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Wednesday, October 16, 1974

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in dealing with this problem unless there are changes of attitude throughout the community generally. Though this

will take time, we are totally committed. I have faith

in Mr. Jack Cater and the able and devoted people who are ·

directing and manning the Commission. A more difficult task

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has rarely been undertaken in Hong Kong. They know they

can count on the complete support of the Government. in the long run their best ally will be the good sense of the people of Hong Kong and the sincerity of their demand that the

time for new standards has come.

RECREATION AND SPORT

Let us turn now to the much pleasanter subject of

recreation and sport.

Last year I spoke of the importance I attach to more

facilities in this over-crowded city. We need to maximise

the facilities that are already in existence and to provide

new ones. There is a parallel need to develop the countryside

its mountains and the beaches to provide recreation and fresh

air 'when people have time to get to them.

This must be a co-operative effort between the Government departments and many private clubs and voluntary

agencies already in the field. It was to co-ordinate and expand these efforts that the Council for Recreation and Sport

has been set up. It is now getting into its stride.

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