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available to provide additional teachers in schools for the
disabled SO as to expand the curriculum and include career
and civic education. In April 1990, we will
counselling
al30 be extending
attention.
the higher rate of disability allowance
to those aged 15 and under who require constant care and
This will go some way to recognising the
additional financial burdens faced by the parents of these
young people.
69.
25.
and
a)
Youth
One quarter of our population is under the age of
These young people will provide our future leadership
workforce. TO help us meet their needs and respond to
their aspirations, the Government proposes to set up carly
next year a Commission on Youth. This will be chaired by a
num vfficial Luu W111 include geniur Government officials
and a wide range of other members from the community,
including young people.
The Commission's terms of
reference will be to advise the Government on how best to
implement Our objectives for the development of youth
services. We believe that We should develop what will
amount to a charter for youth which will give our young
people the best possible educational opportunities; promote
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