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The additional post of Chief Health Inspector is required to strengthen the administration of this Division. Of the 5 additional posts of Health Inspector, which have been transferred from the Hygiene Divi- sion, one is to take charge of cleansing duties in the outlying islands, one to cover hawkers and markets in the New Territories, one for Yuen Long Health District, one for Tsuen Wan Health District and one for food sampling duties.
1 Foreman Class II is required for technical survey work and supervision of Pest Control Labourers; 3 temporary Foremen Class II to assist in the control of hawkers and markets and 1 Foreman Class III for the supervision of evening cleansing in the townships of the Tai Po District. 20 Gangers are provided for the supervision of various cleansing duties throughout the New Territories; the number includes a leave reserve of ten.
3 Clerical Assistants are provided for the Hygiene Section in Yuen Long, Tai Po and Tsuen Wan. The 2 Special Drivers and 7 Motor Drivers are required for additional vehicles and the additional post of Chargeman (offset by the reduction of 1 post of Foreman Class III) to take charge of Lido Beach. The 8 additional Beach Attendants are for duties at various beaches and the 136 additional Labourers (including 27 posts for leave reserve) are required to meet expanding cleansing activities throughout the New Territories.
Under Other Charges Annually Recurrent, a net increase of $175,300 over the previous year's figure is shown to allow for increased activities. A new item "Public amenities, parks and playgrounds" with a provision of $15,000 is included under the Maintenance subhead. A new subhead "Refuse handcarts" ($30,000) is also included; this expenditure was previously met from Stores and equipment.
The items under Special Expenditure are generally self-explanatory.
HEAD 81 - COLONIAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE SCHEMES
Estimate 1963-64
Revised estimate 1962-63
Approved estimate 1962-63
Actual expenditure 1961-62
$ 35,200
105,000
10,000
485,737
The provision in respect of scheme D. 2539 is to cover certain residual compensation claims which it is expected will fall to be met in 1963-64.
HEAD 82 — WORLD REFUGEE YEAR SCHEMES
Estimate 1963-64
Revised estimate 1962-63
Approved estimate 1962-63
Actual expenditure 1961-62
$4,366,400
83,000
2,786,500
3,556,756
Details of the sources of grants for projects in respect of which provision is included for 1963-64 are set out in the footnotes to this Head.