81. Staff Welfare Funds.
Up to 31st March, 1974, Government made available to the Railway $11,420.00 for welfare purposes. Of this sum $8,938.00 was set aside for interest-free relief loans to officers with monthly salaries not exceeding $2,070 and the balance of $2,482.00 for grants to assist departmental clubs and associations.
82.
Railway Club. The Kowloon-Canton Railway Athletic and Social Club run on subscriptions from Railway staff continued to be active. In March, 1973, there were 249 members.
83. Sports. The Railway Club's representatives participated in the inter- departmental relay races at the annual sports meetings held by the Civil Aid Services, the Fire Services and the Royal Hong Kong Police Force.
84. Education. It has been decided to close the Railway Club School because land on which it was located was required for development purposes and no suitable alternative accommodation was available. No undue hardship will be caused to the children of Railway employees, for whose benefit this school was established in 1954, as ample places are now available in Government Primary Schools.
85. Canteen Facilities.
The Workshop Canteen at Ho Tung Lau, which is
used mainly by minor staff, continued to be well supported.
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GENERAL MANAGER, RAILWAY.