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Economics and reductions in recurrent expenditure are off-set by an increase of $6,297 for une ront of officos, consequent on the statutory increase in controlled rents of business premises and on the installation of air- conditioning equipment. Although Other Charges are higher by $3,756, the net reduction on the Hoad is $14,784.
Head 4. Civil Aviation Department.
Estimate 1950/51
Revised Estimate 1949/50 Approved Estimate 1949/50 Actual Expenditure 1948/49
$1,136,379
763,579
834,430 566,641
A number of establishment changes result from transfers between other departments and from temporary staff. Two posts of Enginoor Class IV have been abolished. On the other hand two now posts of Assistant Wireless Technicians Class II and two new posts of Mechanicians Class III have becon provided to man navigational equipment which will be installed on Waglan Island during the coming year.
For the better security of Kai Tak Airport, an increase in the establishment of Police Constables has been made under the Police Force Hoad. Consequently 20 posts of Head Guards, Assistant Head Guards and Guards have been abolished. In consequence of all these establishment changes Personal Emoluments are higher by $29,649.
Changes in recurrent expenditure are small with the exception of a reduction of $8,000 in travelling expenses. Altogether there is a net fall of $8,700.
Under Special Expenditure, ઉં number of now items are provided for in order to keep Kai Tak Airport in service for international traffic pending the construction of the new Deep Bay airfield. A sum of $257,000 is required for fire fighting equipment which comprises one crash truck, two water tankers and one utility vehicle to carry first aid and portable fire equipment including hose. In addition, $47,000 is required to instal cables between the control centre and the R.A. F. transmitting stations. Three other items are included covering airfield equipment, air traffic control equipmont, and bad visibility runway lights. With the introduction of new Air Navigation Regulations which require licensing to the international standard, it has become necessary to provide $10,000 for equipment for the examination of applicants for radio and engineering licences. Consequently an increase of $280,920 occurs under Special Expenditure.
$301,949.
The total increase for this department is
Head 5. Colonial Secretariat and Legislature.
Estimate 1950/51
Revised Estimate 1949/50
Approved Estimate 1949/50 Actual Expenditure 1948/49
$1,203,241
1,303,539
1,098,644
954,861