THIS THE PROPERTY GOVERNMENT The circulation of this paper has been strictly limited. It is issued for the personal use of SECRET Copy Reference J.I.C. (44) 456 (0) NOVEMBER, 1944 WAR CABINET JOINT INTELLIGENCE SUB-COMMITTEE JAPANESE STRENGTHS IN SUMATRA AND SOUTH CHINA SEA AREA IN MARCH 1945 Note by the Secretary Annexed is a copy of the reply which has been sent to the Secretary, Joint Planning Staff. (Signed) DENIS CAPEL-DUNN Offices of the War Cabinet, S.W.1., 5TH NOVEMBER, 1944. DOCUMENT IS OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S OP 14 No.