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responsible for the licensing and control of doctors (Medical Practitioners Ordinance, 1928)*, dentists (Dentists Ordinance, 1945) ** , midwives (Midwives Ordinance, 1929)*** and pharmacists (Pharmacists Ordinance, 1921) .

27. The Government Chemist is keeper of the standards and has been responsible during the past two years for the establishment of the system of metric weights, initially in the larger centres.

28. The Commissioner of Income Tax is responsible for the administration of this system of taxation. He has the assistance of a Deputy and two Assistant Commissioners with the requisite subordinate staff.

29. The Labour Department was constituted during the war (20th July, 1942), its functions and duties being laid down in the Department of Labour Ordinance, 1943 . In general, the duties of the Director are to ensure that international obligations in regard to labour by which Palestine is bound are carried out and he is charged specifically with the administration of a number of Ordinances affecting conditions of employment and the welfare of workers. He is also required to assist. in the settlement of trade disputes and to collaborate with employers and workers in the prevention of accidents and the inculcation of education in matters of hygiene and safety. He advises the 'High Commissioner on the safeguarding and promotion of the general welfare of workers. In particular, the Director is charged with the promotion of trades unions in accordance with accepted principle. The Department has three regional offices and an inspectorate of four British officers under a Chief Inspector. The Director also administers the explosives inspectorate.

The Deputy Director of the Department of Labour has been given special duties in connection with the re-settlement and rehabilitation of ex-service personnel.

30. The Director of Land Registration deals with all matters relating to land registration, the Ghor Mudawwara land agreement and the acquisition of immovable property for Government and the Forces, either by private treaty or the Land (Acquisition for Public Purposes) Ordinance, 1943@.
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* Drayton, Vol. II, page 909.
** Palestine Gazette No. 1895 of 8th March, 1945 .
*** Drayton, Vol. II, page 931.

Drayton, Vol. II, page 1125.
Vol. I of 1943 legislation, page 2.
Vide Royal Commission Report, Chapter IX, paragraphes 128 et Seq.
@ Vol. I of 1943 legislation, page 44.

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