CO129-586-9 War Taxation 24-7-1940 - 28-5-1941 — Page 23

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

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HONG KONG.

RECEIVED

31 OCT 1940

C. O. REGY

16th September, 1940.

My Lord,

Enclosure No.1.

Enclosure No.2.

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51.

With reference to Mr. N.L.Smith's despatch No.332 of 24th July, 1940, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance

intituled:-

2.

"An Ordinance to amend further the

War Revenue Ordinance, 1940."

The enclosed report by the Attorney-

General explains the objects and reasons of the

Ordinance.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble serval

Esuonou

Officer Administering the Government.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LORD LLOYD OF DOLOBRAN,

&C.,

&C.,

&c.