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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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