Reference meeting League Assembly. Secretary-General [1] has been
advised McDougall [2] will act as Commonwealth representative.

Following views of Commonwealth Government are transmitted for
McDougall's guidance.

(a) Soviet-Finnish dispute If resolution condemning Soviet action
is proposed in Assembly, support of Commonwealth Government for
resolution should be indicated. If resolution goes further and
involves sanctions against Russia then reference should be made to
the policy of the Commonwealth Government that any imposition of
sanctions will be matter for consideration by individual
governments and that it will give effect to measures for
enforcement of sanctions only if these measures are applied
collectively by Members of League as a whole. If Assembly should
be asked to express opinion concerning expulsion of Russia from
League, it is desired McDougall should report direct to
Commonwealth Government on general attitude of League Members
concerning expulsion, when specific instructions on voting in
light of all available information will be sent. Recognising the
necessity at present time of all members of British Commonwealth
being in closest accord with United Kingdom, McDougall should work
in close consultation and collaboration with United Kingdom
delegation. If Commonwealth Government view as indicated above is
not in conformity with United Kingdom policy, please report
immediately, and advise what United Kingdom policy is.

(b) If Council and Permanent Court Elections come before Assembly,
support of Commonwealth Government for candidature South Africa
for Council and Hurst, Ahmed, Basdevant [3] for Court should be
indicated. Support for other candidates Council or Court should be
determined at McDougall's discretion after consultation with
representatives of members of British Commonwealth with view
maintenance common front.