CO129-591-9 Policy directives 15-1-1945 - 15-1-1945 — 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 persons.

13. Social Welfare.

The Director and his staff should play their full part on the Central and Local Welfare Councils which it will be the policy to set up in Hong Kong. (See Social Welfare

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 "transient" camps or both. should also co-operate in the selection of suitable sites and provide sanitary supervision for communal kitchens etc.

The Director