Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, National Security Affairs; Foreign Economic Policy, Volume I

600.0012/10–2551: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom¹

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Washington, October 27, 1951—10:50 a. m.

2220. No distribution. For Gifford and Holmes. Reurtel 2034 rptd Paris 837. Proposal is not intended as move in connection with Kor fighting. While Dept wld welcome progress towards regulation armaments, it is recognized that chances of progress are extremely small. UK FonOff concurs this view.

UK and Fr already aware that US will probably proceed with program whether or not Brit and Fr join.

Questions raised by paras 2 and 3 require detailed explanation background.

Ferguson, pls proceed London on completion Paris mission to furnish further answers and give Amb addl background.

Webb

1. Also sent to Paris as telegram 2488 for Ambassador Bruce and Minister Bonsal.