740.00115 EW/7–745: Telegram

The Minister in Ireland ( Gray ) to the Secretary of State

159. ReLegtel 156, July 5. Brit colleague informed me July 7 that his Govt had disapproved Irish Govt’s proposal that military personnel interned in Eire be surrendered only on condition that they were not to be delivered to Russian zone. On July 6 he so informed de Valera and advised him not to obstruct repatriation asking him for reply by July 10 on grounds that ship for repatriation could not be kept waiting. De Valera said that he would have to consult his colleagues but would have reply by given date. Will inform you result on 10th.

Sent to Dept as our 159 rptd to London as 35.

Gray