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Taken together all these things will produce a community hose

circumstances are radically different from the present, but not necessarily

much different from what they would have been by now or before, had not Hong Kong been swamped by immigrants in the 50s and had to deal with the

consequences without external aid.

I have spoken in quantative terms, more or less in tere of

bricks and mortar and reinforced concrete, because construction is

basic to everything else. Of course this sort of presentation leaves a great deal unsaid about the wide fields in which the right answes must

be found if the bricks and mortar are to do the jcb intended and benifit

the public most;

It is on success in these fields that a healthy relationship

between the public and government depends, how the various two-way

channels of communication can be used and be available to all, how

complaints can adequately be investigated, how responsiveness of the

Government can be maintained and be apparent to the public. It is a

field of importance to any government, but vital here where for well-

known reasons' Government is not dominated by the electoral process.

Since in this respect Hong Kong is unique, unique techniques have been

applied and are constantly evolving.

The

The Hedia, public bodies such as this, as well as many parts

of the official and unofficial 'sides of Government all have a part to

play that is much more important than in any other communities. subject is as fascinating as it is crucial to the health of Hong Kong

and it is one which myself, and all concerned with the Government and

well-being of Hong Kong must constantly keep to the forefront of their

minds.

Then