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PART V SOCIAL

Assignees

55.

The number of rusticated young persons from

urban areas outside PO ON assigned to agricultural work

in FU SHING is very limited, due mainly to the fact that

in the past, the proximity of HONG KONG has provided too

much of a temptation for young assignees to resist.

limited number of assignees now in the Commune are

closely watched and transferred further north if they show

any signs of wishing to escape to the Colony.

Education

56.

Primary schools are situated in each brigade

The

and these establishments also provide two year's junior-

middle school education at the end of the primary course.

The Commune's senior-middle school is situated at FUK TIN

((M) FUTIEN) and provides a two year course for junior-

middle school leavers. Staff members include the head-

master and eight teachers.

Medical Facilities

57.

In 1968/69, a medicare scheme was introduced in

all brigades in the Commune. Persons wishing to join the

scheme have to pay an initial fee of R.M.B. 0.60 and a

monthly subscription of R.M.B. 0.15.

Treatment and all

medicines provided are then free of charge, although a

nominal registration fee at the clinic concerned is still

applicable.

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