CO129-485 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1924 [8-12] — Page 23

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HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

THE CHAIRMAN-This is a revote of a sum included in the 1923 estimates but not expended.

Approved.

Married Quarters for Weihaiwei

Police

The Governor recommended the Council to vote of sum $11,000 on account of Public Works, extraordinary, Kowloon buildings, married quarters for Wei-hai- wei Police at Mongkok Police Station.

THE CHAIRMAN-This has already been approved by the Finance Committee.

Approved.

Government House Furniture

The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $10,000 in aid of the vote, Governor, other charges, furniture.

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THE CHAIRMAN-I think hon. members aware of the fact that large sum is required to put the furniture in Government House in proper order. During the war, very little was done, and now it is proposed to get rid of a large amount of furniture which is quite worn out.

HON. MR. HOLYOAK-I believe it was advocated by the the hon. members two years ago.

HON. MR. BIRD-Will this vote bring it up to date?

THE CHAIRMAN-I understand that it has been gone into by the Public Works Department and this will do it.

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HON. MR. HOLYOAK-I don't think this is the final vote, Sir.

The vote was approved.

Travelling Expenses for Harbour Officials

The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $1,770 in aid of the vote Harbour Master's Department, In- cidental expenses.

THE CHAIRMAN explained the vote as being for travelling expenses for senior officers. The matter had been very care- fully considered.

Approved.

The Care of Lunatics

The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum of $2,600 in aid of the vote Charitable Services, grants in aid of Charitable Institutions, John G. Kerr Hospital, Canton.

THE CHAIRMAN-This has already been agreed to by the Finance Committee. It is payment for taking in more lunatics than were expected.

Approved.

P.W.D. Unexpended Balances

The Committee considered the Preliminary List embodied in the Financial Minute relat- ing to redistribution of unexpended balances of Public Works Department votes for the year 1924, and agreed to the adoption of the proposal therein.