CO129-540-5 Water supply- Shing Mun Valley Waterworks scheme 11-5-1932 - 7-12-1932 — Page 79

Furthermore, difficulties may be experienced in

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obtaining men with the qualifications required on the

terms now proposed and they suggest that a margin of

15% should be allowed on the commencing salaries, which

will not be offered unless absolutely necessary.

3. We are in agreement with the Consulting

Engineers proposals and I have to request general

authority to proceed with the engagement of staff on

these lines, it being understood that any departure from

the numbers and salaries, as at present specified, would

be referred to your Department before action was taken.

4. The Consulting Engineers have recommended the

appointment of Mr.G. B. G. Hull, M. Inst.C.E., to the post

of Resident Engineer at a fixed salary of £2,750 per

annum, plus a housing allowance of $250 per month and a

car allowance of $150 per month with a provision for

leave during his service under conditions which will be

embodied in his agreement and which will be in

conformity with the usual conditions of service.

Particulars of his experience are attached. He has been

interviewed by us and is considered to be in every way

suitable for the appointment. Mr. Hull has passed the

medical examination and provisional arrangements have

been made for him to sail for Hong Kong on the

21st October. It is, therefore, necessary that we should

receive the Secretary of State's approval of his

appointment as soon as possible.

5. We await the receipt of the Consulting

Engineers' recommendations in regard to the remaining

posts.

6. Draft forms of agreement for the engagement of

the necessary staff are in course of preparation and it

is hoped shortly to submit them to your Department for

approval.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

amous

for Crown Agents.