July, regarded as a safe minimum. the of 27 million tons as been taken 2 We therefore see no reason for departing last the aggregate requirement for imports into from figure the United Kingdom in 1943. Means of Meeting Import Requirement. 5. As a result of the Washington discussions mentioned above, the President promised the Prime Minister, subject to military emergencies, to furnish enough additional assistance to enable us to meet our import requirements, the supply and maintenance of our armed forces and other services essential to maintaining the war effort of the British Commonwealth (W.