Your telegram 69 of 31st January. [1] His Majesty's Government in
Commonwealth of Australia will be represented at conversations at
Singapore commencing 22nd February by Sir Ragnar Colvin [2] and
Senior Officers from Army and Air force. In meantime, more junior
representatives are proceeding to Netherlands East Indies for
discussions on detailed points and exchange of information. Upon
completion of discussions they will proceed to Singapore to
furnish information for purposes of broader conversations there.