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with F.0. and other Depts. with a view to

answering No.10?

A. C. CP.

15.10.38.

Sir C. Parkinson.

I had discussed this with Mr. Cowell

and Mr. Gent, but for the moment we feel that

such a discussion could not be very helpful,

as events have and are moving rapidly since No.10

was written. I think this was confirmed at

this morning's discussion with the S. of S.

H.M.

17.10.

New su

aft tel on 5-3838/31.

Mr.

Sir H. Moore.

Very well. But as Sir G. Northcote

asks for a reply by telegram, surely some kind of

interim telegram ought to be sent to him. Per-

haps you could have a draft prepared for con-

sideration.

It is convenient to note now that the

S. of S. said to-day that when it comes to any

action, he would wish to be consulted:

he may

even wish to take the matter to the Cabinet.

عبيد

17.10.38.