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appoint surveyors for these purposes other than those of the Department itself. The position under Hong Kong law is not known to me but is I believe regulated by that Colony's Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Chapter 201 of the Laws of Hong Kong). I should think it unlikely that they delegate the survey and certification of passenger ships any more than we do.

My apologies for this long and tortuous minute. I hope it gives you what you require. I am sending these remarks direct to you in Mr Services absence and you will no doubt also take note of Mr Bates remarks in minute 1 above.

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Clayton Marine 2A

3 August 1971

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