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available to provide additional teachers in schools for the

disabled SO as to expand the curriculum and include career

and civic education. In April 1990, we will

counselling

al30 be extending

attention.

the higher rate of disability allowance

to those aged 15 and under who require constant care and

This will go some way to recognising the

additional financial burdens faced by the parents of these

young people.

69.

25.

and

a)

Youth

One quarter of our population is under the age of

These young people will provide our future leadership

workforce. TO help us meet their needs and respond to

their aspirations, the Government proposes to set up carly

next year a Commission on Youth. This will be chaired by a

num vfficial Luu W111 include geniur Government officials

and a wide range of other members from the community,

including young people.

The Commission's terms of

reference will be to advise the Government on how best to

implement Our objectives for the development of youth

services. We believe that We should develop what will

amount to a charter for youth which will give our young

people the best possible educational opportunities; promote

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