I move:—
That a supplementary sum not exceeding £12,600 be granted to defray the Charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending 31st March, 1948, for Rates and Contributions in lieu of Rates, etc., in respect of Government Property, and for Contributions towards Rates on Premises occupied by Representatives of External Governments.
The additional provision of £12,600 is required because the rates in a number of rating areas proved to be higher than was anticipated when the original Estimate was being prepared. The original provision for this service was £178,300 and the revised provision is £190,900.