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(xiv) Carefully considered attempts to extend

(xv)

the range of ability and achievement recognised

by the middle grades awarded as a result of the

Certificate of Education Examination should be

made.

Some tangible form of recognition for completion

of three years of secondary education should be

· given.

(xvi)

The establishment of an Independent Examining

Authority is endorsed.

(xvii)

In the present circumstances of Hong Kong there

is no apparent justification for providing secondary

education free of charge from Form 1-3 level.

(xviii) No child must be denied a government, aided or

assisted place in a secondary school because of

(xix)

the inability of his parents to pay the school

fees.

Government should examine present procedures with

regard to fee remission.

(xx)

The necessity for regular review of the position

regarding free education is stressed.

(xxi)

There needs to be a margin for exceeding targets

for the whole of Hong Kong when necessary to allow

for provision of the varieties of secondary education

in each geographical area, and to permit a reasonable

degree of flexibility in forward planning.

(xxii) Government should take practical steps to reduce the

time taken to allocate sites for school projects.