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(7) PUBLIC SERVICE

THERE WERE CALLS FOR LOCALIZATION. THERE WERE SUGGESTIONS THAT OPTIONS FOR EARLY RETIREMENT SHOULD BE GIVEN TO OFFICERS AND A SPECIAL RETIREMENT FUND FOR CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS BE SET UP.

(8) THE USE OF CHINESE LANGUAGE

THIS WEEK THERE WERE INCREASING CALLS FOR THE USE OF CHINESE LANGUAGE IN COURTS AND THE TRANSLATION OF LAWS INTO CHINESE.

(9) AUTHORITY FOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

THERE WERE INCREASING CALLS FOR THE SETTING UP OF HONG KONG'S OWN AUTHORITY FOR THE GRANTING AND VALIDATION OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.

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