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would remain a military objective for enemy
aircraft. I am not sure that the latter is
in fact any added danger to the existing
military establishment as long as the factory
is situated some distance away. The danger of
sabotage remains, but it is difficult to estimate
the importance of this. The Governor makes no
comment on the point, and I am not sure that the
military advantages might not outweigh the
danger.
3. From the point of view of the provision
of aircraft (both civil and military) to China
and Japan during the present conflict. It is
clear from the decision already taken by the
Cabinet that permission cannot be given for the
now the lactany,
supply of military aircraft to the belligerents;
w the question of the supply of civil
aircraft is still under consideration.
Mr.
Dodwell has been warned of the former, and it
might be that if the assembling of civil
aircraft is not permitted the project would
not be continued.
In view of the number of issues involved
I venture to suggest that it might perhaps be more
convenient to consider this at an interdepartmental
meeting rather than by correspondence.
? Copy despatcn and enclosures to F.O.,
Service Departments and B.o.T. suggesting that
the matter should be considered accordingly at
the earliest possible moment.
P. RogeD
15.11.38.
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