Defence Committee considered question Australian representation on
United Kingdom Priority Committees referred to in Official
Secretary's memorandum 1st March. [1] Committee appreciate reasons
advanced but in view of objections of War Office, which presumably
also apply to Ministry of Supply Committees, they feel matter
should not be pressed unless there are other considerations within
your knowledge which would warrant representation. Glad your views
whether we should ask for representation, particularly from aspect
whether delivery our requirements munitions and materials in any
way prejudiced. Would you also indicate attitude other Dominions.

[2]