CO129-586-10 War Taxation- secondment of income tax officials and recruitment of tax assessors 4-3-1940 - 24-4-1940 — Page 28

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COPY OF TELEGRAM FROM THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, HONG KONG, TO CROWN AGENTS.

Dated 23rd February

War Revenue Taxation on basis of partial income tax under consideration. Should be grateful if immediate action could be taken to ascertain prospect of recruitment on 2 years agreement in the first instance of 6 Assessors who should be Chartered Accountants or possessing similar qualifications and have some experience of income tax. Should be glad of advice as to salary necessary but Government contemplate £600 to £800 per annum according to qualifications and experience. Kindly advise as early as possible.

COPY OF TELEGRAM FROM CROWN AGENTS TO THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, HONG KONG.

Dated 23rd February

Your telegram of 23rd February Tax Assessors impossible to say definitely without advertising but our opinion is that in present conditions recruitment should not be difficult and the salary you suggest adequate.

COPY OF TELEGRAM FROM THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, HONG KONG, TO CROWN AGENTS.

Dated 4th March

Kindly

Grateful your telegram of 23rd February Tax Assessors. advertise. Suggested salary is inclusive with no allowances whatsoever. Single men preferred.

COPY OF TELEGRAM FROM THE CROWN AGENTS, TO COLONIAL SECRETARY, HONG KONG.

Dated 8th March

Your telegram 4th March have advertised for Tax Assessors if suitable candidates forthcoming may we engage six. If necessary to recruit any married men may family passages be provided in accordance with standard agreement.

COPY OF TELEGRAM FROM THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, HONG KONG, TO CROWN AGENTS.

Dated 9th March

Six may be

Referring to your telegram 8th March Tax Assessors. engaged but not family passages should be provided in view of shortage and cost of accommodation suitable for families.