FO371-27622 — Page 277

Page 277

!

Page 277

MOST SECRET

CIPHER TELEGRAM

44068.

Desp. 1721.16/9/41. Recd.1530. 16/9/41,

-

From: C. in C., Far East.

To

:- The War Offico,

crptd.C. in C., India.

98 cipher.16/9.

For Chiefs of Staff,

F10382

(6 OCT 1941

231

Page 277

In view of changed situation in Far East and as

further proof of our confidence in our position, recommend

that wives and children of Army and R.A.F.personnel be permitted to enter and reside in Malaya under following conditions

(A) they do no at their own expense and risk. (B) They

wiol not be entitled to any assistance to enable them to leave at a later date (C) the commanding officer concerned

ie satisfied that there is suitable accommodation available

for them to live in. Governor's cables 462 3 and 466

8/9 to Secy. of State Colonies refer.

C.4. (Telegrams). Q(M)1 for action,

Copies to:-

S. of S. (2) C.I.G.S.(2) V.C.I.G.S.(2)

D.M.O.& P.

D.P.

D.D.M.0.(0)

M.0.1,10 (10 copies)

D.M. I.

D.D.M.I.(I)

M.I.2,

C.N.S. Admiralty (6)

D. of Plans Admiralty (2)

0.A.S.Air Ministry (1)

Plans 3, Air Ministry (2)

(Staff (1)

D. of Plans,Air Ministry (2)

Secretary, Joint Planning

Lt.Col,Cornwall Jones (2)

yees

Colonial Office (Lt.Col.

Barlow (4)

Burma Office (Mr.Walton) India Office (War Staff) Lt.Col.E. I.C,Jacob (5) Q.M. G.

D.Q.M.G. Q(Ops.) Q.2.

D.Mov. Q(M) 1

A.G. D.A.G.

A.G.3.

P.U.S.

D.U.S.

D.F. (a)

QHG.F.

Foreign Office (Mr.Sterndale- F.1.

Bennett).

Dominions Office (Mr.Holmes)

Page 277

Page 277