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61 STAT.] UNITED KINGDOM-CUSTOMS PRIVILEGES Jan. 18, 1946 2639 Feb. 21, 19462639 "(c) This understanding and these arrangements are subject to and without prejudice to reconsideration of the question ab initio in due course. "(d) It is, of course, also understood that the United States will continue to do all in their power to prevent any abuse of customs privileges and that United States authorities will co-operate with the Colonial authorities to this end at every level both in prevention and in investigation of cases where there is evidence of leakage." In reply I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that the Government of the United States agrees with the above understand- ing and that Your Excellency's note and this reply will be regarded as placing it on record. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest con- sideration. For the Secretary of State: DONALD RUSSEr, His Excellency The Right Honorable THE EARL OF HALIFAX, KG., British Ambassador.