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Mr. Brewin's original suggestions WAR E
that the Government might take a more practical
interest in the fund with a view to its
development by private subscriptions; that
the absence of any applications from workmen
themselves for assistance might be due to the
fact that no workmen knew or could know of its
existence and that this might therefore be
cured by including one or more representative
workmen and employers on the administrative
committee of the fund.
The letter enclosed by Mr. Smith,
which was sent in 1932, does not seem to me
altogether relevant to this particular
suggestions. However, Mr. North is writing
further to Mr. Brewin and unless we hear further
from the latter, I doubt if further action on
our part is called for. We might, however,
? acknowledge 4 and thank Mr. Smith,
briefly saying that we do not think we are
concerned any further, and inform Mr. Brewin
that it is understood that the Secretary for
Chinese Affairs is communicating with him
direct in the matter.
P. Ruger
29. iv.
23hr
2.50
To. Smith
(M.K.)
4. ansud.
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27.1.
To. D. W. Brewin
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