Enclosure No. 2.
THE SOCIETIES ORDINANCE, 1949.
Explanatory Observations in accordance with Article XXVIII
of the Royal Instructions.
(31)
1. This Ordinance was passed with one amendment on the 25th
May, 1949.
2. The reasons for enacting this Ordinance are set out in
the Objects and Reasons to the Bill. A copy of such Bill is
attached.
3. The legislation under report has been the subject of
correspondence with the Secretary of State. Included in such
correspondence is the Secretary of State's Savingram No. 96 which
forwarded the Legal Adviser's comments on the draft Bill enclosed
(18) with the Governor's despatch No. 14. I attach a copy of my note
which discusses the Legal Adviser's comments. My note and the
copy of the Bill attached to this Report indicate the extent to
which effect has been given to the Legal Adviser's suggestions,
HONG KONG,
3. June.
1949.
Attorney General.