Wavell's departure delayed because of postponement of decision on constitutional question; liaison between Peel and the Indian delegation working satisfactorily; Firoz's broadcast.
Timetable for Commons statement on India; best method of putting constitutional proposals to Council; Zafrullah's unexpected journey, and air passages from India to U.K.
Simla Conference, and unhelpful Cabinet consideration of its proceedings; wheat imports; Walter Lippmann's proposed visit to India; agrees to Cunningham's leave in Kashmir; General Election.
Forthcoming discussions with Wavell; India's demands for rice and possible food emergency in Bengal; success of Commonwealth Telecommunications Conference; Tass correspondents in India.