XN000022-1974-02-27 — Page 1

香港政府

GIS新聞處

DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN

CONTENTS

Wednesday, February 27, 1974

Tax increases affecting drivers, smokers and drinkers announced

Tax relief for plant and machinery depreciation

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Aurt

Big increases in government spending on public services .............

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Deficit Budget for next financial year

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Surplus for 1973-74 predicted to be $200 million

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The Financial Secretary explains new budget proposals on television

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Long-term look at Hong Kong's capital expenditure

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West Point-Lai Chi Kok cross-harbour bus route starts soon..

Mini bus restrictions near Upper Peak Tram Terminus

Immigration Department's Investigation Division moves to new officos

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Daily guide to wholesale prices and supply of basic food commodities

Relcase time: 9.00 p.m

Issued by Government Information Services, Beaconsfield House, Hong Kong. Tel: 5-233191

PRH 7

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