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5. We wish to record that certain unofficial members of the Committee note that the maximum salaries of the Government launch crews are higher than those paid by Commercial firms, and it is desirable to keep the salaries of Government crews as near as is practicable to an equality with those paid by Commercial firms.

6. We endorse the policy of the Harbour Master in the matter of fuel for

launches.

7. We are agreed that the present allowance of stores issued to launches may stand, but recommend that constant checking and supervision be main- tained.

8. We are agreed that the present arrangements for repairs to launches are

satisfactory.

11th December, 1931.

(Sd.)

G. F. HOLE, Chairman.

D. BURLINGHAM.

G. R. SAYER,

R. M. DYER.

C. G. S. MACKIE.

I dissent from recommendation No. 3 above and recommend the following:

"That one launch be removed from the Harbour Department establishment of launches and in the event of one of the Government Marine Surveyor's launches breaking down, either the M/L Lila or the Assistant Govern- ment Marine Surveyor's (Yaumati) launch be used in place".

D. BURLINGHAM.

1. I dissent from recommendation No. 3 above and recommend the following

"That a complete reduction be made of two of the four launches attached to the Government Marine Surveyor's Office and that the question of the necessity of adjusting the travelling allowances to the Government Marine Surveyors be left for the consideration of the Government".

2. As regards recommendation No. 1, while on grounds of economy I feel bound to support it, I desire to record my regret that it should be necessary to spend so large a sum on repairs to S.D. 2-a type of vessel which is inconvenient for the work required of it.

3. As regards recommendation No. 6 my understanding is that this refers to the substitution of Diesel for coal-burning engines.

G. R. SAYER.

15th December, 1931.