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Mr. Lambert. If there is any chance of more ships

being built in Hong Kong or elsewhere a telegram might be sent making enquirie693

Mr. Grindle.

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REC

A.B.L. 28.11.

REGL 7 DEC 16

The minutes show that Canada is the only

Dominion which can build.

I gather that little is likely to be possible

at Hong Kong or Singapore (see 54682 and previous) but you may think it best to enquire. ?any other possibili-

ties.

H.L. 29/11/16.

I think we should enquire of Hong Kong and

Straits Settlements what facilities they have for build- ing new ships likely to be available in the near future.

G.G. 30.11.16.

at once.

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