CO129-581-5 Proposed formation of Statistical Department 28-6-1939 - 28-6-1939 — Page 3

No. 455

Sir,

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG.

28th June, 1939.

With reference to your despatch No. 426

of 6th December, 1938, with which you forwarded a

copy of a memorandum by Mr. D. Kelvin-Stark on

his proposed course of statistical study, I have

the honour to transmit for your information a

copy of a further memorandum by Mr. Kelvin-Stark

on his studies with a view to establishing a

statistical department under this Government.

2.

Mr. Kelvin-Stark is at present engaged

upon the preparation of a further report on the

statistical work now carried on by various depart-

ments. When that is completed I hope to be able

to put forward for your approval definite plans

for further action.

I have the honour to be,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

&C.,

&C.,

&C.

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

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Ad. Worthents

Governor.