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Professor Young appealed to all sectors of the community to give their views on the report before the consultation ended on January 31, 1996.
She said if the comprehensive strategy recommended in the report was implemented fully, the language proficiency of Hong Kong's young people would be greatly enhanced.
"They will be better equipped with the relevant language skills to lead a fuller life as individuals and play a positive role in the life of the community.
"Also, Hong Kong's position as a leading service, financial, and economic centre for China and the Pacific rim will be maintained," she added.
The Commission formulated its proposals after taking into account recommendations of the Working Group on Language Proficiency released last year for public consultation, the public response, the result of a language proficiency perception survey commissioned by the Working Group and other developments on language improvement programmes.
Since the report differs in some ways from the Working Group's report and that its contents are of great importance, the Commission has decided to issue the report for public consultation before finalising its recommendations.
During the consultation period, the Commission will hold a series of briefings for the teaching profession, parents, business communities and district boards to solicit their views.
A user-friendly leaflet highlighting the background and the major recommendations of ECR6 is being produced. The leaflet and the report will be available for public collection on December 16.
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Comments and views on the report should be sent to:
The Secretary, Education Commission
c/o Education and Manpower Branch,
Room 922, West Wing
Central Government Offices,
11 Ice house Street,
Central
Fax No 2537 4591
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