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been laid down but, in the meantime, it will

be necessary generally to obtain Treasury agreement to any major new commitment.

LIBHIN

and the necessity for

rees lüblishi the Colony as going quickly as

a

as

possible

Concern

Thus

whilst I appreciate the abnormal situation in Hong Kong which confronts you/and the difficulties in foreseeing far in advance expenditure which will need to be incurred,`

I trust that you will keep me informed of all major new ommitments which you propose to undertake in order that I may consult with

any substantial

the Treasury before the expediture is incurred.

2

SECER.