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manpower projection to see if the supply of sixth form

computer teachers will be sufficient to meet the

demand in 1991? As I understand it, most of the university

graduates trained in computer science can easily find

attractive jobs in the commercial sector.

SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND MANPOWER:

Sir, planning for

teachers for the course will be part of the planning for

the course.

MR. SZETO (in Cantonese):

Sir, we do not as yet have the

computer studies subject in the Form VI curriculum. For those

who would like to join a post-secondary college to further

their studies, does it mean that there will be a truncation

of their studies?

SECRETARY FOR EDUCATION AND MANPOWER: I do not think this

presents any problems, Sir. I think people can start

courses at the tertiary level without having any specific

background in this subject at the secondary level.