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of the Communist leaders who are entitled to claim

citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies; this power is not provided under existing legislation (which relates to aliens only). Moreover the case for depriving

these people of their liberty does not necessarily rest

on a breach of the law or, if it does, often rests on

evidence that would be inadmissible in a court. There is

finally the point made already that the case against these

people rests on evidence that cannot be exposed to the

tribunals established under existing legislation.

5. We consider that it is essential for the Acting

Governor to have these powers to deal with the present

situation and we recommend that he should be authorised

to bring this part of the Emergency (Principal) Regulations

into force. A draft telegram is submitted. You have

indicated that you wish to consult the Secretary of State.

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