CO129-586-8 War Taxation 2-2-1940 - 11-5-1940 — Page 151

No.222.

54002/4

35

MAY 1940

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG.

27th April, 1940.

BEGY

Enclosure No.1.

Ausdby (45)

Enclosure No.2.

Sir,

I have the honour to submit for the

signification of His Majesty's pleasure the

following Ordinance intituled:-

2.

An Ordinance to impose war taxes and to

regulate the Collection thereof.

The enclosed report by the Attorney

General explains the objects and reasons of the

Ordinance.

d.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

&C.,

&C.,

&C.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

161

C.A.s. hortet

Governor.