8.—7 [PT. I].

DETAILS OF ESTIMATES FOR THE

CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT —continued.

(a) Decreases due to smaller importations of motor-spirit. Estimated. (b) Credits-in-aid— Other "J®"* 1 - Salaries, Charges. Total. 19,19-40. 1939-40. £ £ £ £ £ Subdivision I .. 19,970 3,610 23,580 28,410 29,356 II 15 15 15 14 Totals .. 19,970 3,625 (o) 23,595 28,425 29,370

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Number 1939-40 of Persona. VOTE—CUSTOMS—continued. 1940 -41. 1940-411939-40 r, . Voted. Expended. Subdivision No. II. —Customs : Miscellaneous Services —continued. £ £ £ Other Charges for and incidental to —continued. Refund of duty on artificial respirators (iron lungs) donated by Lord Nuffield to New Zealand Hospital Boards .. 50 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.. .. .. .. .. 75 75 18 Chairs for invalids, and clothing, apparatus, and other articles for persons in poor circumstances who cannot pay the duty .. .. .. .■ .■ 25 25 7 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., would 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 25 35 Refund of— Duty to the extent of the British preferential rate, on racing-boats imported by or for rowing clubs .. 25 100 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 .. .. .. 140 125 132 Estimated credits-in-aid under Section 51 of the Public Revenues Act, 1926 (see end of vote) — Miscellaneous .. .. . . • • £15 Total —Subdivision No. II ■■ ■■ 5,114 5,279 4,649 Gross Total .. .. .. •• 192,792 203,383 j 187,760 Credits-in-aid (ft) .. .. (a)23,595 28,425 29,370 NET TOTAL .. 169,197 174,958 158,390