TNAG-0251-FCO40-287-Education-policy-of-government-of-Hong-Kong-1970 — Page 92

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Provision of Free Primary Education

The Hong Kong Government's declared aim is the provision of free primary education for all. In September 1969 there were 609,300 places in Government and subsidised schools compared with 650,000 children in the group. By March 1971 the total number of places is expected to have risen to 682,200 while children of relevant age are expected to then number 645,000.

2. Fees in Government and subsidised primary schools are at present 27/6p.a. in urban schools and 13/9 in rural schools. Fees are remitted in cases of need. While the year 1952-53 expenditure on education was $22.4 million or 7.2% of the Colony's total expenditure, budget estimates for 1970-71 envisage a total expenditure on education of $498 million or 2049% of the Colony's total expenditure.

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