The British battle fleet, Vol. 2 (of 2) : its inception and growth throughout…

6. In the event of the Canadian or Australian Government desiring to

send ships to a foreign port, they will obtain the concurrence of the Imperial Government, in order that the necessary arrangements with the Foreign Office may be made, as in the case of ships of the British Fleet, in such time and manner as is usual between the British Admiralty and the Foreign Office.