LEGISLATION
persons in the Colony living in overcrowded and unsatisfactory conditions. The members consist of Urban Council members, ex officio, and not more than three persons
persons nominated by the Governor. The chairman is made a corporation sole and for the purposes of the Ordinance is given power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, including existing build- ings, and to borrow money from the Hong Kong Government or other sources approved by the Governor.
Fire Brigade: The great increase of population and building in the Colony has thrown upon the fire brigade, as in the case of most public service, a very heavy burden and has led to substantial increases in its strength. In consequence it became necessary to revise and extend the provisions contained in the old Fire Brigade Ordinance which was enacted in 1925. Ordinance No. 32 in replacing the old Ordinance makes more precise definition of the constitution, duties and powers of the fire brigade and provides in greater detail for the discipline of its members.
Mining: The old Prospecting and Mining Ordin- ance, 1906, consisted of only five sections and was entirely inadequate for the proper control and regula- tion of prospecting and mining. Ordinance No. 33 and two sets of regulations made thereunder fulfil this need and deal fully with all aspects of prospecting and mining and with the safety and welfare of persons employed in mines. Provisions which safeguard the interests of holders of private land, i.e. land held on lease etc., from the Crown are included.
Trade Marks: The revision of Hong Kong's trade marks legislation with a view to bringing it into line with equivalent legislation of the United Kingdom
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