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tertiary education was warmly

The

The plan to welcomed by the public when it was announced last year. UPGC's recommendations

on the implementation strategy are unlikely to be controversial, though some have expressed concern over the adverse effect on the quality of students which might result from too rapid an expansion. Informed commentators may argue that it would be more cost-effective to increase the degree places offered by the two polytechnics.

PUBLICITY

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A press release on the distribution of additional student numbers and on arrangements for the transfer of sub-degree courses from the polytechnics to the VTC will be issued, following formal communication of Government's decision to the Chairman of the UPGC and the VTC by the Secretary for Education and Manpower

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(The Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr. K.Y. YEUNG and the Secretary, University and Polytechnic Grants Committee, Mr. N.J. FRENCH, will attend for this item).

19 July 1990

(EMB CR 21/2041/89)

COUNCILS CHAMBER

CONFIDENTIAL