ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS.
Hong Kong,. 17th November, 1939.
REPORT ON ORDINANCE No...... 39.................of 19 39.
1. I have examined the accompanying Ordinance intituled an
Ordinance to amend the Promissory Oaths Ordinance, 1369.
A print of the memorandum of Objects and Reasons
of the Bill for this Ordinance is attached.
2.
3. The suggestions of the Secretary of State in his
despatch Hong Kong No. 308 of the 9th August, 1939, have
been adopted and incorporated in the provisions of this
Ordinance.
4. I am of opinion that the Ordinance is not contrary
to the Governor's instructions and that it is one to which
liis Excellency may properly assent in the name of lis
Majesty and on His behalf.
Attorney General.
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