occupied in hearing disputes concerning land, in which sphere they have powers similar to those of the Supreme Court. With the help of the Medical and Health Officer, the Depart- ment is responsible in the New Territories for much of the work done in the city by the Urban Council.
Other Departments
Since the war a Public Relations Officer has been appointed to transmit news and explain government policy to the public. and to keep government informed of public opinion.
The Government Statistician, whose office is equipped with a Hollerith installation for the tabulation of information, is responsible for the production of any statistical matter required by any department of government.
The Quartering Authority is responsible generally for the allocation of accommodation within government and for the requisition of premises.
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