English Translation

4Oberführer Dr. B e r t s c h Prague, 26 October 1942. -1256/42- Mr. S t a t s e k r e t e r e r . I discussed with President K e h r l yesterday in a meeting lasting several hours all the questions concerning the industrial economy. The result of the meeting may be presented in detail orally. In addition, I report: F. 27/10. Berlin's central offices will continue to operate with the individual companies of the Protectorate, not directly, but only through the Reichsprotektor's liaison office. In the future, a uniform production programme for the Great German Reich will be established in all areas. 59/70.4s. This programme will be coordinated with the Reichsprotektor by the Berlin central offices according to the scope and after the protectorate companies to be assigned the orders. In particular, ensure that the public policy aspects are taken into account. President Kehrl has expressly declared his agreement with the complete equality of the entire protectorate population in the supply of industrial goods in the rest of the Reich on the grounds that the protectorate is an integral part of the empire and not occupied territory. I have reserved your express approval of the new regulation. President Kehrl will report the result of our consultation here in writing, so that the Reichsprotektor can give its final opinion on this matter.