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are withdrawn the Companies can and will, in time take steps

to combat piracy on their own account.

8. Whilst the Navy will continue to protect British

Ships from external piracies, the responsibility for

prevention of internal piracies must rest with the Shipping

Companies.

that the

9. My Lords therefore are of opinion that the

decision to withdraw the guards at the end of 1930 should

stand, and that the Shipping Companies should be advised to

implement the recommendations for the prevention of piracy

which have been made to them from time to time

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

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