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on the assumption that the Government of Northern Rhodesia
Nyasaland would be prepared to continue to accept responsibility
for such ground organisation as might be required by the
feeder services operating to or through that territory.
7. His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom trust that the scheme will be sympathetically considered
by all the Empire Governments concerned and that those
Governments may find it possible to participate in the scheme in the manner suggested.
8. As it is desirable that early decisions should
be reached, in view of the time required to develop the
necessary organisation and to procure efficient aircraft
on the scale involved, I shall be obliged if you will regard the matter as one of urgency and if you will
inform me by telegram as soon as possible of the decision of
your Government
in the matter.
the Malayan Governments
9. In conclusion, I would ask that the scheme may,
for the present, be regarded as strictly confidential since its premature publication might have adverse
consequences.
I have, etc.
(Sgd.) P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER.