CO129-532-1 Basis of assessment for military contributions 9-12-1930 - 29-3-1932 — Page 123

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3. For 1930 the actual receipts up to 30th September amount to

$291,446 and it is estimated that for the full year the receipts

will total $400,000. The working expenses based on actual figures

to 30th September and an estimate for the remaining three months

amount to $258,390 leaving a net revenue of $141,610.

20 on gross revenue $400,000

cent

20% on net revenue

Vor

000 =

$141,610 #

A reduction in Military Contribution of

Contrib

4.

180,000.

28,322

-

$51,678 for the year.

Summarising the above if these proposals are agreed to the

net effect would be as under :

In respect of the percentage allowance on capital $464,298 as at 31.12.29

In respect of net receipts 1929.

A reduction in the contribution of

3,714

35,823.

$39,537 for 1930

B.

In respect of the percentage allowance on capital $523,298 as at 31.12.30

In respect of net receipts 1930

A reduction in the contribution of

5.

4,186

51,678

$55,864 for 1931

Regarding the percentage rate of 4 as fixed by the Ordinance

erant

it is suggested that this be increased to 6 as representing a more

equitable basis owing to increased interest rates now obtaining.

USE OF MOTOR VANS.

6.

A reference to page 9 of the 1931 Revenue Estimates will shew

under the sub-head "Use of Motor Vans" a sum of $25,000. These

receipts represent the fees received in respect of the transport of

carcases by Government Motor Heat fans from Abattoir to arket

It is a commercial undertaking and the fees are designed to cover

running costs only. The maintenance of this service is estimated

for under Head 26 Sanitary Department and comprises the following

items:

Subhead 33 Motor Meat Vans running expenses

(page 66 Estimates 1931)

Personal Emoluments (p.68 Estimates 1931)

50 meat Forters.

Rent Allowances.

H

$12,000

$12,000

8,448 1,488 $ 21,936.

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