Cablegram unnumbered 18 May 1940,
MOST SECRET
With reference to Dominions Office telegram 155 regarding Convoy U.S.3 [1] my telegram raising queries [2] was result of sharp division opinion in War Cabinet.
In view answer now received [3] I am strongly advising Cabinet to agree United Kingdom as ultimate destination but cannot arrange Cabinet Meeting until Tuesday. [4] Understand meanwhile Convoy en route Cape Town.
Please convey foregoing unofficially to United Kingdom Government.
MENZIES
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1 Document 252.
2 Document 250.
3 Document 252.
4 21 May 1940.
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[AA: M100, MAY 1940]