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to you as soon as possible.
Unofficial Members as at present
advised are entirely in favour of the cheaper scheme and will strongly resent being pressed to vote supplies for the more expen- sive scheme until they are satisfied that the advantages and dis- advantages of both schemes have been fully considered. When
satisfied on this point I have no doubt that funds will be voted
at once. Meanwhile work common to either design of pipeline will be proceeded with. Reference flotation of sterling loan I shall address you before taking action which I hope may not be necessay for some time.