NEWSPRINT. IMPORT IN 1940 and 1941. ARRANGEMENTS FOR: Note by Secy. covering:- Letter (2.8.40) from Minister without Portfolio to Mr. Stanley Bell, representing the Newspaper Proprietors. Letter from Mr. E. Harmsworth (2.8.40) to Minister without Portfolio. Letter (2.8.40) from Minister without Portfolio to Mr. Harmsworth.

ANNEX A. Copy of a letter, dated 2nd August, 1940 from the Minister Without Portfolio to Mr. Stanley Bell representing the Newspaper Proprietors### ear Mr. Bell, I have carefully considered, in conjunction with the ###nisters concerned, the representations which you and your ###lleagues laid before us on behalf of the Newspaper ###oprietors on the question of the import of newsprint, when discussed this matter on Monday, 29th July. We fully realise the importance of ensuring that there ###all be adequate supplies of newsprint both during the ###rrent season and also in the year 1941 for which, as you ###plained, it is necessary at once to enter into definite ###mmitments if you are to be assured of adequate supplies.