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sido during Admiral Bailey's discussions in September last . These do not appear to have been placed on an inter-Service basis.

5.

I feel that there would be some advantage if the United Kingdom Delegation were provided with the views of the Chiefs of Staff on this important question, and that we should be authorised to discuss the subject in Washington.

6. It does not seem possible for the necessary instructions to be drafted before we leave this country, particularly as the Chiefs of Staff will probably wish to have the matter examined by the Staffs in the light of the experience we gained with the French. I would, therefore, suggest that if the Chiefs of Staff wish us to discuss the general question of liaison and collaboration, an inter-Service brief should be prepared and despatched by telegram to meet us on arrival.

Developments in the Situation.

7. Secondly, in view of the interest which the United States have displayed in the situation and our prospects in each theatre of war, I think it is important that the United Kingdom Delegation should be kept informed of any major developments in the situation, and any important decisions which may be reached, which may affect the course of the conversations.

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We shall, of course, be in close touch with H.M. Ambassador in Washington, but I feel there would be same advantage if a short summary of any important Chiefs of Staff appreciations and conclusions could be telegraphed from time to time. Alternatively, if, in the interests of secrecy, this is not practicable, perhaps opportunities may arise by which secret papers of this nature could be sent to us by hand.

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(Signed.) ROGER M. BELLAIRS.

Section 2, Admiral Bailey's Committee's Report.

Great George Street, S. W. 1

13th JANUARY, 1941.

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