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However, Mrs Fok pointed out that in a caring society, the burden of care could not just lie with the Government. "The Government plays an important role in meeting the needs of the vulnerable but it can succeed only if the community as a whole also actively participates," she said.
"It is also important that we continue to reinforce the normal family and community responsibilities which have traditionally been so strong in our society.
"We are now working much harder to encourage more people to take the same attitude so that, in particular for the growing number of elderly persons, they can expect a more fulfilling future by participating in and having the support of the community around them," Mrs Fok said.
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Study on telecommunications market to be examined
The Government today. (Thursday) welcomed the publication of the Consumer Council's report entitled "Achieving Competition in the Liberalised Telecommunications Market".
A government spokesman said: "This is a complex subject and we shall examine very carefully the recommendations in the report. A government response will be finalised in about six months' time.
"We welcome comments on the report from the general public as well as interested parties.
"We shall approach the recommendations with an open mind taking into account these comments."
Members of the public may send their views on the report in writing to the Economic Services Branch, Hong Kong Government at second floor, Main Wing, Central Government Offices, Central, before May 15.
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