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inato representatives who could assist us with advice on current godown practice, the Fire Insurance Association to nominate a representative to give advice on Fire Insurance practice, and the Marine Department to

nominate an officer to assist with information on the administration of

the Dangerous Goods Ordinance by that Department. Both Chambers of Com- merce and the Association were also invited to make representations

which might be of assistance to the Commission in its recommendations.

The Commission also received assistance from Mr. T. Murphy, the Fire As-

sessor of the Fire Insurance Association. We are much indebted to these

gentlemen for their advice and assistance. A list of persons who gave evidence before the Commission is attached as Appendix 1 to our report.

16. The arrangements for the preliminary examination of witnesses and the preparation of plans and an extensive series of photographs were

undertaken by Detective Sub-Inspector A. Shaw of the Police Force, who

was assisted in these duties by the Buildings Ordinance Office of the

Tublic Works Department, and the Government Laboratory. We wish to re-

cord cur appreciation of the excellent work of Sub-Inspector Shaw The

senior officers of the Fire Brigade were available at all times for

questioning. The Chief Officer prepared for us a useful and comprehen-

sive memorandum on the equipment and working of the Fire Brigade, which

was of great value to us in preparing our recommendations.