AF London This telegram must be closely paraphrased be- Dated December 27, 1941 fore being communicated to anyone. (B) Rec'd 9:20 a.m. Secretary of State, Washington. 6234, December 27, 7 a.m. (SECTION TWO) BEGIN MEMORANDUM: The object of this paper is to show why the Security , executive was created the field it covers and how it works. Definition of "Security". By "Security" is meant the defense of national interests against hostile e1ements other than the armed forces of the enemy; in practice, against. espionage, sabotage and attempts to procure defeat by subversive political activity. "Security" in this sense is not confined to the United Kingdom. It ex- tends to British Colonies: to the Dominions and India with whom liaison is maintained: and it covers such British interests abroad as the security of British ships and cargoes in foreign ports. Authorities responsible. In Great Britain the authorities mainly respon- sible for security in this sense and the Home 0ffice (and under their general direction the police forces) the War |