51. The backbone of reform has been broken and planning is going ahead for the remainder of the programme of develop- ment. When this is finished and modern branch post offices also go up I hope to have a Post Office and postal service worthy of and commensurate with the importance of Hong Kong.
52. Statistical and other tables are appended.
L. C. SAVILLE, Postmaster General.
7th June, 1952.
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