Circular cablegram D266 LONDON, 17 June 1940, 11.20 p.m.
SECRET
The Italian Government have indicated their willingness to
facilitate departure of British Consuls from Italian territory
provided that similar action is taken in respect of Italian
Consuls in British territory.
His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom have given
assurances that so far as they are concerned similar facilities
will be given on a reciprocal basis.
It would be of great assistance in securing satisfactory attitude
on the part of the Italian Government if similar action were taken
as regards Italian Consular officers in other parts of the British
Commonwealth of Nations.
[AA: A981, ITALY 30, iii]