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You will, where appropriate, consult and co-operate with the Commander-in-Chief, China, the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies, and the Commander-in-Chief in India. You will also communicate direet with the Defence Departments of the Governmensa 2o the Commonwealth of Australia end of New Zealand, where appropriate.
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You will keep the Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Malay States, the Governor of Burma and the Governor of Hong Kong closely and constantly informed and will consult them as appropriate.
8。 The General and Air Officers mentioned in paragraph 3 above remain, subject to your general direction and supervision in touch with the Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner for the Malay States, the Governor of Burma and the Governor of Hong Kong. In the case of Burma you will ensure that the constitutional relations between the Governor and the General Officer Commanding are not affected. This is of particular importance with regard to any movement of troops which might affect internal security.
9. You will, where appropriate, maintain touch with His Majesty's representatives in Japan, China, the United States of America and Thailand and with His Majesty's Consuls General in the Netherlands East Indies and Indo-China. The maintenance of touch with His Majesty's representatives and Consuls General in these countries will rest with you exclusively and not with the General and Air Officers referred to in paragraph 3.
10. The Far East Combined Intelligence Bureau, in addition to keeping you informed of current intelligence, will be charged with the duty of collecting such special intelligence as you may requiro, The Bureau will remain under the control of the War Office Adm
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You will normally/communicate as necessary with the Chiefs of Staff, the Wez Office being used as a channel of communication for telegrams and letters being addressed to the Secretary, Chiefs of Staff Committee; but you have the right to correspond direct with an individual Chief of Staff on matters particularly affecting a Service."
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