8.66 The Staff Club continues to be well supported and now has membership of over 1,000. An average of six events were organized each month, covering sporting, social and fund raising activities, all of which were well supported by members. The formation of a Sports Committee helped to place the Sub-department first on the Departmental Sports Day.
Staff Welfare
8.67 The Staff Welfare Section became fully operational on 1st November, 1971, with the appointment of a Staff Welfare Officer on supernumerary establishment. During the year he dealt with applications by staff for housing and for assistance from Government social organizations, requests for reduction of tuition fees, and loans from the Welfare Relief Funds. Visits were made to staff who had been hospitalized.
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