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HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. 253

27th December, 1935.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.

A meeting of the Finance Committee was held in the Council Chamber, the Colonial Secretary (Sir Thomas Southorn, K.B.E., C.M.G.) presiding.

ALSO PRESENT:―

THE COLONIAL TREASURER (HON. MR. E. TAYLOR).

HON. SIR HENRY POLLOCK, KT., K.C., LL.D.

HON. MR. J. P. BRAGA, O.B.E.

HON. MR. S. W. TS'O, C.B.E., LL.D.

HON. MR. T. N. CHAU.

HON. MR. J. J. PATERSON.

HON. MR. W. H. BELL.

HON. MR. M. K. LO.

MR. H. R. BUTTERS, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).

ABSENT:―

HON. MR. R. M. HENDERSON, (Director of Public Works).

HON. SIR WILLIAM SHENTON, KT.

Votes totalling $17,667, contained in Message No. 18 from H.E. The Governor were considered.

Item 96.―28, Miscellaneous Services:―47, Telegrams $4,500.00.

Hon. Mr. S. W. TS'O.―I would like to ask whether there is any special arrangement between the Government and the Telegraph Company with regard to charges?

THE CHAIRMAN.―Yes, but I cannot, without reference, say exactly what it is. All the votes were approved.