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ITS IMMEDIATE AIM IS TO PROVIDE, BY 1979, NINE YEARS' EDUCATION

FOR ALL CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 14.

(Q) NARCOTICS.

THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT HAS RECENTLY TAKEN STEPS TO INTENSIFY

THE DRIVE AGAINST DRUG ADDICTION AND TO IMPROVE TREATMENT AND

REHABILITATION SERVICES. THERE IS CLOSE COOPERATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD, OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS THE NARCOTICS BUREAU HAVE HAD CONSIDERABLE SUCCESS IN SEIZING LARGE DRUG CONSIGNMENTS,

AND SEVERAL DRUG SYNDICATES HAVE BEEN BROKEN UP OR DISRUPTED.

3. GRATEFUL FOR ADVICE, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHER POSSIBLE

SUPPLEMENTARIES, BY 290930Z.

- CALLAGHAN

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