Your 1148. [2] I want you to press and insist that in every
conference between representatives of Associated Powers this
Government must have the opportunity of separate representation
even though it may appear Impracticable at first sight.

Your particular message shows danger that our own point of view
may be regarded as of subsidiary importance. On the contrary our
point of view must be continuously stressed or our great needs
will be overlooked. It is obvious that in some respects the views
of United Kingdom representatives will differ from our own both in
relation to supplies and forces. This Government is far from
satisfied with the results of the policy of subordinating our
requirements to those of others. [The result of such policy is
that this country's defences have been largely neglected.] [3]

EVATT