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21. We

rich

are also concerned about the widening gap

and the

poor

in

in trend

our society the

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between

the

by

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reflected as Coefficient. We urge deteriorating

the situation, e.g Government to take measures to avert comprehensive review of the social security system in Hong including the coverage and level of public assistance,

to make firm benefits, etc.

also call on the Government We commitments to the implementation of social services programmes.

This should government

22. Meeting Point supports the suggestion for the of a Citizens' Charter for Hong Kong. welcoming step forward in responsive promotion of citizens' rights.

the

Charter,

Kong old age

introduction represent a in and

the

With the

that

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a

wide

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should public

be

to

in fact

be

23. In the past we have pointed out the inadequate protection of the public as consumers and users of public services.

we propose Citizens' introduction of Monitoring Committee should be set up with members from spectrum of the community to monitor the implementation Charter. We also suggest that appropriate education provided for both the civil service and the general ensure that the goals set out in the Charter will realised.

Encl:

i/ A brief introduction to Meeting Point ii/ Meeting Point core platform: 1991 elections

23.07.1992

Legislative

Council

Representatives of Meeting Point:

Chairman

Mr Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, Mr Lee Chik-yuet, Vice-chairman

Mr Luk Shun-tim, Vice-chairman

Dr Lo Chi-kin, Central Standing Committee member Hon Li Wah-ming, Legislative Councillor

Hon Tik Chi-yuen,

Legislative Councillor

Hon Wong Wai-yin, Legislative Councillor

Mr Chan Choi-hei, District Board member

(Central & Western)

Mr Hung Wing-tat, District Board member (Central & Western) Mr Leung Yuk-cheung, District Board member (North)

Mr Wong Shing-chi, District Board member (North)

Mr Alan Wong Wing-kun, District Board member (North)

Ms Wan Chi-kie, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

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