Estimates-1954 — Page 33

Head 8-DEFENCE

A.-R.H.K.D.F. HEADQUARTERS AND HONG KONG REGIMENT,--Contd.

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Approved Estimate 1952-53

Estimate 1953-54

$

$

$

$

es

Other Charges

13 Stores and equipment

40,000

14 Training expenses

270,000

15 Travelling expenses

500

16 Uniforms for civilian staff

1,000

17 Upkeep of rifle ranges

5,000

Total Other Charges

1,067,800

Special Expenditure

18 Motor transport

19 Special equipment

20 Coronation contingent Duplicating equipment

Total Special Expenditure

Total Expenditure

148,500 207,000

700

356,200

1,963,418

40,000

320,000 (15)

500 1,000

4,000 (11)

1,704,500

18,500 (16) 365,000 (17)

85,000

468,500

2,680,465

(1) 1 new post previously provided for under

Seconded army personnel

(2) Previously non-pensionable

(3) 1 post previously provided for under Tem-

porary staff

(4) Command allowance provided for under

Allowance to Commandant

(5) Staff now itemised

(6) Previously provided for under Temporary staff (7) Title changed from Seconded army personnel (8) Personnel changed

(9) Previously provided for under Miscellaneous

Services

(10) Provided for in part under Personal emolu-

ments

(11) Previously overestimated

(12) More overtime worked

13) More lighting

(14) Previously underestimated (15) Strength increased (16) 1 replacement vehicle (17) Revote in part