8.—7 [PT. I].

DETAILS OF ESTIMATES FOR THE

CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT —continued.

(а) Extra amount expected to bo refunded on account of the increase in the rate of sales tax from 5 per cent, to 10 per cent. o , . Other Estimated. Recovered. (б) Credits-in-aid— M *™' »«««■ T.U '««'■ ISM " 4I ' £ £ £ £ £ Subdivision I .. .. 21,070 3,300 24,370 23,580 27,261 II .. .... 10 10 15 6 Totals .. 21,070 3,310 24,380 23,595 27,267

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Number - 1010-4-1 01 Perso " 9 ' VOTE—CUSTOMS—continued. 1941-42. 1841-42 1940 41 Subdivision No _ u.—Customs : Miscellaneous Services— Voted. Expended. continued. £ £ £ Charges foe and incidental to —continued. Refund of duty on artificial respirators (iron lungs) donated by Lord Nuffield to New Zealand Hospital Boards .. 50 50 48 Refund of duty and sales tax on — Advertising folders, stationery, or similar articles as may be approved by the Minister of Customs, sent by oversea municipal or similar bodies, or harbour, railway, steamship, or similar organizations, for free distribution in New Zealand.. .. .. .. .. 50 75 19 Chairs for invalids, and clothing, apparatus, and other articles for persons in poor circumstances who cannot pay the duty .. .. .. .. .. 25 25 1 Medals and similar articles imported by agricultural and pastoral associations, or other associations or societies approved by the Minister, when the Minister is satisfied that such medals, &c., could not be made in New Zealand .. .. .. .. .. 5 5 Printed matter, and other articles as may be approved by the Minister for the use of Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Navy League, and similar patriotic societies, Red Cross Society, and Young Helpers' League .. .. 50 50 21 Refund of — Duty to the extent of the British preferential rate, on racing-boats imported by or for rowing clubs .. 25 25 License fees for stills to be used in universities and public * hospitals, and for stills not in use sealed up to the satisfaction of the Collector of Customs .. .. 5 5 Sales tax on artificial poppies to be sold for the benefit of returned New Zealand soldiers .. .. .. (a) 280 140 146 Estimated credits-in-aid under Section 51 of the Public Revenues Act, 1926 (see end of vote) — Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. £10 Total—Subdivision No. II .. .. 4,522 5,114 5,051 GROSS Total .. .. .. .. 183,626 192,792 180,845 Credits-in-aid (b) .. .. .. 24,380 23,595 27,267 NET TOTAL .. .. .. 159,246 169,197 153,578