The allocation of wool to Japan for May has all been shipped but
no release granted for June. British wool control a few weeks ago
asked Central Wool Committee to suspend further shipments because
of other negotiations. Matter is now becoming most embarrassing.

Japanese firms constantly pressing for resumption wool shipments
and displaying annoyance at Central Wool Committee's continued
inability give any reply. We cannot see necessity for further
delay in matter and feel strongly that such delay will cause
deterioration our trading relationships with Japan. Please press
these points most strongly with United Kingdom Government and ask
them agree immediate resumption normal supplies.