Rotblat writes that the Pugwash committee decided to appoint Wayland Young as the public relations officer.

"I had a chat with Mr. Young and he told me that he would be willing to work for us, and suggested that his emolument be at the rate of £30 per week when he works for us full time. He thinks that he may have to spend about one third of his time on Pugwash, which will make it about £500 per annum."

Rotblat informs BR that Lord Simon informed him that if the Pugwash committee were to get a P.R.O. he would help with the financial side, and asks BR if he is willing to bring up this manner with Simon.