territory's Grant-in-Aid. It will be used solely for Government House and would not otherwise be used for any
We feel that unless the money is voted
other purpose.
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openly in this way we may be accused of concealing a
subsidy which provides solely for the needs of the Governor.
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3. I should be grateful, therefore, if you would put this proposal to your Governments and endeavour, through the
We arguments outlined above, to obtain their agreement. should then like to know as soon as possible what extra amount you would like to be added to your budget estimates for 1979 to cover the upkeep of your Residence. If this can be done quickly, we will try to make the money available for use in the coming financial year.