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Meanwhile, I have already drawn attention in

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sub-paragraph (h) above to the necessity for

ensuring that, for such time as the Colony is in

receipt of assistance from H. M. G., the external

control exercised over its finances in consequence

of that assistance will be applied to the finances

of the Municipality in so far as this may be

necessary, and to the need for providing that the

Municipality shall carry out the accounting

responsibilities of the Colonial Government in regard

to any Colonial Development and Welfare scheme with

which it may become concerned.

In this context I would also suggest that it

would be more appropriate to describe the process

5.

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I have referred above to my statement in the

House of Commons on the 5th March, in which I announced

my acceptance of the recommendations in paragraphs 43 to

45 of Sir Mark Young's despatch for a modification of

the constitution of the Legislative Council. These changes which) will achieve a more direct and

Fox,chun imiproportionately increased unofficial representation on the main the Legislative Council regard as a most welcome step fuotimals Prem Conletili

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in the direction of sound constitutional advance.

requested authority to proceed forthwith with all

detailed preparations, including the drafting of the

necessary legislation, to give effect to his proposals and

recommendations. In conveying to you this authority, subject

to the comments in para.4 above, I desire to say that I

appreciate that much work will be involved in the preparations

for