CO129-551-8 Acquisition of land for Air Ministry at Kai Tak 12-1-1935 - 1-1-1936 — Page 24

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In the meantime I appreciate the needs of the Royal Air Force that the necessary works services may be put in hand with the least possible delay, and if you see no strong objection I should be grateful if the site Bay be made availaŭle for the purpose without waiting for a complete settlement of terms between the Colonial Government and the Air Ministry.

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I understand that the Lords Commissioners

of the Treasury have authorised the Air Ministry to place at your disposal such funds as are required for the resumption of the land required.

I have the honour to bo,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

(Sgd.) MALCOLM MacDONALD