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First page: Response to Bottomley's request of £5000 (CC#467); in first instance unwilling to do this as it would set a precedent for other preemptive measures, such as for flood preparation in India and Pakistan; however, willing to use £5000 gift…

Reply to Prof Sutton regarding provision of seismometers; reaffirms the lack of funds available to do this from FCO; suggests that the Overseas Development Administration may be of help.

Third page: subsequent message to ODA.

Report from Newsam, from Hankey, from Bottomley, from Kerr, that Treasury is sympathetic to the issue raised by Roberts letter and advised of the points needed to be made. Kerr has offered to write the final draft if he is sent Hankey's minutes.