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our youths to sustain the kind of economic, benefits they have been exposed to, they need to develop the skills to handle tough and

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difficult situations. They must/not be encouraged or conditioned

to think that the community owes everyone a living, and that, from

cradle to grave, Government can always be looked upon as the natural provider. In my view, our future economic success will be very much dependent upon the ability of our community to continue

to appreciate and accept the value of hard work.

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We must also learn to work more together as a team in

Our youth should/be

meeting challenges from our competitors.

provided with the opportunities to be exposed to programmes

designed to enhance their experiences on the benefits of hard work,

team work and collective wisdom. This is the area where Government-

sponsored programmes will be most meaningful.

Before I close, Sir, I would like to pay tribute to the significant work done by the Central Committee on Youth chaired by lese my Hon Colleague, Mrs, Rosanna TAM. We should be thankful for their

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work and their report should provide a good foundation for any

further efforts. I support fully their recommendations for

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Government to formulate a youth policy and to establish a

Commission on fouth.

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With these remarks,,I support the motion.

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