executive and clerical. In addition, thirty two technical staff were employed by Cable and Wireless Limited for broadcasting operations.
LICENCES
111. Radio licences increased by 20,631 making a total of 125,319 at the end of the year. This rise did not compare unfavourably with what was considered a remarkable increase of 30,926 last year. The annual fee for a receiving licence remains at $20.
ACCOMMODATION
112. The shortage of accommodation is possibly one of the depart- ment's most difficult problems. Consideration was given during the year to all possibilities which might resolve the problem, but without avail. The year proved to be one of continual moves and re-arrangements in order to make the maximum and most equitable use of space available.
LISTENER RESEARCH
113. To assist in programme planning, listener competitions for both the English and Chinese Services were held in February and March. The audiences of both Services were invited to listen to a selected week, during which regular programmes were broadcasts, and to send in their comments. Radio receivers were offered as first and second prizes in each competition, and pen and pencil sets went to five runners-up. The competitions resulted in the receipt of valuable information and sug- gestions, many of which will be used when possible. The first and second prize-winners in the English competition were Mrs. Patricia S. THOMPSON and Professor David BARKER, and in the Chinese competi- tion, Mrs. TAM Wai-yung and Mr. KAN Kwai-huen.
B.B.C. VISITORS
114. Apart from the many distinguished visitors listed in Appendix E Radio Hong Kong was fortunate to have received calls from Sir James DUFF, Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the B.B.C., Mr. D. M. HODSON, Controller of the Overseas Services of the B.B.C., and Mr. J. T. C. SHERINGHAM of the B.B.C. Monitoring Service.
WEATHER REPORTS
115. Weather reports are supplied by the Royal Observatory. They take the form of General Situation Reports for shipping, and Local Area
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