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Objects and Reasons,

1. The object of this Bill is to facilitate changes in the style of public officers, offices and departments as such changes from time to time become necessary in the recon- struction of the public service.

2. In a circular despatch of 26th May, 1936, the Secretary of State for the Colonies suggested that the style of the office of Inspector General of Police be changed to "Commissioner", and of Deputy Inspector General to "Deputy Commissioner" of Police respectively and of Police Probationer to "Police Cadet", and effect is given to this suggestion in Clause 2 of this Bill and the Schedule thereto.

3. Clause 3 of the Bill provides that future changes may be effected by resolution of the Legislative Council, adding to or amending the Schedule.

December, 1937.

C. G. ALABASTER,

Attorney General.

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