Correspondence with Lt. Col. D.R. Rees-Williams, MP, 11 Apr 1946-13 Nov 1947
Item
Shelfmark: MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/16, folder 5, fols. 199-226
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Correspondence with Lt. Col. D.R. Rees-Williams, MP, who joined the FCB Advisory Committee in Dec 1941 (fols. 211-212), concerning the following territories and topics:
Malaya (Malaysia):
- Questions tabled by Williams based on letters received by Rita Hinden from Jack Brazier (Senior Trade Unionist Adviser) and Mr Telalla: fols. 203-204, 206, 208, 219
- the local enlistment of volunteers for the Regular Army in place of British troops: fol. 210
- compensation to people who suffered at the hands of the Japanese: fols. 210, 214, 218
- industrial disputes: fols. 219-220.
Colonies, general:
- government policy relating to the ownership and operation of mineral resources: fol. 205
- post-war recruits for the Colonial Service: fols. 205, 207.
Eritrea [Questions based on letters from Colonel Trevaskis to Rita Hinden, see MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/180, folder 3]:
- riots in Asmara, Sep 1946, and the Administration's request for the withdrawal of Sudanese troops: fol. 209
- the proposal for the appointment of one officer responsible both for the garrison and the administration: fols. 209, 212-213, 215.
Hong Kong:
- Medical Services, particularly the lack of nursing staff: fol. 217
- the appointment of a Salary Commission: fol. 217
- the proposal for the appointment of a Trade Union Adviser: fol. 217.
Kenya:
- Kenyan Socialists and members of the Fabian Society: fols. 225-226.
Dates
- Creation: 11 Apr 1946-13 Nov 1947
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/16, folder 5, fols. 199-226
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