Biggest concern drugs and crime, say minister
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It had always been his philosophy that the best way of addressing the problem in the long term was through education and measures were suggested to educate even younger children about the problem.
"We can build all the prisons and support services we want but if we do not educate the children and let them know the dangers that are there, it will be all in vain," he told the House.
The good system of education had to be built upon and the family tradition had to be kept intact as much as possible. He looked forward to providing more services and there was much to be done for people like the elderly, with the provision of such things as rest home facilities. There would also be an emphasis on providing services for the mentally challenged.
The matter of immigration also had to be dealt with, said Minister Eden.
There were people who had been here 25 years or more who still did not have security of tenure.
He was not suggesting that the doors were flung wide open but the matter had to be looked at sensibly.
