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IMMEDIATE.
 
          Following message has been received from H.M.S. Duke of York, 18.12.41.
 
1)        It is hoped to reach agreement to following main points during conference.
 
     (i) Fundamental basis of joint strategy.
 
     (ii) Interpretation of (i) into terms of immediate ~litary measures~ including re-distribution
     of forces.
 
     (iii) Allocation of joint forces to harmonise with (i).
 
     (iv) Long term programme based on (i), including forces to be raised and equipped    required for victory.
 
     (v) Set up joint machinery for implementing (ii), (iii) and (iv).
 
2)        Under the direction of Prime ~nister Chiefs of Staff are preparing short general          review as a basis for discussion under paragraph I (i) above~ to be followed by           paper on (ii), (iii) and (iv).
 
 3)       Chiefs of Staff are giving much thought to machinery for post conference joint       collaborations.