800.6354/187: Telegram
The Chargé in the United Kingdom (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 11—8:10 a.m.]
2578. Embassy’s 2553, December 6, 6 p.m.95 Colonial Office announces today that the Government of the Straits Settlements has cancelled the order made on September 18 last, prescribing a maximum price for tin from that colony. Cancellation takes effect forthwith.
In pursuance of regulations 55 and 98 of the Defense Regulations 1939, the Ministry of Supply has issued control of tin (No. 2) order, 1939, dated December 8, revoking with effect from December 11, 1939, control of tin (No. 1) order of September 17, 1939. The latter order fixed the maximum price for tin on the basis of £230 a ton for standard tin and the new order removes this restriction.
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