(b) Affording additional defence against further raiding activities on our part, of which the Germans are known to be apprehensive. 5. The presence in Southern Norway of additional Long Range Bombers increases the scale of attack which might be directed against our Northern Naval Bases. 6. Relevant items of intelligence are contained in the Annex. (Signed) V. CAVENDISH BENTINCK. " J.H. GODFREY. " F.H.N. DAVIDSON. " L.G.S. PAYNE (for A.C.A.S.(I)). " C.G. VICKERS. Great George Street, S.W.1., 16th February, 1942.