period, he was quite convinced that there would be a serious risk that the new arrangements would not work smoothly, unless the members of the Executive Council (and certain senior officials who are net members of the Council) are made aware of them.
On your approval of the draft telegram, it will be despatched immediately so that it intercepts the Minister of Defence before he reaches Hong Kong.
(Sgd.) A. Creech Jones.
2nd June
1949.