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SHIPPING CONTROL COMMITTEE,
MONTAGU HOUSE,
C. O.
14933
WHITEHALL, S.W.
28th March, 1916.
REC
REGS 9 MAR 16
98
sir.
With reference to your communication of the
24th March, 14047, in regard to the chartering
14047.
or purchase of a steamer to carry raw sugar from
Java to Hong Kong, I am directed by the Shipping
Control Committee to say that if the steamer in
question is British, then no immunity from requisition can be granted. If, however, it is a neutral vessel that is to be purchased and
transferred to the British flag, then the vessel will
be exempt from requisition.
I aq,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Clement Jones.
Secretary,
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
LONDON.
S.J.