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to the sinking fund being used locally to purchase

the loan if this proved desirable, only the balance

being remitted to the Crown Agents for investment as

has been the practice under Ordinance No.15 of 1933.

6. If suggestion in paragraph 2 is adopted it

might be convenient to introduce two loan ordinances

making provision for a tap issue and a premium bond

issue respectively. In that event each ordinance

might provide for the total of $150 million (or $100

million if it is decided to reduce total) with the

proviso that the total issued under both ordinances

shall not exceed $150 million or $100 million, as the

case may be, in all.

7. Much regret delay in replying to your telegram.

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