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removal of immigration restrictions and negotiations are
contemplated.
Para six, High cost of living allowance and rice subsidy has so far kept colony clear of labour troubles extensive public works relief programme employing between thirty and forty thousand daily being brought to end this
week.
Para seven.
Colony looks brighter and general topic
conversation is when business will be allowed to resume
.
see my number 217 of October 25,
Para eight. Site for new airport in new territories has been selected and work will shortly begin.
Para nine. Protracted negotiations with power
companies to enable administration to operate plant without requisition now nearing completion, Full report will be
sent in the near future.
Para ten. Rents have been frozen by proclamation at 1941 levels and tribunals set up with powers to fix new rents
and order evictions.
Para eleven. Civil affairs staff situation continues
ludicrous.
C.6.(Telegrams)
Note by C.6.Tels.
Advance copy passed Colonial Office.
/distribution attached
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