CO129-586-8 War Taxation 2-2-1940 - 11-5-1940 — Page 106

No. 298.

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG,

22nd June, 1940.

Enclosure No.1.

Ausd. 50°

Enclosure No.2.

My Lord,

RS

***

-1 AUG 10 C. U. REGY

I have the honour to submit for the

signification of His Majesty's pleasure the

following Ordinance intituled:-

2.

"An Ordinance to Prevent the Passing

On of War Property Tax".

The enclosed report by the Attorney

General explains the objects and reasons of the

Ordinance.

THIS RIGHT HONOURABLE

LORD LLOYD OF DOLCBRAN,

&c.,

&c.,

&c.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,

NE. Smith

Officer Administering the Government.