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5. I note that the proposals for amendment
of the Magistrates Ordinance which you have
(1) m 54384/32/48 Communicated to me in your despatch No.153 of
the 2nd July do not include the relief of the
Director of Marine of his duties as a Marine
Magistrate. I appreciate however that it is
administratively convenient that he and his
assistants should have magisterial powers while
the other Magistrates are so heavily worked
and I agree therefore that the present
arrangements should continue for some time longer.
I have etc.