No. 5773/1938.
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COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
HONG KONG,
31st May, 1939.
(1)
The Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong, presents
his compliments to the Under Secretary of State for
the Colonies, London, and with reference to his note
of 11th February, 1939, is directed to forward for
information two copies of the cost of living figures,
as at 1st April, 1939, prepared by Messrs. Butterfield
and Swire, Hong Kong.
The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies,
London.