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manpower projection to see if the supply of sixth form
computer teachers will be sufficient to meet the
demand in 1991? As I understand it, most of the university
graduates trained in computer science can easily find
attractive jobs in the commercial sector.
SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND MANPOWER:
Sir, planning for
teachers for the course will be part of the planning for
the course.
MR. SZETO (in Cantonese):
Sir, we do not as yet have the
computer studies subject in the Form VI curriculum. For those
who would like to join a post-secondary college to further
their studies, does it mean that there will be a truncation
of their studies?
SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND MANPOWER: I do not think this
presents any problems, Sir. I think people can start
courses at the tertiary level without having any specific
background in this subject at the secondary level.