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reporting that he has received a reply from His Excellency

stating that when the legislation is effected he will give

an assurance that he will grant licences only after consulting with the Consul General and, in case of difference

of opinion, will act on the views expressed by His

Majesty's Minister, but that Sir C. Clementi does not

consider it necessary to embody this in the Ordinance.

4. Mr. Brenan thinks, and I agree, that this is

quite satisfactory, and accordingly I have no objection to

the Draft Bill in its present form and shall welcome the

introduction of this legislation.

I have, etc.,

(Signed)

Miles W. Lampson