Fes all eas, coectred cheering.
Mr. Laxpatis: Mr, Chairmen, ladies and gentlemen. I am afraid I most call for poll on behalf of the Council. (Hear, hear). We were given instractions to increase the Police Force and we have carried that out and now comes the question of paying for it, and that is the reason why no one has pointed out any item which we should take out of the Budget. The main item of increased expenditure is Force, which was done instractionsand, therefore, itis necessary for the Council to ask for a poll. (Hear, hear).
Mr. question on a point of order.
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