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the Manchester disaster and after careful consideration it

was decided that no special legislation for compulsory

inspection was necessary.

5.

Nevertheless in view of local conditions

it would appear desirable to consider the introduction of

legislation in the Colony to compel the adequate and

periodical examination of gasometers and to prescribe the

conditions under which such holders may be erected or

maintained in populous districts and I shall be glad to

receive any advice and information which the Home Office

and Ministry of Health may be in a position to furnish as

to the desirability of introducing such legislation, having

in view the generally unfavourable geographic position of

Hong Kong.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

I

the

Governor, &c.,

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