Speech by Secretary for Health and Welfare
in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, 11 May 1988-
Motion Debate on the Report on Youth Policy
SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND
Sir,
WEL FARE:
It is clear from the speeches made in today's
debate that Members generally are very concerned that young
people in Hong Kong should be given every possible help to
develop into mature and responsible members of the community. Whilst part of this responsibility must rest with the family, the Government has always recognized that
it should promote an environment conducive to the
proper development of young people, and also provide
appropriate services for those children and young people
who have particular needs or problems.
these
if I give a brief account of the services.
It may be helpful
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The Social Welfare Department and voluntary
agencies work closely together to promote respect for,
cohesion within, the family through family life education
programmes. They also work together to give young people
the opportunity to develop their character, personality,
leadership and social skills through participation in a wide
range of indoor and outdoor activities. These activities,
which are in the main organized by the 281 subvented
children and youth centres, are very popular with young
people and it is intended that a further 171 centres should
be set up during the next five years. There are also a