Any further communication on this subject lo THE SECRETARY. Offices of the Cabinet and OFFICES OF THE CABINET AND COMMITTEE OF IMPERIAL DEFENCE, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, S.W.I. 6/17/5. 8th September, 1938. SECRET - Sir, I am directed to forward herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, two copies of an extract from the Minutes of the 331st Meeting of the Committee of Imperial Defence held on 27th July, 1938, relating to the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands. 2. A similar letter has been addressed to the Treasury, Foreign Office, Dominions Office, India Office, Admiralty, >Var Office, Air Ministry and to the board of Trade. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.