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CIRCULAR, 
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Downing Street, 
6^ August, 1921. 
/ have the honour to transmit to you a copy of a letter 
from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries respecting an Order entitled 
the Destructive Insects and Pests Order of 1921 issued by the Ministry, 
to take effect as from ls£ October next, with a vievj to preventing the 
importation into this country of unhealthy plants. The Order is briefly 
described in the accompanying memorandum which contains also a specimen 
of the Health Certificate required with each package imported. A copy 
of the Sale of Diseased Plants Order of 1921, to which reference is made 
in paragraph 5 of the Third Schedule to the Destructive Insects and 
Pests Order, is also enclosed. 
2. You will observe that the Ministry is anxious that the requirements 
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of the Order should be published in all countries from which plants are 
exported to England and Wales. In the event of there being any system 
of plant inspection in the territory under your administration, I shall be 
glad to receive details for the information of the Ministry. 
I have the honour to be, 
Sir, 
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Your most obedient, humble servant, 
WINSTON S. CHURCHILL. 
The Officer Administering 
the Government of 
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