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5.

by political deception.

The develop-

ment of the New Territories has

brought opportunities of an improved

life to a great many people, during

a period in which the population of

Hong Kong has risen enormously and

Hong Kong has had to change from an

entrepot port into an industrial

society.

It is beyond argument

that the standard of living of the

inhabitants of all parts of the

territory has risen substantially in

the past twenty years.

The Appeal for Social Reforms

10.

The growing size of New

Territories townships requires adjust-

ments to the local responsibility of

District Officers. The reasons for

this, in Tsuen Wan, were clearly

pointed out in the Chief Secretary's

letter of 8th March. It is necessary

for the Government to consult as wide

a range of people as possible, so that

its policies are acceptable to and

understood by the population as a

whole.

11.

With regard to the provision

;