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TREASURY CHAMBERS.
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June, 1939.
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Sir,
I have laid before the Lords Commissioners of His
Majesty's Treasury Mr. Gent's letter of the 24th May, 1939
(0) (53538/39), and enclosures, regarding the payment by the
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COPY SENT TO AUGDUNTS DEPARTMENT.
Colony of Hong Kong of an annual contribution to Imperial
defence.
In reply I am to request you to inform
Mr. Secretary MacDonald that My Lords concur in his proposal
to inform the Governor of Hong Kong that the power of
disallowance will not be exercised in respect of the Defence
Contribution Ordinance, 1939.
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Rins
R. V. Mind Hophe
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