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THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES
explained that the obligations of service would be
rather similar to those undertaken by members of the
Territorial Forces and would not prevent the men
called up from following their ordinary occupations.
The course proposed was supported by all the Departments
concerned, but as a new principle was involved, he had
thought it right to submit the matter to the Cabinet.
The Cabinet approved the enactment of the proposed compulsory Service Ordinance in Hong Kong.
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