July 1, 1949 [T. I. A. 8. 1956] Agreement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland respecting allocations of ferrous scrap for export, amending the agreement of September 30, 1948. Effected by exchange of notes signed at Washington July 1, 1949; entered into force July 1, 1949. The British Chargé d'Affaires to the Secretary of State Ref. 548/67/49 No. 349 SIR, BRITISH EMBASSY, I have the honour to refer to the Agreement concluded on SeptemStat., Pt. 3, ber 30th, 1948, between the Government of the United States of p. 3598. America and His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom on the subject of ferrous scrap exports, and also to discussions which have recently taken place relating to the price of such scrap exported from Germany under present circumstances. As a result of these discussions, it has been agreed that it shall be open to the United States and United Kingdom Military Governors to suspend from time to time the provisions relating to the price of scrap set forth in paragraph (11) of Article II of the Agreement of 62 Stat., Pt. 3, September 30th, 1948, if such suspension is agreed by them to be necessary in the interests of accomplishing the purposes of the Agreement. p. 3600. Upon the receipt of a note from you indicating your Government's confirmation of this change, my Government will consider that this note and your reply will constitute an Agreement between our two Governments, effective from the date of your reply. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you the assurance of my highest consideration, The Secretary of State to the British Ambassador DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jul 1 1949 EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note No. 349 of July 1, 1949 referring to the Agreement concluded on September 30, 1948 between the Government of the United States of America and His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom on the subject of ferrous scrap exports and also to discussions which have recently taken place relating to the price of such scrap exported from Germany under present circumstances. It is proposed in your note that it shall be open to the United States and United Kingdom Military Governors to suspend from time to time the provisions relating to the price of scrap set forth in paragraph 11 of Article II of the Agreement of September 30, 1948, if such suspension is agreed by them to be necessary in the interests of accomplishing the purposes of the Agreement. This proposal is acceptable to the Government of the United States. As proposed in your Excellency's note, therefore, your note and the present reply are regarded as constituting an Agreement between the two Governments, effective on the date of this note. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. DEAN ACHESON March 31, 1949 [T. I. A. S. 1959] Agreement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland respecting the economic fusion of American and British zones of occupation in Germany, amending and extending the agreement of December 2, 1946, as amended and extended. Effected by exchange of notes signed at Washington March 31, 1949; entered into force March 31, 1949. The Secretary of State to the British Ambassador DEPARTMENT OF STATE EXCELLENCY: WASHINGTON I have the honor to refer to the discussions which have taken place between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the United States on the subject of the extension of the Agreement between the two Governments concerning the British and American Zones of Occupation in Germany. The Government of the United States has had under consideration the obligation assumed by the Government of the United States and the Government of the United Kingdom under paragraph (A) of the exchange of notes between the two Governments of December 31, 62 Stat., Pt. 3, 1948, to consult together before March 1, 1949 to consider the terms and conditions of a new Agreement for a further period. p. 3645. 61 Stat., Pt. 3, p. 2475. 61 Stat., Pt. 4, p. 3608. 62 Stat., Pt. 3, p. 3645. At the time of this exchange of notes, it was hoped that prior to the expiration of the period for which the Agreement was extended the new arrangements relating to Germany arising out of the six-power talks held in London last spring would have matured and that it would be possible to negotiate a new agreement to include France. Since these arrangements have not yet matured, the Government of the United States believes that under the circumstances the most practical arrangement is an extension for a three month's period of the present Agreement, as amended by the change outlined below, with the understanding that it can be sooner terminated by mutual agreement or by the conclusion of a Trizonal Fusion Agreement. The change suggested is that the provisions of the Fusion Agreement relating to trade and payments between the Bizonal Area and the Sterling Area shall continue in force only until a payments agreement between the United Kingdom and the Bizonal Area is concluded and in effect. I therefore have the honor to submit the following proposals for the consideration of the Government of the United Kingdom: (A) The Fusion Agreement of December 2, 1946, as amended on