While in London I have been particularly impressed with the
importance of Australian participation in the obtaining and using
of industrial and technical information from Germany. In this we
are already at a disadvantage compared with the United Kingdom,
Canada and the United States of America, who are actively engaged
in the procurement and dissemination of such material. The general
arrangements which have been set up for this purpose and of which
we can take advantage are outlined in cable No. 10097 of 21st
September [1] from the Deputy High Commissioner and in earlier
cables. I would urge that you direct that immediate attention be
given to this matter and I recommend strongly that the suggestions
put forward in cable 10097 be adopted without delay. [2] I suggest
that you consult W. H. Coulson, Australian Munitions
Representative in London who is at present on a brief visit to
Australia to report to his Department. He is fully informed of the
present situation.