HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
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It follows, of course, that the Secretary of State is already aware of this afternoon's transactions in this Council and he has warmly approved them in advance. I have also been given by him to under- stand that these gifts will be received with very grateful appreciation by His Majesty's Government, by whom they are regarded as a most generous and practical contribution to the common effort that is being made throughout the British Empire towards victory and peace. (Applause).
INCITEMENT TO DISAFFECTION AMENDMENT
BILL, 1940.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the second reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to amend the Incitement to Disaffection Ordinance, 1939."
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a second time.
MERCHANT SHIPPING AMENDMENT BILL, 1940.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the second reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to amend the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899."
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a second time.
SHOPS (HOURS OF CLOSING) BILL, 1940.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the second reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to regulate the closing hours of retail shops.”
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a second time.
HONG KONG CORPS OF AIR RAID WARDENS BILL, 1940.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the second reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to provide for the establishment and regulation of the Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens."
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY seconded, and the Bill was read a second time.
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES BY CONSULAR OFFICERS
BILL, 1940.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL moved the second reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to make provision for the Administration of Estates by Consular Officers."
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