CO129-509-8 Military Contributions- claim for relief 24-2-1928 - 15-12-1928 — Page 6

8. O. A. G. Tel.

Refund and not be waived.

9.0.A.G. Conf.

24.8.28

6

28.7.28

Submits figures in support of proposal as to future contr.

10.0.A. G. Cauf (2)

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Further observations.

This has been delayed as the file was in

circulation with the S.S. Military Contribution.

I am not sure whether it would not be

better to wait until some progress has been made

with negotiations about the S.S. problem. That

will, however, be a slow business and there are

çonsiderable points of difference between the problem MH.K. and that in the Straits, and I think on the whole it

would be preferable to proceed with this independently

of the Straits.

See th. Chesterbuck's

min. of 18.7

The O.A.G's. proposals seems to be generally

reasonable and it is understood from Sir C. Clementi

that the War Office are at the moment prepared to give

them favourable consideration. Before actually submitting them to the War Office, it might be as well to consult Sir C. Clementi, who is returning to

London today, although he will probably not be able

to add much to the despatch (No.9). The proposal in the second despatch (No.10) should not be divulged to the War Office at present and certainly not until

after further discussion with Sir C. Clementi.

As regards No.8 we should let Sir C. Clementi

know in case he has any further discussion with the

War