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1933
1932
18th May
Asks for observations on No. 21, relative to the general basis of contribution, before considering the request in No. 22.
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38 The Governor
Secret.
23rd August
Transmits copy of revised draft Bill to be substituted for document enclosed in No. 35.
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39
To Governor
9th September
40
Tel. No. 127. Secret.
24 To War Office
8th June
In reply to No. 23, recounts recent history of dispute leading to action of Unofficial Members reported in No. 21, and proposes assessment of contribution on basis of Peel Com- mittee's suggestions.
Approves introduction of revised draft Bill but questions the absence of any provision for termination of agreement with Unofficials in event of fundamental change in circumstances of Colony. Transmits copy of revised draft Bill
for observations.
Transmits copy of draft Bill as ap- proved in Executive Council. Seeks approval for insertion in Address of an assurance that no change in sterling value of dollar is contemn- plated.
16th September Considers that desire of Unofficial Members for retention of Clause 6
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40
To Treasury, War Office,
12th September
25
War Office Secret.
22nd July
Agrees that proposal for fixed con- tribution cannot be proceeded with at present stage, and accepts pro- posal in No. 24.
41
Air Ministry, Admiralty. Secret.
41
The Governor
1st September
Confidential.
42
26
The Governor
Secret.
6th October
Asks for War Office reconsideration of apparent intention to recover £4,000 to £5,000 annually from Colony in respect of maintaining existing new defences.
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27
To War Office
1933
28th February
42
The Governor
Tel.
Secret.
Gives details of settlement proposals made by Unofficial Members during Sir Samuel Wilson's visit to Malaya. Asks if Army Council are prepared to accept this offer.
43
and reference to Unofficial Veto in Preamble of Bill should be met. Deprecates raising question of termination of agreement at present juncture.
43 To Governor
28 War Office to Treasury..
13th April
Seeks approval for settlement out-
lined in No. 27.
44
Tel. No. 141. Secret.
20th September Approves Governor's policy outlined in No. 42, also draft Address to Legislative Council and assurance regarding sterling value of dollar.
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29 Treasury to War Office
4th May
Authorizes acceptance of the offer outlined in No. 27, with certain provisos.
45
44
Air Ministry
30 Admiralty to Treasury
2nd May
Concur in proposed settlement
47
45
To Governor
31
War Office
23rd May
subject to provision being made regarding a local R.N.V.R. force. Agrees to proposed settlement as laid
down in No. 29.
Tel. No. 44. Secret.
47
22nd September Have no observations to offer on
draft Bill. 25th September | Requests that concurrence of Un- official Members be obtained for addition to paragraph 15 of "Objects and Reasons" of Bill urged by War Office.
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46
32 Air Ministry to Treasury
30th May
Considers that
a share of the
48
The Governor
Tel.
27th September
contribution might not unfairly be allocated to Air Funds but waives the point.
Secret.
33
To Governor
Secret.
11th July
Conveys acceptance of the offer made by Unofficial Members, subject to certain provisos, and requests preparation of an Ordinance em- bodying the proposals.
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47
War Office
48 The Governor
34
The Governor
23rd August
+
Tel.
Secret.
Reports that draft Bill has been fully discussed in Executive Council and at Conference. Deprecates linking up of question of volun- tary contribution with Bill.
50
Tel. No. 148. Secret.
49
The Governor
Confidential.
3rd October
35
The Governor
8th August
Secret.
Transmits copy of draft Ordinance for observations and invites special attention to certain points.
50
36
The Governor
9th August
Transmits copy of draft Address.
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50 Admiralty..
18th October..
Secret.
Secret.
37
The Governor
30th August
by Executive Council,
Reports unanimous approval of Bill
52
Tel.
Secret.
In reply to No. 45, states that Un- official Members definitely object to War Office amendment and strongly urge that it should not be pressed.
27th September Explains need for amendment to paragraph 15 of "Objects and Reasons" of Bill.
29th September Refers to No. 45, and corrects mis- take therein as to position in para- graph 15 of War Office amendment. If Unofficials still object, agrees not to press the matter. States that War Office amendment to "Objects and Reasons" was not adopted. Transmits copies of Bill as introduced, Address to Council and introductory speech of Acting Colonial Secretary.
Have no comments to offer on draft Bill but suggests note for insertion in Navy and Air Estimates to remove impression that Colony makes no contribution towards Naval and Air defence.
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