SECRET
EXECUTIVE BOARD
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 1943.

PRESENT:

The Director General

Parliamentary Secretary

Mr. Francis Williams

Mr. Routh

Mr. Royds

Mr. Cruikshank

Mr. Hamilton

Mr. Kirkpatrick

Mr. Macgregor

General Tripp

Brigadier Neville

Admiral Carpendale

1. REPORTS FROM SERVICE ADVISERS.

2. THE BARI RAID .

[CN.]

General Tripp pointed out that an official statement in Washington, reported in today's newspapers, had given details of the German raid on Bari. This was contrary to the policy adopted in this country. He agreed to consult the Admiralty and to report back to the Board for consideration of any further action which might be required.