Relevant statistics for June 1996 and July 1995 were provided for comparison. Figures on sale and purchase agreements received for the past 12 months and the year- on-year rate of change were also released.
These statistics generally relate to land transactions executed up to four weeks prior to their submission for registration, as there is usually a time lag between the execution of deeds and their lodgement for registration.
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AFD subsidies for secondary studies
Children of farming and fishing families in need of financial assistance to complete their secondary education are reminded to apply early for the Agricultural Products and Marine Fish Scholarship Funds.
A spokesman for the Agriculture and Fisheries Department said applications for the scholarships and grants will close on August 15.
Application forms are obtainable from the department's headquarters on the 12th floor of Canton Road Government Offices, 393 Canton Road, Kowloon, and from various district agricultural and fisheries liaison offices.
Applicants must be students in forms 4 to 7 and the awards can be tenable at any secondary school in Hong Kong.
Scholarships may be awarded to students who have achieved a standard of academic excellence, the spokesman said.
"Students may also apply for grants to cover tuition fees and purchase of books. Such submissions will be considered on a financial-need basis," he said.
Enquiries about application procedures may be directed to the Secretary of the Agricultural Products and Marine Fish Scholarship Funds Advisory Committee on 2733 2244.
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