CO129-534-3 Report of Retrenchment Commission 4-5-1931 - 19-2-1932 — Page 82

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Public Works Department. (70).

could be done by Chinese; but more satisfactory training arrangements must first be introduced.

A proportionately greater share of

expenses should fall on parents not domiciled in Hong Kong and no grants should be paid in respect of

their children (excepting the case of British

parents "living in an outpost").

The cost of education beyond a fixed lump

sum provided out of general revenue should be raised

by an education rate.

The Commission's proposals will result in

considerable reductions in staff.

The Diocesan Boys School buildings should

be taken over as the new Central British School, the

Diocesan Boys being transferred to a more humble

building and situation.

set up.

Reorganization is necessary.

A separate Waterworks Department should be

The Colony's water should be price-costed

and charges adjusted to meet costs.

From the engineering standpoint it is

important that the financial year should be altered,

to run from 1st April - 31st March.

The use of Direct Labour should be extended.

Reforms in the system of tenders and

contracts are suggested.

For intermittent work permanent Departmental

staff should not be employed.

Department.

Economies are suggested in the Architectural

Work in the Public Health and Buildings

Ordinance Office would be reduced if plans sent in

by

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