basis. The Canadians, might, therefore, be used as a link to pass intelligence by making such arrangements with them either (i) in Washington or (ii) in Ottawa. (i) Washington If Washington were used it might be desirable to set up a Joint Commonwealth Staff there. As to this General Chapman of the Australian Commonwealth Forces, has already told D.M.I. that he would like to co-operate in a Joint Commonwealth Staff for dealing with intelligence material. The D.M.I. understood that the Americans would not object at present to such an organisation.