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corrupt groups) standard whereas civil authorities here consider transcontinental standard as minimum essential for long term policy.

long term policy. Decision naturally depends on future British airline policy on which guidance is required now. In view of importance of civil requirements (see my 3106342 October and 310636Z October) "consider project must be undertaken in yery close consultation with Ministry of Civil Aviation and Colonial Office.

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I would again stress the importance of prompt decisions on account probable limited availibility of R.A. F. constructional personnel and the(?) limited fine weather period.

Cabinet Offices pass Air Ministry to War Office for Civil Affairs and Colonial Office.

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Foreign Office First Sea Lord C.6.Tels A.M.C.S(C)

S. of S. Dominions

S. of S. Colonies

S. of S. India M.W.T.

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