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which has occupied so much of our time this year, has confirmed
our ability, as things stand at present, and with the continuing
support of Hon. Members, broadly to see through our programmes.
I am impressed not by the degree of rephasing that has been deemed
prudent, but by the broad front of improvement on which we think
it right and realistic to advance.
The scale of all this should be appreciated because it is
an indication of our confidence in the future. It is also important
for the economy and the provision of employment that this seale of
advance and this level of activity and investment by the Government
and the private sector alike should be steadily and smoothly
maintained.
Hon. Members, I have tended to speak today in economie
or administrative terms, but it is of course of people that I think,
of the industrialist, striving for contracts and finance, and of
the worker striving to maintain his livelihood and that of his
family. These people are the true, the principal asset of Hong
Kong. I have watched with admiration the ability, ingenuity and
realism people in Hong Kong have shown in the difficult year that
has passed, and with these qualities I am sure that we will weather
the year ahead.
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