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"The current survey will seek respondents' views on the revised Category II classifications, as well as the effectiveness of the new requirement for censorship of advertising material for Category III films," he said.

"Results of the survey will be known by the end of July and it is hoped that they will provide useful reference to us in our continuous effort to ensure that film censorship standards reflect fully the views of the public," the spokesman added.

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New leaflet on education for Chinese immigrant children

Chinese immigrant children on arrival at the Lowu checkpoint will now receive a new Education Department leaflet in simplied Chinese characters which outlines their education opportunities in Hong Kong.

The leaflet has been distributed to entry checkpoints at Lo Wu and China Ferry Terminal, and to the Immigration Department's Registration of Persons Kowloon Office at Empire Centre, where Chinese immigrants obtain their Hong Kong identity documents.

The leaflet is also available at district offices and district education offices.

The Assistant Director of Education, Mr David Pun, said the leaflet asked the purents of Chinese immigrant children to fill in particulars about their school-age children. The completed part of the leaflet can then be cut out and folded into a prepaid envelope, which will be sent back to the Education Department.

"The department on receipt of the reply envelope will take the initiative to contact the parents concerned and offer assistance with education services, including placement of their children in Hong Kong schools," Mr Pun said.

"The move represents the department's effort to improve services for Chinese immigrant children."

The leaflet outlines the school education framework in Hong Kong, including the nine-year free compulsory education system and special and adult education services. There is also information on the department's induction and English extension courses for newly arrived Chinese immigrant children.