File No. 659a.119/4

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

[Telegram]

6476. For Sheldon [from War Trade Board]:

No. 75. British Embassy recommending to Foreign Office that immediate steps be taken to eliminate letters of assurance on shipments to Iceland and Faroe Islands with understanding that export licenses will be issued only after reference to Inter-Allied Committee, London, for recommendation. Is London Committee now prepared to act in this matter?

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