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it was not thought possible to complete the
laboratories under two years.
Mr. Adams raised the point of possible
sources of disposal of Army supplies, but
The Chairman
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Mr. Sloss did not think that that would meet
the needs of ordinary cases.
stated that there eas not much in the way of
surplus army supplies.
It was suggested that the quickest source of supply were the Universities of Japan and
a recommendation was made that the matter be
brought to a head by telegram.
Miss Ruston stated that this matter had
been looked into in the C.0., and had been
mentioned about six weeks ago, but she was not
aware how the matter stood at present, and expected that the C.O. were in touch with the F.0. about it. Mr. Sloss thought that the
F.O. were the only people who could act in the
matter to which the Chairman agreed.
The Chairman stated that Mr. Sloss' report
had been received and he wished to endorse Mr. Sloss' idea about co-ordination as far as
it can be carried.
He said
Mr. Sloss raised another matter,
it would strengthen his hand in getting early
consideration if the Secretary of this Committee were authorised to write making the suggestion that it might be a function of that (organisation to deal direct in these matters of equipment. The Chairman agreed to this.
The Chairman then mentioned a telegram
received from the Commander in Chief, Hong Kong.
Mr. Sloss said that nothing had occurred to change his view and that there was everything
to be said for proceeding at once, as far as