For the Prime Minister [2]:

War Cabinet and Advisory War Council have had under review the
question of the creation of a supreme authority for the higher
direction and coordinated control of allied activities and
strategy in the war in the Pacific. [3]

2. We feel that there is a need for a supreme authority of this
nature and we think that this body should be established in the
Far East, preferably at Singapore where the Commanders-in-Chief
are located. It is appreciated, however, that there are
difficulties in the way of setting up such an authority
immediately, but it seems to us that some steps should ultimately
be taken to ensure closer collaboration between the allied
countries in the higher direction of the war.

3. During his visit to Australia, Mr. Duff Cooper outlined the
proposals which he had submitted to the United Kingdom Government
for the creation of a War Council at Singapore, but we are not
aware of the results of your consideration of these proposals.

As an initial step towards the evolution of appropriate machinery,
we think it essential to arrange for closer Australian association
with the direction of the war in the Pacific, and we have in mind
the appointment of a representative of the Commonwealth Government
to work in close touch with Mr. Duff Cooper at Singapore.

4. We would be glad to have an expression of your views on this
matter as soon as possible. [4]