CO129-591-8 Policy directives 10-3-1944 - 17-8-1944 — Page 57

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11.

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 should co-operate with other Departments concerned in regard to the exclusion from the Colony of

undesirable persona,

13. Social Welfare,

The Director and his staff should play their full part on the Central and Local Welfare Councils which it will

(See Social Welfare be the policy to set up in Hong Kong.

Directive).

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Refugees and Destitutes.

destitutes.

The Director should co-operate fully in any measure which may be taken to ameliorate the lot of refugees and

The services of medical and health personnel should be made available if it is decided to establish "semi-permanent" or "trensient" campa or both. should also co-operate in the selection of suitable sites and provide sanitary supervision for communal kitchens etc.

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