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The Hon. W. Nash (London) to the Prime Minister

Excepting that he considers the New Zealand Division a major military asset and a political asset also, Grigg's views correspond closely to those of Mr. Churchill. Sinclair, whom I have just left, is planning a reduction of 1300 men in our commitments to the Air Training Scheme in Canada. This will provide for a gradual reduction in personnel, commencing next month, from the present annual commitments of 2500¹ to 1200. I am to see Llewellin² at 4.30 this afternoon about food requirements, and the Chiefs of Staff on the whole position at 11 a.m. on Saturday, but it will be difficult for them to supply helpful advice before Monday.