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Q-And the specifications, could they not be done by a lower paid man ?
A-No.
Q-Or detail drawings?
A-No. A carefully prepared set of plans and specification with quantities form the essence of the contract. If errors occur it at once leads to confusion, and if a con- tractor understands his business there is trouble at once. Then it is possible that items should have been included which are essential for the due completion of work, but un- fortunately have not been include: in the specification nor shewn on the drawings.
Q-Could it not be done by a lower paid man ?
A--No, Sir.
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I. M. XAVIER, P.W.D., sworn :-
By the Chairman.-What is your position in the Public Works Department? A-I am an Assistant Engineer.
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Q-How long have you been in the Department ?
A-Over 14 years.
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Q-In what capacity did you first join?
A-I joined as a draughtsman.
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Q-And how long were you a draughtsman ?
A-I was a draughtsman for about six years.
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Q-And after that what were you ?
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A I became Assistant Engineer after a time.
Q-And you have been an Assistant Engineer for about five years ?
A-No, I have been Assistant Engineer for eight years.
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Q-And with what work are you specially concerne l ?
A-Now?
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Q-Yes. What work are you concerned with now?
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A-I have got the improvement of the lanes in Hongkong, the Pokfulam Conduit Road, the Mongkoktsui Nullah, the road at the Tramway Station, the training of nullahs, and the latrines down at Sookunpoo and down at Belcher's.
Q-How long does it take you each day to discharge your duties ?
A-I generally come down about nine o'clock and go away about five o'clock. It takes me the whole of that time-from nine till five.
Q-That is on the average?
A-That is the average.
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Q-And there are measurements to be taken out ?
A-All this work has to be measured up every month.
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Q-Have you any work that is contracted for by measurement ? A-There is the road leading to Kennedy Road.
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