CO129-591-12 Military Administration- Civil affairs- directives to force commander and senior officials 24-2-1945 - 13-9-1945 — Page 146

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policy directives framed by the Secretary of State for the

Colonies and transmitted to you through the War Office.

8. If, in your judgment, a departure from these or any subsequent

instructions is required for urgent and over-riding military

reasons, you have discretion to authorise action accordingly and

you will submit a report on the matter as soon as possible.

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