Estimates-1968 — Page 51

Head 27-DEFENCE: HONG KONG REGIMENT (THE VOLUNTEERS)

Estimate 1967-68

Approved Estimate 1966-67

$

45

1

Personal emoluments

756,600

703,000

Other Charges

I-ANNUALLY RECURRENT

Administration:

(1) Fuel, light and power

24,300

b

25,400

(2) Incidental expenses

3,200

3.200

(3) Publications

2,700

2,200

(4) Rent

3.900

3,900

(5) Uniforms

1,200

1,200

35,300

3

Arms, ammunition and armoury stores

194,800

209,300

4

Maintenance:

(1) Optical instruments

9,000

a

6,000

(2) Rifle ranges

$

1,000

3,000

10,000

5

Pay and allowances

663,000 b

720,000

6

Stores and equipment

43,600

45,000

7

Training expenses

237,400

233,000

8

Transport:-

(1) Running expenses of vehicles

$ 10,000

10,000

(2) Travelling expenses

$

18,000

18,000

28,000

9

Uniforms and accoutrements for disciplined staff

71,700

70,000

Total, Annually Recurrent

1,283,800

1,350,200

II SPECIAL EXPENDITURE

10

Equipment for reorganization

27,600 h

27.600

11

Motor vehicles

211,600 fn

144,800

12

Radio equipment

306,100 fn

108,800

13

Respirators

4,500

Portable shelter

1.000

Total, Special Expenditure

549,800

282,200

Total, Other Charges

1,833,600

1,632,400

Total Expenditure

2,590,200

2,335,400

Subhead 11 Includes revote of $22,000 and $189,600

for replacements.

Subhead 12 Includes revote of $81,300.