Powell writes concerning a decision made at the Pugwash meeting in January, about publishing a quarterly and the selection of a publisher.

"In view of the present divisions among the English members of the C.C., and the uncertainty of what will happen at the London conference in relation to the future of the Movement, it seems to me that it would be very unwise, at this stage, to take any steps which could prejudice the freedom of action of the Continuing Committee as it will be constituted after the London meeting."

Enclosed with record 117583.