HC Deb 28 January 1982 vol 16 c407W
20. Sir Anthony Royle

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many subsidised places in senior secondary education there were in Hong Kong in 1971 and 1980; how many places are planned for 1985; and what action is being taken by the Hong Kong Government to provide for increased demand.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

In 1971 there were 29, 201 subsidised senior secondary places. The provision rose to 77, 244 in 1980 and 146, 300 places are planned for 1985. To this end 130 additional secondary schools are expected to be completed by 1985. A further 60 schools are being considered.