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.

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