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My Lords would then propose to continue to pay
the present rent at the rate of about £420 per annum.
My Lords consider that, as the object they have in view is the maritime protection of the Colony and its trade, their use of the land for a different purpose than that for which it was originally rented should not cause any fresh
burden on Navy Votes.
My Lords understand that His Excellency The
Governor of Hong Kong is at present in this country,
and
if the Secretary of State considered it desirable, Their Lordships would be glad to confer with His Excellency on
the subject at an early date.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Whakampeene