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Lindsay to inform the United States Government in
reply that His Majesty's Government's views in this
matter remain unchanged. He feels, however, that
it would be advisable, in view of the reference to
the action taken as a result of the Italo-Abyssinian
dispute to point out that, in the case of exports to
Italy, all principal manufacturing countries are, in
fact, taking similar action; and then to indicate
that if the United States Government can persuade the
other manufacturing States to take action in the sense
which they desire, His Majesty's Government will be
prepared to accede to their request. Mr. Eden further
considers that it would be desirable to add that, if
the United States Government should see fit to make an
approach to the principal manufacturing countries with
a view to inducing them to come into line, His Majesty's
Government would be prepared to support any representations
which the United States representatives in the countries
concerned might be instructed to make. It will be
remembered that the United States Government supported
His Majesty's Government when urging the Belgian and
Swiss Governments to conform to the Chinese Arms Import
Regulations.
Mr. Eden would be glad to learn whether the
Board agree that Sir Ronald Lindsay should be instructed
to return a reply on the lines indicated in the preceding
paragraph.
4.
Ministry.
A similar letter is being addressed to the Air
I am,
etc.
(Signed) C. W. ORDE.