B—7 [PT. I]

DETAILS OF ESTIMATES FOR THE

BROADCASTING ACCOUNT—continued

(a) Includes expenses in connection with New Zealand Listener (total expenses, £44,535). (b) Increased provision necessary to maintain worn out but at present irreplaceable equipment. (c) Number of officers, 108. Travelling-expenses, £936; travelling-allowances, £667; motor-car allowances, £383 ; motor-car hire, £393. (d) Medical expenses of staff injured whilst on official duties.

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1945-46. V OTE —BROADCASTING —continued 1946-47. Voted. Expended. Other Charges for and incidental to — continued £ £ £ Publishing and distribution charges (a) 2,150 2,000 1,829 Rent and rates (a) 17,000 17,000 14,938 Repairs and maintenance of buildings, roads, fences, grounds, office and studio fixtures, &c., and transmitting and technical equipment (including valve and other replacements) .. .. .. (a) (6) 60,000 60,000 38,718 Subsidies to " B " stations 225 225 225 Transfer and removal expenses (a) 1,500 1,000 1,339 Travelling allowances and expenses (a) 2,500 2,000 (c) 2,379 Contingencies (a) 50 50 (,1)6 Donation to National Patriotic Fund 2,000 2,000 292,940 280,940 198,650 TOTAL .. 497 940 463,440 382,141 1