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6. We are committed to funding UK/Hong Kong Scholarships at

current levels until 1996/7. The scheme is due to be reviewed

in 1994/5, when the question of levels of long-term funding will be addressed. We will be submitting separately on the

Sir S K Tang Bequest and the future arrangements for the

two-thirds of the Bequest dedicated to funding UK/Hong Kong

Scholarships.

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