No. 442.
534074.
AT 19
7
6
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG.
28th June, 1937.
Sir,
5
Jove
I have the honour to confirm my telegram
No. 110 dated the 24th June, 1937, which read as follows:-
2 "Your telegram No. 105 levy on salaries. Resolution
adopted unanimously by Legislative Council on
23rd June. "
2.
terms:-
The Resolution adopted was in the following
"Resolved pursuant to sections 2 (3) and 3 (3)
of the Hong Kong Government Service (Levy on
Salaries) Ordinance, 1937, that the percentage deductions specified in sections 2 (2) and 3 (2)
of the said Ordinance be abandoned in respect
of the months of July to December, inclusive, 1937."
I attach a copy of the speech made by the
Colonial Treasurer in introducing the resolution.
I have the honour to be,
3.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
N.L. Sunte
Officer Administering the Government.
W.G.A.ORMSBY-GORE,P.C., M.P.,
&C.,
&C.,
&c.