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preparatory to taking over the duties from the Indian
Force, and also for passages and leave pay for the

Indians.
Govt, departments. In these departments a saving
of Rs 14,000/- has been achieved by means of reduction

of staff and a 10fo cut on all salaries and also by the

fact that it happens that during 1350 none of the
senior officials are.due for leave.
Education. A saving of Rs 10,000/- is to be effected

by a cut in salaries, various economies and the decision

to close one of the two boys1 schools in Manama and
combine the two in one building, the Jaffaria school,

which will enable the girls1 school to be moved into
what is now the Sunni school building, This arrange-

ment is to come into force at the beginning of the
school term. It is like^o cause some disturbance.
Medical. A rent of Rs 4,800/- per annum is paid

to H. E. Shaikh Eamad for the site of the Quarantine

camp which is leased from him.
Municipalities. A grant of Rs 1000/- per month is made
to each of the Municipal councils.

The last four' items have been reduced to the very

lowest possible amount, The Rs 2000/- is intended to
cover the government’s contribution towards loss during

the year in the electric scheme, assuming that the
revenue does not cover the running cost.

Under Agriculture a sufficient amount has been pro­
vided to pay the salary of the Agriculturist for three

months and also for the upkeep of the Palace garden.
There is a small surplus under this heading. The

Agriculturist has been given provisional notice and