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latter is suppressed, in the Far East.
448
In paragraph 31, the Government of India suggest a
scheme of international regulation and control of the
manufacture, sale and distribution of morphine and other
derivatives of opium, and in paragraph 45 a similar scheme
in respect of cocaine and allied drugs.
I am to say that the Secretary of State in Council is
of opinion that the letter should be of great assistance
to the British delegates in the discussions of the
Conference, and should enable them to urge forcibly the
necessity for effective international rules to regulate
the manufacture, sale, distribution and export of morphia
and cocaine.
As at present advised the Secretary of State in
Council does not think that the letter itself should be
laid before the Conference.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient Servcnt,
(8'0) R RITCHIE,
Med
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