CO129-627-4 Argyle Street explosion- correspondence on claims and enquiries 1-6-1946 - 31-7-1951 — Page 24

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Further correspondence on this subject should be addressed to : The Under-Secretary of State (

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25/ Damages/3430 (F3).

Your ref: 54423/51

S.W.I.

12 April, 1951

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Sir,

I am directed to refer to your letter of the 2nd April, 1951 regarding the claims arising from an explosion in Argyle Street, Hong Kong, in January, 1946, which was addressed to the Claims Commission.

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It has been decided that payment shall be made to the claimants, as an act of grace, and the necessary instructions for the local Military Authorities are now being prepared.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Im Chatfield

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

The Church House,

Great Smith Street,

S.W.1.

RECEIVED 1 3 APR 1951

COLONIAL OFFICE