CO129-572-4 Provision of free quarters for senior government officers 23-11-1937 - 29-6-1938 — Page 7

G. O.

Mr. Rogers

Mr.

Mr.

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Sir H. Moore.

Sir G. Tomlinson.

Sir C. Bottomley.

Sir J.Shuckburgh.

23/6.58.

Permt. U.S. of S.

Parly. U.S. of S.

53u80/38 Hong Kong.

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Secretary of State.

Sir,

DRAFT.

HONG KONG.

NO.

GOVERNOR.

202.

FURTHER ACTION.

(7)

Downing Street,

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June, 1938.

I have etc. to acknowledge the

receipt of your despatch No.382 of the

11th of May regarding the provision of

quarters for senior officers, and to inform

you that I approve your proposal for the

purchase by Government of Mr. Pegg's

house at a price of $40,000, subject to

the consent of the Legislative Council

also being obtained.

2. I concur in the policy advocated

your

in para.4 of the despatch of adding to the

's

Colonial Government\stock of suitable houses

when favourable opportunities occur.

I have, etc.

(Sg4. MALOOL" MacDONALD

(*2132-150) Wt. 42270-82 15,000 4/38 T.S. 695