Hong Kong: Starting with 10 billion

Chapter 32: Can't the Prison Department make some extra money?

Chapter 32: Can't the Prison Department make some extra money? (Please collect, recommend, and vote)
When Fang Hexuan's "Wharf Stock" plan was gradually implemented,
His other plan was finally submitted to the Prison Department.

Warden Howard is indeed a veteran politician.

He is very keen in assessing and grasping the situation.

He was slow to act earlier.
Fang Hexuan also worried that the old man might have changed his mind.

He underestimated the charm of money.

Colonial officials like Howard,

I want to return to the mainstream political arena in the UK and continue to develop.
That is an extremely difficult thing to do.

Perhaps only a great man like MacLehose could

The Queen repeatedly extended his term as Governor of Hong Kong.
Only then can I return to my hometown after leaving office.

Gained a lifetime peerage,

And ascended the British House of Lords.

As long as Howard leaves Hong Kong and returns to the UK,

Basically, it is a life of retirement and pension.

So, British officials like them,
Giving money is more practical and effective.

Although four years ago,
The ICAC has been established.

Whether local or overseas officials,

No one dares to take bribes or embezzle openly anymore.

But it does not mean that they have cut off the source of gray income.

It's just more secretive and smarter than before.

Now, Fang Hexuan only needs him to help a little.
Maybe it's just a matter of asking him to talk.
You can earn more than a low-level prison guard can earn in his entire life.
Is there any extra income that is more enjoyable than this?

No!

Every February and March,

It is the day when the Prisons Department submits the budget for the next year to the Financial Secretary.

This is often the time when you feel the least confident.

This is the capitalist system.

There is no such thing as a country that will clean up your mess if you go bankrupt.

You're seriously over budget.

Then close the door!

Therefore, the prison department is like a beggar at this time.
Speak humbly,

I hope the Financial Secretary will take more care of it.

But according to the data Fang Hexuan saw in the Hong Kong Economic Yearbook,
The prison department's budget has indeed increased every year.
But this growth is linked to Hong Kong's economic growth rate.
In addition, inflation must be taken into account.

As a result, the budget increase did not take into account the actual needs of the Prison Service.

So, what are the actual pain points of the Prisons Department?
Answer: A series of disadvantages brought about by population growth.

Since the unrest in mainland China, Hong Kong's population has been increasing rapidly.

It increased from 1966 million in 368 to 1978 million in 477.

Including those who immigrated overseas,

Hong Kong's population has increased by approximately 12 million in these 150 years.

A rapidly growing population will inevitably bring more instability.

In addition, the British Hong Kong government actually abolished the death penalty.
Hong Kong's crime rate has increased instead of decreased.

The result, of course, is an increase in the number of prisoners in custody.

As the number of prisoners increased, the prisons became insufficient and new units needed to be built.

In addition, the Prison Department has also launched a policy of "replacing the old with the new" in recent years.

A large number of "new blood" prison guards who graduated from its cadet training academy have taken up their posts.

But the prison department cannot replace all the old hands immediately.
The handover will also take several years to transition.

As a result, the number of prison guards in the entire system has actually increased significantly.

However, it is unlikely that the budget allocated by the Financial Secretary to the Prisons Department will increase significantly.

On the one hand, expenditures have risen sharply.
On the other hand, the budget is growing slowly.
The difference between the two must be filled by a certain number.

The officials in the system naturally set their sights on the prisoners.

This year's budget is also not enough to cover all the expenses for the whole year. Howard is keenly aware of this.
So it was time to submit Fang Hexuan's proposal.
This is exactly what some prison bosses are thinking.

At the discussion meeting,
Several core members gathered to vote on the feasibility of the idea.

"Why would Warden Howard make such a suggestion?"

"It is said that the proposal is in favour of a prisoner at Stanley."

"Ridiculous! Can you believe what the prisoners say?"

"I think I can give it a try."

"Are you all crazy? He is just a prisoner. How can his words be trusted?"

"Believe it or not, he is with us. If he can't pay, this contract is just a piece of waste paper. What are you afraid of?"

"It's not a question of fear, but it involves the face of the prison department."

"But this involves money, and it concerns the livelihood security of every prison guard brother."

"We can still use the prisoners' expenses to support ourselves until the end of each year, right?"

"But the prisoner named Fang Hexuan promised to give an additional 500 million Hong Kong dollars, which can effectively alleviate the financial constraints of various departments."

"I don't believe him. He was just a middle school student before he went to jail."

"I don't care what he did before. As long as he can come up with the money, it doesn't matter who he signs the contract with."

“If it were known to the outside world that our prison department was doing business with a prisoner, the consequences would be disastrous.”

"There are only eight people attending the meeting, and there are hundreds of mouths waiting to be fed. If anyone dares to leak this to the media, it will destroy everyone's rice bowl."

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At the meeting,
Several assistant directors were arguing with each other until their faces turned red.

Neither of them could convince the other.

But everyone knows that their words don't carry much weight.
The final decision rests with the Director.

Even the two deputy directors could only express their opinions.

The three of them had been listening quietly.

Until the following debate is almost over,
Director Wei Fude just spoke.

"What I heard from the Financial Secretary is that next year's budget will increase by less than 5% compared to this year, which is much less than this year's 10%."

"The Finance Department just reported to me that this year's prison procurement deficit will increase by more than 20% compared to last year."

"Next year's budget increase of less than 5% will be prioritized to fill this year's deficit."

"Ladies and gentlemen, next year is going to be a very difficult time."

"I hope everyone can work together and be prepared to face the difficult times together."

After the British director finished speaking, the conference room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Unexpected things always happen when you least expect them.

Who could have imagined that next year’s budget growth would be cut in half?
I don’t know which bastard department has taken away my budget.

Everyone has all kinds of complicated thoughts in their mind.
But one thing will definitely bother everyone -

How are we going to get through next year?

Chen Guoguang, one of the deputy directors, pretended to cough and then said:

"Warden Howard's prison can be considered!"

“The initiative is in our hands.”

"If the other party lacks strength, we can always find another supplier."

"Anyway, it won't be any worse than it is now, so why not give it a try?"

Another deputy director agreed:

“Our current suppliers have expressed their request for us to increase their procurement fees.”

"It would be hard for us to find a supplier with a lower price than this one."

"Mr. Fang is willing to pay an extra 500 million, which is actually quite sincere."

Most people nodded in agreement.

"Then send someone to sign the contract with him."

"At the same time, let the Finance Department keep a close eye on the accounts."

(End of this chapter)

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