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2. Agreement regarding reciprocal recognition of tonnage measurement certificates of British and Finnish ships. Signed at Helsingfors 21 June 1924. Includes New Zealand by necessary implication. U.K.T.S. No. 30 (1924) (Cmd. 2231). 3. Convention regarding legal proceedings in civil and commercial matters. Signed at London 11 August 1933; ratifications exchanged 23 January 1934 ; effective 23 February 1934 ; terminable after six months' notice. New Zealand acceded with effect from 31 August 1934 by exchange of notes at Helsingfors 31 July and 10 August 1934. U.K.T.S. No. 7 (1934); L.N.T.S. CXLIX, 131 ; L.N.T.S. CLVI, 314. f These agreements are to be revived in terms of article 12 of the Treaty of Peace with Finland. France 1. Convention of commerce and navigation and additional articles.% Signed at London 26 January 1826 ; effective 5 April 1826 ; terminable after three months' notice. Except for the additional articles this treaty does not apply to New Zealand. The additional articles provide for the extension of most-favoured-nation treatment between colonies and possessions. See also protocol of 6 July 1912 in regard to dominions. Denounced by France 10 September 1918 but has been continued in force subject to three months' notice. S.P. XIII, 3 ; Handbook, 216 ; Hertslet 111, 127. 2. Agreement relative to merchant seamen deserters.*% Signed at London 23 June 1854; terminable after one year's notice. S.P. XLVIII, 863 ; Handbook 220 ; Hertslet IX, 962. 3. Convention relative to joint stock companies.% Signed at Paris 30 April 1862 ; ratifications exchanged 15 May 1862 ; terminable after three months' notice. Denounced by France 10 September 1918 but has been continued in force subject to three months' notice. S.P. LII, 31 ; Handbook 221 ; Hertslet XI, 218.