December 17, 1947, and as further amended by the exchange of notes of December 31, 1948, shall, unless sooner terminated by mutual agreement or by the conclusion of a Trizonal Fusion Agreement, be extended to June 30, 1949, except that the provisions of paragraph 3 of the Agreement signed in Washington on December 17, 1947, shall terminate upon the effective date of a payments agreement to be concluded between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Bizonal Area. The two Governments shall consult together before June 1, 1949 to consider the terms and conditions of a new agreement for a further period if prior to that time a Trizonal Fusion Agreement has not been concluded. U.K. contribution (B) During the period for which the existing Fusion Agreement of supplies and servis extended, the Government of the United Kingdom will continue ices. their contribution of supplies and services to Germany at the existing basic rate of 17-12 million pounds per annum (approximately the equivalent of 70 million dollars). (C) Separate discussions will take place as to the nature of goods and services to be provided by the Government of the United Kingdom for the second quarter of 1949, if as a result of seasonal or other factors it proves impossible or difficult to furnish supplies and services which, when added to the supplies and services furnished for the first quarter of 1949, amount to precisely one-half of the quantities of the goods and services specified in the Annex to the Agreement of December 17, 1947, amending the Fusion Agreement. Should these proposals commend themselves to the Government of the United Kingdom, I have the honor to suggest that this note and your reply should constitute an Agreement between our two Governments. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. 61 Stat., Pt. 4, p. 3617. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your note of today's date, the terms of which are as follows: "I have the honor to refer to the discussions which have taken place between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the United States on the subject of the extension of the Agreement between the two Governments concering the British and American Zones of Occupation in Germany. 81939-52-PT. III- -22 62 Stat., Pt. 3, p. 3645. 61 Stat., Pt. 3, p. 2475. 61 Stat., Pt. 4, p. 3608. p. 3645. 62 Stat., Pt. 3, 61 Stat., Pt. 4, p. 3610. "The Government of the United States has had under consideration the obligation assumed by the Government of the United States and the Government of the United Kingdom under paragraph (A) of the exchange of notes between the two Governments of December 31, 1948, to consult together before March 1, 1949 to consider the terms and conditions of a new Agreement for a further period. "At the time of this exchange of notes, it was hoped that prior to the expiration of the period for which the Agreement was extended the new arrangements relating to Germany arising out of the six-power talks held in London last spring would have matured and that it would be possible to negotiate a new agreement to include France. Since these arrangements have not yet matured, the Government of the United States believes that under the circumstances the most practical arrangement is an extension for a three months' period of the present Agreement, as amended by the change outlined below, with the understanding that it can be sooner terminated by mutual agreement or by the conclusion of a Trizonal Fusion Agreement. The change suggested is that the provisions of the Fusion Agreement relating to trade and payments between the Bizonal Area and the Sterling Area shall continue in force only until a payments agreement between the United Kingdom and the Bizonal Area is concluded and in effect. "I therefore have the honor to submit the following proposals for the consideration of the Government of the United Kingdom: (A) The Fusion Agreement of December 2, 1946, as amended on December 17, 1947, and as further amended by the exchange of notes of December 31, 1948, shall, unless sooner terminated by mutual agreement or by the conclusion of a Trizonal Fusion Agreement, be extended to June 30, 1949, except that the provisions of paragraph 3 of the Agreement signed in Washington on December 17, 1947, shall terminate upon the effective date of a payments agreement to be concluded between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Bizonal Area. The two Governments shall consult together before June 1, 1949 to consider the terms and conditions of a new agreement for a further period if prior to that time a Trizonal Fusion Agreement has not been concluded. (B) During the period for which the existing Fusion Agreement is extended, the Government of the United Kingdom will continue their contribution of supplies and services to Germany at the existing basic rate of 17-12 million pounds per annum (approximately the equivalent of 70 million dollars). (C) Separate discussions will take place as to the nature of goods and services to be provided by the Government of the United Kingdom for the second quarter of 1949, if as a result of seasonal or other factors it proves impossible or difficult to furnish supplies and services which, when added to the supplies and |
