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the present unfortunate position
can only be righted by a
successful appeal to the Privy
Council or by Imperial legis-
lation.
Mar Thomas fans,
o is extremely unlikely hated to appeal in this case... can be obtained;
dor Thomas realizes
sxecial
the have difficulties in the the way I obramining leave te affeal: this case,,
but in view of the weat
advantages which would result if leave could be
such
obtained, Le автатей,
3.
in these circumstances
Mr. Thomas would be glad if
Their Lordships would authorise
him to ask the Treasury Solicitor
to obtain an opinion as to the
possibility of an appeal; the
question as to who should bear
the costs if an appeal is possible
being left over for consideration
after the opinion has been ob-
tained.
4. Copies of this letter
are being sent to the Board of
Trade and the Admiralty.
I am etc.,