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Head 27. Defence.
B. Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force.
As was stated last year the estimates for this new unit have been largely guess work, and it is therefore not surprising to find a number of changes. The total for Other Charges, however, shows a slight decrease.
Under Special Expenditure the $500 provided for 1936 for alteration and enlargement of Ward-room was not spent, but $1,500 is provided for 1937, under sub-head 19, for alterations to the "Cornflower" to provide lecture accommodation.
On the recommendation of the Naval Authorities certain changes and additions have been made in the instructional staff arrangements. It is proposed to appoint a retired naval officer, probably of the rank of Lieutenant-Commander, to the new post of Officer Instructor, a post which is considered essential for an efficient scheme of training. The salary of this officer will be $600 per month and the post will be full-time, tenable for a period of years. This post will make the services of the present part-time officer instructor unnecessary, and the part- time instructional staff will be changed to one warrant officer and two petty officers, the amount required for allowances to instructors being reduced by $1,200.
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An allowance of $600 per annum is being made to the Commander of the Force on account of the out of pocket expenses necessarily incurred by that officer in connection with his duties.
Head 28. Miscellaneous Services.
As indicated last year Government will in 1937 contri- bute to the Hong Kong Travel Association up to the amount secured by public subscription, subject to a maximum of $15,000.
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