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while, if any question of financial assistance from
His Majesty's Government is involved, the Treasury
also would have to be brought in. If, therefore,
serious consideration is to be given to development
on these lines, we feel that the first and obvious
step is to obtain a definite expression of your views
and those of Sloss. Masson told us confidentially
that he understood Sloss was already moving in the
matter and that you had, or were about to appoint a :
local committee to make recommendations.
Could you
therefore let me know how the matter stands and whether
we are likely to be hearing something from you
officially in the matter and,
if so how soon?
I believe Sloss is himself coming home on
leave this summer in which case his presence would, no doubt, be invaluable for any discussions we may have
to have with departments over here. If, however, you
are in any case going to send us something in the near future, we should be glad to know this as no doubt the
presence of Morse and Masson would be very ueriu, ir
any further discussions we may have here!
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