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China Navigation Company's Fleet comprises a very considerable
part of the vessels employed.
Furthermore, although, at
the present time, piracy only occurs in Chinese waters, it may
spring up elsewhere in waters in which Hong Kong has no
interest.
6.
For these reasons, therefore, My Lords are strongly
of the opinion that the whole, or at least a substantial part
of the cost of the reference to the Judicial Committee of
the Privy Council should be borne by this country, and They
hope that Their Lordships of the Treasury will see Their way
to accept this view.
7.
Copies of this letter have been sent to the
Colonial Office, Board of Trade and Treasury Solicitor's
Department.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(Agd.) S. H. Phillips.