Our 32. [1]

As already advised, Conference will meet in open session at 11
a.m. on 20th January, thereafter going into closed session. 15
countries plus four countries which have given specific notice
that they will be represented by observers (China, New Zealand,
Nepal, Siam) will be in attendance.

One aspect to which some reference should be made is the
impression earlier created here by the United Kingdom's attitude
towards the Dutch police action. There is a case for saying it
threatened, at any rate at one period, to delay, if not prejudice,
the prospects of India deciding to remain in the British
Commonwealth. It is our opinion that the position has been
favourably counter-balanced by the Australian decision to come in
on the Delhi meeting along with New Zealand.