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allocation not only to the Military Volunteer force in

the restricted sense of the term, but also to supplement

the local naval and air resources of the Colony. Indeed,

I would suggest that the scope of possible allocation

might be extended to essential services of a quasi-

military nature. The Bill as drafted will accordingly

need alteration, particularly in clauses 10(2) and 11.

The object of those clauses is to establish a force: but

I am advised that, in view of the above general

consideration, a preferable procedure would be to provide

that any person not exempted from service shall be

allocated by the appropriate authority to service in one

of the armed forces of the Colony or in other services

(as above). The duty should be laid upon the person s0

allotted to present himself accordingly for enlistment in

the service designated. On enlistment in one of the

armed forces, he will become subject to the law governing

the force which he joins.

4. I attach, for your consideration, a note

indicating certain drafting amendments which appear to be

desirable in the draft Ordinance.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

(Sgd.) MALCOLM MaoDONALD

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