AnnualReport-1939

314. In order to determine the effect of air raid precaution work on typical Hong Kong citizens of various nationalities, a series of bio-chemical examinations were made in conjunction with the Medical (Defence) Sub-Committee.

(i) Staff & Equipment.

315. Mr. J. Redman proceeded on long leave on the 6th of March and returned on the 23rd of December.

(5) Revenue.

316. The fees paid into the Treasury during the year amounted to $20,702.50 as against $30,085.00 in 1938. The value of work done, both Government and commercial, as determined from the Tariff of Charges was $97,488.50 as against $89,709.00 in 1938.

(k) Expenditure for 1938 & 1939 compared.

Table LXIV.

1938 1939 $ $ 52,450.25 56,423.77 Personal emoluments Other charges :- 4,113.19 4,059.97 Apparatus & chemicals 369.24 254.87 Books & journals 166.27 175.61 Conveyance allowance 1,299.47 1,257.95 Fuel & light 311.39 297.56 Incidental expenses 99.14 104.69 Uniforms 6,358.70 6,150.65 Total other charges

V. C. BRANSON, M.C., A.R.C.S., D.I.C., B.Sc., F.I.C.

Government Chemist.