Some people were disap- pointed that, in his maiden policy address last month, there was no concrete plan by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying to implement the 15 years' free education pledged during his election campaign ("Hope for free education gives way to frustration", January 26).
Although most parents would like to see such a system introduced as soon as possible, I think there has to be a reasonable transition period.
There are so many different aspects to consider, for instance, the provision of different kinds of kindergartens to suit different children, and how to cope with skyrocketing rents for premises. Officials must take time to consider the feasibility of this programme. They must also calculate the additional cost to taxpayers of implementing these measures.
In other words, there must be a thorough investigation of all the permutations and that is why a reasonable transition period must be allowed.
However, the timetable should be clear and transparent and, once established, the government must adhere to it.
Susie Li Po-yi, Tai Wai