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gradually made the low value-added, labour-intensive industries out
There is a pressing need to develop.
of place in Hong Kong. high-tech industries.
As such, infrastructural support in this
The establishment of a science park
regard must be made available. can make possible not only the carrying out of certain researches within our ability, it can also serve as a centre for the cognition, introduction and application of scientific achievements from other countries and for further development in this respect. I do hope that the Government would help motivate the establishment of a science park with the determination and speedjit has shown in
setting up the third university.
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I also expect that the Industry
Development Board chaired by the Financial Secretary and the Committee on Science and Technology chaired by Professor C, K. POON It is hoped that will work twice as hard to carry out this task. within a short period of time this gap could be readily topod.
IV. Higher education
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The social development in Hong Kong has brought about a pressing demand for well-trained people from the universities and
e tertiary institutes. I have pointed out previously that insufficient provision of places in local tertiary education has
caused many students to study abroad and thus promoted their
This situation should be remedied. chances of working overseas.
therefore think that we should explore as far as possible and make the best use of our potential in the development of higher education. In the past few years, we managed to obtain valuable experience in this area.
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In 1983, an additional tertiary institute was made another recipient of subsidies from the University and
We have learned from experience that Polytechnic Grants Committee. graduates of non-subvented tertiary institutes are also very
Sir, it is therefore my hope that the competent in their jobs. Government could take an active, sympathetic and supportive attitude and policy towards these educational institutions with a view to further improving their academic standard and embracing them in the net of subvention so as to enhance their contribution
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