Your instructions [1] in close harmony with United Kingdom
Government's policy.

Sanctions issue unlikely to arise. Reference to expulsion under
Article 16 paragraph (4) power rests with the Council. Certain
South American countries anxious for expulsion; the United Kingdom
Government and France will not oppose this. Oslo Powers and Turkey
hesitant.

The Assembly's resolution will probably express condemnation and
recommend assistance to Finland on individual basis, leaving the
question of expulsion to the Council with or without expression of
the Assembly's opinion.

Vote may be taken 13th December or 14th December. In view of the
probable urgency, I propose to act in conformity with the United
Kingdom delegation unless further instructions received. Elections
to Permanent Court of International justice postponed.

McDOUGALL