740.00119 Control (Germany)/10–3147: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Belgium
1642. ReEmbtel 1700 Oct 31.64 Dept sympathetic in principle allowing Benelux present their views CFM London meeting and [Page 720] recognizes vital interest Benelux in matters affecting Germany. Dept has suggested to Hirschfeld, Netherlands Foreign Office Economic Adviser now this country, that most practicable method handling problem would be present matter to CFM secretariat London prior meeting. Dept also stated US representatives to CFM would be glad engage informal discussions this problem with Benelux.
Concerning Benelux representation on Control Commissions, although matter under consideration no action possible by Dept at present pending outcome CFM meeting.