Pages 101-102 from FO 371/110691 - Atomic Energy

Description

The text appears to be a partial transcript or summary of a conversation or communication related to President Eisenhower's proposals for peace and disarmament. The speaker seems to have discussed these proposals with individuals from Australia and Canada. The main points made in the conversation include:

  1. The speaker met with Mr. Goodie (Australia House) and Mr. Collins (Canada House) at their request, discussing points (a) to (e) mentioned in a previous letter to Sir Pierson Dixon.
  2. Mr. Collins mentioned an inter-departmental meeting in Ottawa to discuss the subject and sought information on London's thinking.
  3. The speaker highlighted the importance of discussing disarmament and the President's proposals in parallel, suggesting a review of the United Nations Majority Plan. They considered the Disarmament Commission, or possibly a subcommittee, as the appropriate forum for discussions with the Russians.
  4. Mr. Collins mentioned that Ottawa shared similar views and emphasized the need for the Americans to quickly share any ideas on the substance of the President's proposals. Ottawa was examining aspects such as the role of the International Agency, its governance, and representation.
  5. Both Mr. Collins and Mr. Moodie emphasized that their governments expected close communication on the UK's thinking. Mr. Collins expressed interest in knowing about the composition of any subcommittee under the Disarmament Commission.

The document is dated January 11, 1954.