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Monday, April 12, 1976

He also noted with satisfaction that the practical

instruction in the school was not limited solely to textiles but

provided training also in mechnacial and electrical subjects.

"The advantage of this is that while it provides a degree

of specialisation in one field, it also provides a broad knowledge

of other fields and this will prepare young people either for

entry into semi-skilled occupations or for additional training and

technical education leading to eventual employment in a skilled

occupation," Mr. Frice said.

Concluding, he said that the pupils in this Hong Kong

Cotton Spiners Association's Fre-vocational School were not rece ving

an education inferior to a gram ar-type education, but rather were being educated to play a significant role in the industrial and

economic developm nt of Hong Kong.