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Missionary, in Kwangtung, by the conclusion of agreements with local
Chinese Authorities and the Missionary bodies concerned.
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It will be the duty of the Director, in collaboration with
the other Departments concerned, to frame a nutritional policy for
the Colony. Early consideration should be given to the question
of prohibiting the importation, for consumption in the Colony, of
highly milled rice.
1. Quarantine.
In view of the very close relations, commercial and otherwise,
which exist between Hong Kong, Canton and Macao and the difficulties
of taking effective quarantine measures without detrimental effects
on commercial and political relationships, efforts should be made to
conclude agreements with the Health Authorities in Canton and Macao
for the institution of reciprocal measures to prevent the spread
of disease.
12 Immigration.
The Director of Medical Services should co-operate with other
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without the danger of incurring economic or political repercussions.
14. Social Welfare.
As part of the general programme for expanding the preventive
services of the Medical Department, all possible measures should be
taken to ameliorate the living conditions of the masses. The
fullest use should be made of former legislation whi ch should be
Supplemented by fresh legislation, wherever necessary.
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Particular attention is to be paid to the improvement of
housing and working conditions for the labouring classes.
1. Refugees and Destitutes.
The Director of Hedioat Services to co-operate fully
in any measures which may be taken to ameliorate the lot of
refugees and destitutes. The services of medical and health
personnel should be made available if it is decided to establish
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