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Owing to the financial conditions prevailing and the consequent curtailment of some of the activities contemplated in my previous report the appointment of the special advisory Board mentioned therein has been held over pending the more active prosecution of hydro-electric development. Meanwhile the whole of the work of operation and management of the Department's existing plants, the investigation and design of new works and plant, and the construction of new works is being carried on by the staff of the Public Works Department, to whom I am indebted for their loyalty and energetic support during the last year. CONCLUSION. In conclusion, while regretting that the financial situation will not permit my carrying out all the work which the present favourable state of organization and supply of labour and material would permit, it has been my aim in drawing up my proposals to so allocate the available funds as to ensure prosecution of the projects which will lead to maximum production and generally produce the greatest good for the greatest number.