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Speech by Secretary for Health and Welfare

in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, 11 May 1988-

Motion Debate on the Report on Youth Policy

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND

Sir,

WEL FARE:

It is clear from the speeches made in today's

debate that Members generally are very concerned that young

people in Hong Kong should be given every possible help to

develop into mature and responsible members of the community. Whilst part of this responsibility must rest with the family, the Government has always recognized that

it should promote an environment conducive to the

proper development of young people, and also provide

appropriate services for those children and young people

who have particular needs or problems.

these

if I give a brief account of the services.

It may be helpful

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and

The Social Welfare Department and voluntary

agencies work closely together to promote respect for,

cohesion within, the family through family life education

programmes. They also work together to give young people

the opportunity to develop their character, personality,

leadership and social skills through participation in a wide

range of indoor and outdoor activities. These activities,

which are in the main organized by the 281 subvented

children and youth centres, are very popular with young

people and it is intended that a further 171 centres should

be set up during the next five years. There are also a