CO129-590-11 Commission of Enquiry into irregularities in Immigration Departments 22-4-1941 - 19-12-1941 — Page 342

Extract from Hong Kong Legislative Council

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of 30th January, 1941. (on 5 35 37/41).

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Item 299.-30, Fublic Works Extraordinary: Miscellaneous: Alterations to Four Godowns for Use as an Immigration Depôt, $24,600.

HON.Mr.LI.-What is the rent payable on these godowns? Only structure alterations and repairs, electrical works and water supply and drainage are mentioned here. There is nothing about rent.

THE CHAIRMAN.- The rent is 240 per mensem each.

HON.MR.LI.- Is the lease for a long term?

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY.- I think it is only for a year.

HON.Mr.LI.- I think it is a lot of money. to spend for such a short time.

THE CHAIRMAN.- That is the only information I have $240 a month reduced from $265. The Government Assessor considers the amount fair.

HON.MR.D'ALMADA If we get notice to quit at the end of the year it means we are paying at the rate of

3,000 a month for the four godowns for the year.

THE CHAIRMAN. The lease is for one year. If Government wants the property for another year, the lease can be extended for a similar period if three

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months'