840.48 Refugees/4847: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)
7946. Concerning problem of assisting the large number of refugees who have escaped to Switzerland mentioned in your 8533 December 8, this Government wishes to lighten burden on Swiss as much as possible. We concur with views expressed in note from British Foreign Office. Please collaborate with British in drawing up terms of reference to IGC Director and submit to Department for our information. Regarding offers of help made to Swiss Government, Department has not yet replied to note from Swiss dated November 16, outlining needs of that country as a result of influx of refugees. Reply to Swiss note is being drafted and you will be advised of commitments this Government may make to assist Swiss in caring for refugees. Swiss note paraphrased to London in A–1688 December 9.