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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 30, 1917.
Mr. POLLOCK seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
QUESTION.--Mr. HOLYOAK, pursuant to notice, asked the following question:-
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Will the Government state what is the estimated cost to the Colony of the suggested Camp for
Defence Corps training in the New Territories?
The Colonial Secretary replied.
OPIUM BILL.-The Attorney General moved the First reading of a Bill intituled An Ordinance to make further provision against the counterfeiting of labels, wrappers and marks used in connection with Government opium.
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Bill read a first time.
CONTRACTS (WAR RESTRICTIONS) BILL.--The Attorney General moved the First read- ing of a Bill intituled An Ordinance to make provision with regard to the effect on certain contracts of certain requirements regulations and restrictions rendered necessary by the present war.
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
Question put and agreed to.
Bill read a first time.
FERRIES BILL.-The Attorney General moved the First reading of a Bill intituled An Ordinance to regulate Ferries.
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Bill read a first time.
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANIES DEPOSIT BILL.--The Attorney General moved the First reading of a Bill intituled An Ordinance to provide for the making of deposits by certain persons firms and companies carrying on fire or marine insurance business.
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Bill read a first time.
PENSION AMENDMENT BILL.The Attorney General moved the First reading of a Bill intituled An Ordinance to amend the Pension Ordinance, 1862.
The Colonial Secretary seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Bill read a first time.
ADJOURNMENT.-The Council then adjourned until Thursday, the 29th day of November, 1917.
CLAUD SEVERN,
Officer Administering the Government.
Confirmed this 29th day of November, 1917.
E. BULLOCK,
Clerk of Councils.
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