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SECRET
SIGS C 7-0-1
27 August 46

VCGS
HYDRA
1.
Takeover of Hydra by the Army is awaiting
a reply from U.K. to the Canadian proposal suggesting
this action and Including as one of the terms that
the buildings and equipment be handed over without
charge•
2.
This proposal was, drafted by Mr. Glazebrook, «*"^ n A / ^
External Affairs, some time ago. It was still
awaiting the P.M's signature at the time he and
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Hon Norman Robertson left for Paris. Mr. Robertson
took it with him intending to get the P.M. f s signature
en route.
3.
External Affairs have attempted to hasten
action by message, but have had no reply.

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