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8. In the case of Hongkong, the Chairman mentioned that it was estimated that the new road in course of construction from near the Naval Hospital to Wanchai Gap would render accessible sites for about 70 houses. On the hillsides above Wongueichong Village, it was estimated that sites for about 150 houses existed, all of which could be reached by branch roads from the road already referred to. The first section of a road by way of Wongneichong Gap to afford more direct communication with the South side of the Island would shortly be undertaken and it was intended to construct a road in continuation of Bowen Road, contouring the hills above Tai Hang Village. These roads would render accessible large areas of hillsides which were suitable for building pur- poses. In the western portion of Hongkong, the construction of a road skirting the southern slopes of Mount Davis, and connecting Pokfulam Road with Victoria Road, would shortly be begun and would render available sites for about 28 houses.

9. In order to make provision for the housing of the Chinese working classes, the Committee were of opinion that every endeavour should be made to expedite the carrying out of the Praya East Reclamation Scheme.

Laid before the Legislative Council this 17th day of June, 1920.

W. J. CARRIE,

Clerk of Councils.

W. CHATHAM, Chairman,