§ 15. Mr. A. Royleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in view of the rapidly increasing population of Hong Kong, how many full-sized schools of all kinds the Colony's Government have built since 1955; at what rate new Government or Government-subsidised schools are being opened; and at what rate Government and privately-owned schools together are being opened.
§ Mr. SandysSince 1955, the Government of Hong Kong has itself built 64 schools and has subsidised 116 others. On the average, one new school, built or subsidised by the Government, is opened every tern days; or one every four days if privately-owned schools are included.
§ Mr. RoyleDoes any other Colony have as good a record as this? Will my right hon. Friend give greater publicity to the Hong Kong Government's magnificent efforts both in housing and education?
§ Mr. SandysI am sure the whole House will agree that the Government of Hong Kong are to be congratulated on the unrelenting efforts they have made to grapple with the stupendous problem of the influx of refugees and immigrants from Communist China.