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Wednesday, October 16, 1974

which has occupied so much of our time this year, has confirmed

our ability, as things stand at present, and with the continuing

support of Hon. Members, broadly to see through our programmes.

I am impressed not by the degree of rephasing that has been deemed

prudent, but by the broad front of improvement on which we think

it right and realistic to advance.

The scale of all this should be appreciated because it is

an indication of our confidence in the future. It is also important

for the economy and the provision of employment that this seale of

advance and this level of activity and investment by the Government

and the private sector alike should be steadily and smoothly

maintained.

Hon. Members, I have tended to speak today in economie

or administrative terms, but it is of course of people that I think,

of the industrialist, striving for contracts and finance, and of

the worker striving to maintain his livelihood and that of his

family. These people are the true, the principal asset of Hong

Kong. I have watched with admiration the ability, ingenuity and

realism people in Hong Kong have shown in the difficult year that

has passed, and with these qualities I am sure that we will weather

the year ahead.

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