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of Destitutes" and "Mercantile Marine Assistance Fund" have been reduced in the light of expenditure during 1934 and in the first half of this year. The reduction on these votes does not in any way imply a less liberal administration of
these funds.
Head 32, Public Works Department.
So long as we have a heavy programme of Public Works Extraordinary on our hands it is not possible to make any effective reduction in staff in the Public Works Depart- ment, but as I have already said, it is clear that as things now are we shall not be able to embark on any new large works. Consequently as the works at present in course of construc- tion are completed the staffs engaged on them will be redun- dant. In order to ensure that the Colony will not be saddled with superfluous staff when this state of affairs is reached, officers will not be placed on the permanent establishment on completion of their existing agreements, as is the usual course, but, if still required, they will be retained on a temporary basis only until the needs of
So far as the Estimates the future are more clearly known. now before Hon. Members are concerned there is practically no change in personal emoluments, and what there is I have already dealt with earlier in my speech.
Charges
Twelve out of the twenty-one sub-heads of "Other show a reduction.
In the case of No.16 "Upkeep
of Motor and Steam Rollers", a reduction is only possible if the light Diesel Roller, sub-head 22 of "Special Expenditure", is purchased, as this light roller, which is much cheaper to operate than an ordinary roller, will be