In long discussion with Prime Minister [1] most points in my
questionnaire [2] considered. In view of conversations having
started with Sweden as intermediary it seems that action the
United Kingdom contemplated limited to informing the Finnish
Government, if terms cannot be arrived at, United Kingdom, on
Finland appealing for help, will despatch by air fifty bombers and
immediately approach Norway and Sweden with regard to the passage
of troops. No modification of already declared attitude of these
countries anticipated. In such an event or if while not actually
resisting steps were taken to impede, e.g., removal of rolling
stock recognised inadvisable and in fact impracticable to send
troops via these countries.

Following answers to my questionnaire show attitude on other
issues involved if Finland appeals.

(1) Yes.

(2) Primarily (a) also (c) to which great importance attached. Not
(b).

(3) (a) In the first instance not more than 2,000 to 15,000; (b)
Very limited, exact number not certain; (c) Probably only for two
or three months but felt well might develop so as to allow greater
assistance than at present practicable; (d) Yes, 50 heavy bombers;

(e) Not so serious as to preclude action; (f) and (g) No.

(4) Yes.

(5) Yes.

(6) and (7) As action in immediate future considered unlikely to
raise either point could not get them considered.

Above indicate unlikely Allied assistance except bombers can be
sent. Nevertheless in the event of Finnish appeal, bombers win
probably be sent in the hope of preventing Finnish collapse and
enable them to continue resistance till the thaw commences.

Realised may not have desired result but felt worth attempt.

I doubt if issue will arise as my impression is that discussions
having started some agreement may be arrived at. Terms even if not
as drastic as those published will be severe and repercussions on
the Allies serious.

BRUCE