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(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT).

TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK & KEY It is requested that special care may be taken 1. ensure the secrecy of this document

SECRET.

C.0.S.(40)832.

14TH OCTOBER. 1940.

WAR CABINET.

CHIEL'S OF STAFF COMMITTEE.

GIBRALTAR.

Note by Chief of Naval Staff.

COPY NO.29

It is possible that in certain eventualities Gibraltar may have to withstand a prolonged siege.

Once in a state of siege the replenishment of supplies will be a hazardous operation.

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It is proposed that the attention of all Services, including the Colonial Service, should be drawn to the importance of completing Gibraltar reserves of all stores to one year's requirements forthwith.

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Richmond Terrace, S.W.1.,

14TH OCTOBER, 1940.

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