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It is against this background that I now policy objectives, achievements and intentions in main programme areas,

POLICY EMPHASIS IN MAIN SOCIAL PROGRAMME AREAS

(4)

(a)

Housing

of the

33,

the public

in each of the last

As regards housing, construction in both and private sectors has been satisfactory, three years over 60,000 flats have been completed. 1981-82 2 total output of 74,000

all-time record.

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Indeed, in

an

flats was acnişved,

(1)

Public housing

344 Over 2.2 million people or 423 of our population now ав the live in public housing. This percentage will grow

In 1981-82 public public sector building programos proceed,

Housing tho housing. production, contribution, waa nearly 40,000 flats, all in modern

including

Society's

estates

with good amenities. The redevelopment of old estates ensurop that earlier public housing tepants algo benefit from improved

that

this

high

of

level The indications are standards. production can be sustained, and every effort will be made to maintain the momentum for many years to come,

(11) Hong Kong Housing Society

35.

Most public housing is

course, production last year's

of

built

by

the

included

a

Housing Authority, but significant contribution of some 3.700 flats from the Hong Kong Housing Society. The Society will continue to play a valuable role, complementary to that of the Housing Authority, present directing its energies towards the Urban Improvement Scheme and the provision of small estates in rural areas.

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