CO129-591-12 Military Administration- Civil affairs- directives to force commander and senior officials 24-2-1945 - 13-9-1945 — Page 103

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(i)

(ii)

The reconstruction of the Colony's financial and fiscal structure.

The reorganisation of civil courts, police and prisons.

(iii) The rehabilitation of commerce and industry,

including agriculture and fisheries.

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

The reconstruction and development of public and private utilities, and in particular of the port and air services.

The reorganisation of hospitals and other public health and sanitary organisations.

The reorganisation of the educational system of the Colony.

(vii) The implementation of all other aspects of

policy of His Majesty's Government for Colonial administration and development.

(viii) Preparation for the transfer of the

administration to a civil Government.

Again you will be furnished with Directives on the

more important of these matters.

ENDS.

Circulation

Foreign Office

First Sea Lord

C. I.G.S.

C. A. S. C.C.O.

S. of S. India

S. of S. 'Colonies

S. of S. Dominions M.W.T.

Defence Office

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