Transcript of remarks by SED
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     Following is a transcript of remarks (English portion) by the Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, at a media session at Queen Mary Hospital this afternoon (March 27):

Reporter: Are you sure you are able to go back to work? Or do you consider early retirement?

Secretary for Education: There is no point in retiring early because I will be retiring soon.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)

Note: Mr Suen will return to work on Thursday (March 29).

Ends/Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Issued at HKT 18:16

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