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the export of a consignment is in accordance with the treaty

provisions in force before assent to the issue of a licence is

given.

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6. Special circumstances. In the case of certain

countries evidence that the government of the importing country

has authorised the import is required. For example, in the case

of China the authority of the Chinese Central Government counter-

signed by the Chinese Ambassador in London is required before a

licence is issued. Other countries have requested that reference

should be made to their representatives in London before licences

are issued.

7.

An embargo on the export of arms to a particular

country or countries may be in force.

FOREIGN OFFICE,

August 30th, 1935.