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Hong Kong of passenger certificates subject to these
conditions is also open to serious objection, and (c)
that it is very doubtful whether ocean-going passenger
ships merely calling at Hong Kong in the course of their
voyages should be allowed to fit grilles; and also that
the Admiralty doubt whether any useful purpose would be
served by pressing the United Kingdom companies concerned
to fit grilles.
In these circumstances I am to suggest that, provided
Secretary Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister sees no objection,
the Governor of Hong Kong might be informed of the reasons
why it is considered desirable that the fitting of
grilles and the provision of armed guards should not be
compulsory.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
G.E. Baker.
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