CO129-573-5 Formation of statistical Branch of the Secretariat 20-4-1938 - 13-10-1938 — Page 22

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THE REGISTRAR GENERAL,

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Downing Street,

3. October, 1938.

I am etc. to inform you that

proposals have recently been received

from the Governor of Hong Kong for the

formation of a statistical branch of

Adminishahin

the Colonial Secretariat in the Colony.

The Governor has asked that facilities

FURTHER ACTION.

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may be obtained for Mr. D. Kelvin-

Stark, an officer of the Colonial

Administrative Service who is now in

Don H leave,

England on leave, to study Government

statistical work in this country

prior to his taking up duty in the new

branch on his return to Hong Kong.

2. The Secretary of State would

be grateful if arrangements could be

made for Mr. Kelvin-Stark to be

accorded facilities for the study of

statistical work in your department.

3.