GOVERNOR, FONG KONG.
GOVERNOR, SINGAPORE.
Gent
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TELEXIRAM.
NO..............
Secret.
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In ourrent review of state of our
defence preparations in Far East,
Chiefs of staff have drawn attention to
deficiencies in food reserves for civil
population compared with minimm
standard required, and have recommended
that these should be brought up to
minimum approved scales forthwith.
I am aware of the constant
attention and effort which you have
given to this problem, but it is obvious
that present circumstances do not permit
of any effort being spared to complete
preparations in this respect at once.
Please telegraph brief up to date
summary of deficiencies of essential
food stooks, and what, if any, obstacles
must be overcame to keep reserves to
necessary figure. I will do my utmost t
ensure that necessary shipping or other
facilities with this object are provided