501.BC/7–147: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom
2842. For your info Dept giving consideration to fulfilling requirements para 7 GA resolution Dec 14, 1946, on presence armed forces on territories other members UN by securing, preferably through exchange of notes, which could be registered and published under Art 102 of Charter, or possibly through joint communiqué, freely and publicly expressed consent of states in which US armed personnel stationed to presence such personnel. In deciding policy Dept wishes know what plans if any UK has for fulfilling requirements para 7 GA resolution. Please cable available info urgently.
Please inquire whether exchange of notes with UK would be satisfactory method from their point view for covering presence US armed personnel in all UK territories.