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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVErnment

TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY.

It is requested that special care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document.

CRET.

0.S.(40) 246.

177

COPY NO. 30

WAR CABINET.

CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE.

ASSISTANCE TO TURKEY.

(Previous reference: C.0.S.(40) 240 and C.O.S.(40) 9th Meeting, Minute 5).

Note by the Secretary.

A telegram which has been received from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Middle East (Annex I) is circulated herewith for consideration by the Chiefs of Staff.

In anticipation of the instructions of the Chiefs of Staff the matter has been referred to the Joint Planning Committee with a view to the production of a draft reply.

chmond Terrace, S.W.1.;

1st March, 1940.

(Signed) H.L. ISMAY.

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