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THE CHAIRMAN. The first item is one that has already been adjourned twice. I put it to you in view of the discussion in Council this afternoon and of the decision reached, whether it is worth while forcing a division.
HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK.-The only thing we can do is to vote against it.
THE CHAIRMAN.-I am in your hands.
On a division, the item was rejected by seven votes to four.
Item No. 79.-Public Works, Recurrent:-Water Works, Water Account, (Meters, etc.), Kowloon, to provide approximately 200 additional meters, $10,000.
HON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL-I should like to ask that Hong Kong be similarly treated. I know for a matter of fact that in the past many applications for meters on the Island have been refused.
THE CHAIRMAN.-It cannot be because there are no meters, but because it is thought they are not suitable supplies for meters.
All the items were approved with the exception of No. 73.