CO129-578-6 Cost of living figures 11-2-1939 - 13-1-1940 — Page 23

No. 5773/1938.

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COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,

HONG KONG,

31st May, 1939.

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The Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong, presents

his compliments to the Under Secretary of State for

the Colonies, London, and with reference to his note

of 11th February, 1939, is directed to forward for

information two copies of the cost of living figures,

as at 1st April, 1939, prepared by Messrs. Butterfield

and Swire, Hong Kong.

The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies,

London.