Wilkinson resolved that the Straits Settlements Government would buy F.M.S. tin at a fixed price, which stabilised the market, and Malaya's finances, at a time when the metal market in London closed down owing to the war.
Wilkinson memutuskan bahwa Pemerintah Negeri-Negeri Selat akan membeli timah Negeri-Negeri Melayu Bersekutu pada harga tetap, yang menstabilkan pasar dan keuangan Malaya, pada saat pasar logam di London ditutup karena perang.