CO129-587-21 Fees for survey of emigration vessels in China 28-11-1940 - 30-12-1940 — Page 16

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other fees has also been affected by the vagaries of the

dollar, feels very strongly that the existing scale of

survey fees is not appropriate to present conditions, the

sterling equivalent being now less than one-fifth of the

sterling equivalent in 1910.

5.

I consider that Captain Le Patourel has a

legitimate grievance and have the honour to recommend the

adoption of the following sliding scale of fees for the

survey of emigration vessels:

For a vessel of 1,000 tons, net registered

tonnage, or less

£ 3.

Exceeding 1,000 tons, but not exceeding

1,500

£ 3.10.0.

6.

Exceeding 1,500 tons, but not exceeding

2,000

Rising by 10/- for every additional 500

tons, or fraction thereof.

£ 4.

The substitution of a sterling scale for a

dollar scale would present no difficulties locally and

seems desirable on account of the uncertain future of

the Chinese National Dollar.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient,

humble Servant,

(Signed)

N. Fitzmaurice.

Consul General.