we have reviewed the school social
work service, residential child care services and
outreaching social work for young people at risk as well
as public assistance and the old age allowance. We are now
in the process of reviewing the policy on direct services
for the elderly, on street sleepers and on child care
centres. Our social welfare policies are therefore being
basis to meet the changing needs of
made
updated on a reg the.
the community, and changes are incorporated into the Five-
A
spar
Year Plan for Social Welfare Development, which is
reviewed on a biennial basis.
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