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Wednesday, July 18, 1973
It says a co-ordinating council for services to the elderly should
be established and chaired by the Social Welfare Department.
The council would
cover both government and non-government run services with equal representation
from both sides.
Mr. Heppell said a decision should be taken as soon as possible on
implementing these proposals. However, the community at large should first
be given an opportunity to express its views and these will be welcomed and
taken carefully into account by the government.
Copies of a summary of the report are
Note to Editors:
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