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Thus, in its view, the Commission has honestly

tried to harmonize the needs of the community and the

wishes of the individual within the resources available.

It is now for educationalists and other members of the

public to ponder upon the considerations which I have

mentioned and decide in their own minds whether, as a

result of the Commission's recommendations, the education

system of Hong Kong would not be much better off in the

long run than if we had adopted a more opportunistic and,

in my view, a less responsible approach.