CO129-611-4 Development Committee- reports on various aspects 11-12-1945 - 14-7-1947 — Page 27

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in September, 1946, and has assumed the Chairmanship.

Hazlerigg continues to serve as a member.

4.

Since the original establishment of the

Mr.

Committee I have appointed Mr. C. J. Colman, Chairman-designate

of the Hong Kong Port Trust, as an additional member in view

of his wide experience of port development matters.

5.

The duties of the Committee are to assist in

the preparation of a comprehensive plan for the development

of the Colony under the terms of the Colonial Development

and Welfare Act and in accordance with the instructions

contained in the circular despɛtoh referred to in paragraph

1 above, and to examine certain draft schemes which have been

put forward in connection with the allotment to this Colony

of funds under the provisions of the Act.

6.

As requested in the circular savingram under

reference, I will keep you informed of any changes in the

constitution of the Committee and of its recommendations as

soon as they have been formulated.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

MARK YOUNG

GOVERNOR.