8.—7 [PT. I].

YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH, 1942.

MARINE DEPARTMENT—continued.

REMARKS. (a) Increased subsidy authorized. (b) Additional amount required to cover loss by enemy action and increase in stock held in New Zealand. (c) Increased subsidy authorized. (d) Increased overtime rates and more efficient check on passenger transport. (e) Subsidy authorized for the Auckland - Port Fitzroy passenger-service by steamer. (/) Previously charged direct to light-dues revenue. (g) Termination of tenancies in scattered premises and consolidated accommodation arising out of transfer of offices. (h) Several transfers will eventuate during 1941-42. (i) Number of officers, 17. Travelling-allowance, £37 ; motor-car allowance, £10; rail and boat fares, £42. (j ) Expenses in connection with launching new vessel, £2. (k) Cost of survey heavier than anticipated. (?) Cost of removal to new premises lower than anticipated. (m) Includes recovery of portion of shipping subsidies from other interested Departments.

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