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They obtained a total of 13 distinctions in Pitman and LCCI examinations. Meanwhile, 13 inmates obtained full marks in Buddhist study.
Officiating at the certificate-presentation ceremony, a Eastern district board member Mr Desmond Lee praised the inmates for their diligence in study. He was particularly impressed by the inmates' initiative in pursuing academic studies although they were in prison.
At present, opportunities for academic pursuits are offered to adult offenders on a voluntary basis. These are provided in the form of remedial classes, correspondence course and self-study courses.
End/Tuesday, April 25, 1995
Hong Kong Monetary Authority tender results
Tender date
25 Apr 95
25 Apr 95
Paper on offer
EF bills
EF bills
Issue number
Q517
H563
Amount applied
Amount allotted
HK$6,960 MN
HK$4,750 MN
HK$1,500 MN
HK$800 MN
Average yield accepted
5.43 PCT
5.65 PCT
Highest yield accepted
5.44 PCT
5.66 PCT
Pro rata ratio
About 73 PCT
About 52 PCT
Average tender yield
5.46 PCT
5.70 PCT
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