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THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.-Yes, it will complete the work. The work is to be finished in February.
THE CHAIRMAN.-Yes, but there is $71,000 to go in next year.
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.-The gaol will be ready to be opened in February, but what additional items remain to be done I do not know.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER. I think they got on with the work quicker than was anticipated.
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.-We shall require $71,000 for next year. The $48,000 is the balance we shall require this year and $71,000 next year. As the Colonial Treasurer has said we have got on more quickly and we shall require the money in 1931.
HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK.-The work will be finished in April?
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.-No, February.
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HON. MR. R. H. KOTEWALL.-It is stated that salaries and the cost of printing the report are not included in the sum of $35,202 now asked for. Can you tell us for whom were the salaries paid and the total amount?
THE CHAIRMAN.-The salaries were not charged to this Government. We do not know what they are. We only know that they have not charged us for them.
THE COLONIAL TREASURER. The cost of printing the report is borne by the Home Government and also the salaries. We are not paying.
HON. MR. KOTEWALL.-Arising out of this item, can Government, at an early date, make a statement of its intentions with regard to the recommendations of the Commission?
THE CHAIRMAN.-It will make a statement as early as possible but I cannot tell you when that will be.
HON. MR. KOTEWALL.-But a statement will be made?
THE CHAIRMAN.-Certainly, ultimately, but I cannot tell you when it will be made, as it will certainly have to go to England first.
HON. MR. MACKIE.-Have you asked for the views of the Chamber of Commerce and the Banking Association?
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