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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN

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SUPPLEMENT

The 1997/98 Budget

Contents

Wednesday, March 12, 1997

Page No.

Governor's statement on the Budget

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Transcript of FS's press conference

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Budget preparation a matter entirely for HKSAR: FS

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5.5 per cent real growth in GDP forecast: FS

High-level think-tank for services industry

Strengthening of infrastructure continues

More homes and land from boost in housing spending

Education an investment in quality: FS

Welfare spending 'impressive'

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