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Civic education themes are reviewed annually. Building on the core elements of the rule of law, representative government and human rights, this year, our programmes and activities will pay particular attention to equal opportunities, rights of the child and the Basic Law.

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The Curriculum

Civic education for young people begins at school. Developments Council and Education Department are presently reviewing the guidelines on teaching civic education in our schools and expect to release their proposals for public consultation this Autumn.

The CPCE already directs much of its efforts to reaching young people. Two teaching kits for secondary school students have been produced, one on human rights and the other on the rule of law. A new teaching kit is being prepared for primary school students. The purpose is to make students aware of their rights and responsibilities and to encourage their participation in community activities.

End/Wednesday, July 26, 1995

Measures to boost slow-down economy

Following is a question by the Hon Allen Lee and a written reply by the Secretary for Financial Services, Mr Michael Cartland, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

As it is the general perception of the public that the economy of the territory is slowing down, will the Government inform this Council:

(a)

(b)

whether it has any concrete measures to boost the economy, so as to avoid the closing down of more businesses; and

whether it is confident that the annual economic growth of the territory will reach the estimated level?

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