To its great regret the American delegation received this morning
precise instructions from the State Department that the overall
plan [1] was not to be submitted to the Security Council. They
consider that the telegram implies hands off Dutch policy at
present.

2. This telegram follows strong diplomatic action by the Dutch at
Washington and London, possibly on the lines that, while there is
no basic objection to the substance of the plan, its presentation
now may seriously affect the election prospects of the present
Government.

3. I still feel that there is a vital need for urgent action and
will endeavour to have the Committee reply as fully as possible to
the Security Council's request for information on the recent
breakdown. [2] This view is supported by the American advisers
here. There is little possibility of success however in view of
(a) the telegram from the State Department;

(b) the mild nature of the Council's request. We are to report 'at
our discretion';

(c) the consistent support of the Dutch by the Belgian delegation;

(d) the Dutch agreement today to continue talks.

The Netherlands delegation will probably suggest a postponement of
one week before formal discussions are re-opened and this is now
likely to receive American support.

4. The State Department has not yet received the full text of the
plan which the Americans are cabling today.

5. Latest developments have left Van Mook in high spirits.