File No. 600.119/500a

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page)

[Telegram]

6387. For Sheldon [from War Trade Board]:

No. 49. War Trade Board is now working on the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the control and regulation of exports to northern neutrals. This of course involves fixing the constitution and powers of Inter-Allied Blockade Committee. The Board’s views will shortly be transmitted to you. In meantime any further suggestions you may have to make will be welcomed. McFadden, Board’s representative to France, is sailing for England en route. Board considers that exports to Switzerland should be handled through its representative in Paris and by an organization in France which it now has under consideration.

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