CO129-566-4 Provision of land for Air Ministry 18-10-1938 - 31-3-1939 — Page 12

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a fair condition and that it should not be altered. The

provision for arbitration in case of disagreement provides

an adequate safeguard for the Air Ministry's interests.

Reference has however been made above to the method of

conducting similar transactions with the military authorities

and I would invite your attention to the provisions regarding

relinquishment contained in the fourth and sixth paragraphs

of Lord Ripon's circular despatch dated 30th December, 1894,

where it is laid down that buildings not retained by the

Colonial Government are to be sold in the open market and

that buildings retained by the Colonial Government are to be

paid for at the fair selling value at the date of surrender.

It is further provided in the seventh paragraph of that despatch

that valuations are to be made by the Colonial Government and

military authorities conjointly and that in the event of

disagreement the matter is to be referred to an independent

surveyor to be chosen by agreement between the Home and

Colonial Governments. It is possible that you may consider

that an arrangement on these lines would be more satisfactory.

6. The delay in providing this information is regretted.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

[.bat. karthest

Governor.