511.3B1/15
The British Chargé ( Lindsay ) to the Secretary of State
Sir: With reference to previous correspondence on the subject of the Arms Traffic Convention, I have the honour to inform you that I have received a communication from my Government stating that they propose in the future to inform the Japanese Government whenever they request a non-signatory Power to sign the Convention or to give a guarantee to observe its conditions and whenever they receive notification that a guarantee has been given or the Convention signed.
His Majesty’s Government express the hope that the United States Government will adopt similar measures.
I have [etc.]