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Colombo
April 12, 1954
The Secretary, IS
Dear Comrade,
I have to inform you that the CC of the LSSP at its meeting of April 7th passed the following resolution unanimously:
"We propose to the IS and the IEC, and if rejected, to the World Congress, the following terms for the participation of the suspended organizations and the French majority in the 4th World Congress:
The removal of the suspensions on an undertaking being given by the suspended organizations to participate in the World Congress. This will mean the recognition of two sections in New Zealand, Great Britain, and so on.
Admission of the French majority to the World Congress with full rights of participation (including vote), if they seek such participation.
3. The appointment by the IEC of a Commission which includes representatives of the suspended organizations coming in under (1) above. This commission will decide on the representation to be accorded to the organizations participating in the Congress, such representation being on the basis of the principles adopted in respect of representation at the 3rd World Congress."
In accordance with the above, I have to request that the above proposals be placed before the IS and the IEC, and, if they are rejected, I have to state that we shall be moving them at the World Congress.
I have also to request that these proposals be circulated to all sections immediately.
Yours fraternally,
Leslie Goonewardene
Secretary