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THE CHAIRMAN.-There are not many of them capable for work. Most of them are aged or infirmed..
THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES.-May I say that the refugees have done the Colony some good too? They have brought a great deal of trade and a large number of factories and shops have been established.
THE CHAIRMAN.-Considering the number of people coming to Hong Kong, I imagine the number we have to maintain is comparatively small.
HON. MR. LO.-Very small. I think only a few thousand.
HON. MR. PEARCE.-I am quite satisfied with the arguments put forward, but at the same time I would like to suggest that we have a report as to how the last vote was spent.
THE CHAIRMAN.-We will make a note of that.
All the votes were approved.
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