852.00/5711: Telegram

The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Bingham) to the Secretary of State

378. My 180, March 31, 5 p.m. After final consultation on Saturday between Eden and the French, German and Italian Ambassadors, agreement was reached on the text embodying provisions for the security of the four control fleets patrolling the Spanish coast (see my 334, June 2, 6 p.m.). The matter has now been referred to the two authorities in Spain and when the assurances required of them have been given it is expected Germany and Italy will return to the Non-intervention Committee and it is now hoped a plenary session of the Non-intervention Committee may be called within the next 10 days.

Bingham