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this purpose probably the most important of the Persian
Gulf territories. It seems likely that conditions similar to those
in Bahrein would prevail in the other territories and our
further efforts might therefore be directed towards improvising
supplies for all the Persian G-ulf territories rather than for
Bahrein only.
It seems to me fairly clear that the releases for the Persian
G-ulf area mentioned in your letter have not been sufficient to
meet legitimate requirements. I enclose a copy of a letter dated
23rd November to Mr. Dalrymple-Belgrave, Advisor to the Bahrein
G-overnment, explaining the difficulties encountered and stressing
the inadequacy of supplies.
t ii e are, of course, unable to make supplies available fron
the allocation of cotton textiles for export to India. This
allodation *is intended, to meet the needs of India alone
incidentally it is inadequate for w the purpose - and is confined
to special qualities whereas I imagine the needs of the Persian
G-ulf area are for a general range of textiles.
I should be grateful for your views as to whether it would
e advisable to ask the Textile Sub-Committee for a special
1 location for the Persian Gulf, cr whether you would be able
;o meet these requirements by special releases as her ^°^ e - ^
« it would be as ,ell if we were f f
.robable requirements froa the ^°f *fefore 3 te le sraphin^ for an
■here is to be formal allocation but beiore teles, . B
Istimate I should be glad to have your views.
As a measure of immediate relief oc^d you arrange wito the^
jotton Board for releases to cover any outstanding or e
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