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Governor's statement on Whitehead operation
The following is a statement by the Governor, the Rt Hon Christopher Patten, on the Whitehead operation:
I look forward to receiving the reports of today's operation at Whitehead. But in the meantime I would like to place on record my gratitude and that of the community for the courage, commitment and professionalism displayed by our Police and Correctional Services Officers who carried out their duties in the face of extreme... provocation and dangerous attacks.
End/Saturday, May 20, 1995
Improvements in provision of elderly services
The Working Group on Care for the Elderly last year noted the tremendous improvements in the provision of elderly services, the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Ian Strachan, said today (Saturday).
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Sheng Kung Hui Chuk Yuen Canon Martin Multi-service Centre for the Elderly in Wong Tai Sin, Mr Strachan said in spite of this, much more remained to be done.
He cited the enactment of Residential Care Homes (Elderly Persons) Ordinance, the implementation of open membership in social centres for the elderly, the older volunteer programme and the purchase of private premises for establishing community support facilities as good examples to show the government's commitment to improve the quality of life of the senior citizens.
"The concept of 'ageing in place' or 'care in community' is at the heart of the Government's policy initiatives.
"Multi-service centres for the elderly, among other community support services, provide a full range of services, including home help, counselling, social and recreational activities, canteen, laundry and bathing facilities, and community education on a district basis.
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