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I aware that he is
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in almost every
every other
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other Colony where
public works of importance are
Carried on "
6.
But there is no doubt
AGE
that the Surveyor General, as
head of the Public Works Department
does hold a
very
the Legislative Council, and it would probably facilitate his work
to such an extent if he had the opportunity of previously discussing
with the other Member.
of Executive Council such questions
As he is naturally expected to
important portion
express his opinion in the Legislature.
and I am not
in Hongkong, prepared to say that when
the present water and drainage
Works
are again placed under the immediate supervision of the Surveyor General, that it would be undesirable for him to have
a seat on
the Executive Council.
He is at present a member
of
I have the honour to be
My Lord, Your Lordship's
Most obedient humble servant,
2. Soming