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3. It will be necessary for you to inform the United Kingdom Government in advance of any proposal to conduct negotiations referred to in paragraph 2(a) or (c) of this despatch and to keep the United Kingdom Government informed of the progress of any

such negotiations.

4.

I should be grateful if you would acknowledge the receipt of this despatch and confirm that you accept the authority delegated in paragraph 2 of this despatch subject to the stipulations set out in paragraph 3 which shall become effective on the date of receipt in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of your acknowledgement and confirmation of acceptance.

I have the honour to be,

GOVERNOR

SIR EDWARD YOUDE, GCMG, MBE ETC ETC ETC