It is not easy to build a new Lunatic Asylum if it is not wanted.
8.
Assistant Superintendent of the hospital a year and a half ago promised a despatch on this subject (See par 6. of 16201.(88)). We asked for it and how it is delayed is referred to in a letter from ... to ... .
10.
The letter from the Superintendent asking for an increase of pay on account of increase of work was referred to the Governor for his report - he has refused at present to report upon it and a reminder is to be sent. W-13482.81
This is Non-explanation (2-13482).
An insolent kind of answer is held back for the details.
MINUTE PAPER.
M: Wodehouse's salary as Colonial Secretary should not be afraid more than the normal pay of the office.
Answer accordingly.
Conversion of Dock Hospital into General Hospital.
Express satisfaction that the work is finished and state Lord Kimberley will be glad to have the promised report upon it.
Subscription to Reuters' telegrams.
Sanction the vote now that we have at last received a satisfactory explanation.