The authority conferred by paragraph 2 above does not extend to the
negotiation and conclusion of trade agreements relating to establishment. matters (i.e., those affecting the rights of persons and companies of the contracting parties) or agreements relating to civil aviation and shipping, which will continue to be dealt with in accordance with the present practice whereby the United Kingdom Government engages in the fullest consultation
with the Government of the Bahama Islands. The United Kingdom will also
consider the inclusion of a representative of the Government of the Bahama Islands, either as an adviser or as an observer or in some similar capacity, in any United Kingdom Delegation attending international dis ous sions about civil aviation, shipping or finance in which the interests of the Bahama
Islands are materially involved.
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In view of the general responsibility of the United Kingdom Government for the external affairs of the Bahama Islands, it will be necessary for the Government of the Bahama Islands to inform the United Kingdom Goverment in advance of any proposal for the exercise of the authority to oonduct negotiations delegated to the Government of the Bahama Islands by paragraph 2(a), (o), (a)
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and (e) of this despatch and to keep the United Kingdom Government informed
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of the progress of any such negotiations
The United Kingdom Government will
inform the Government of the Bahama Islands if it should appear that the actions or proposal of the Government of the Bahama Islands in this field conflict
with, or are likely to lead to conflict with, the international commitments,
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responsibilities ar policies of the United Kingdom Government. In that event it will of course be necessary for the Government of the Bahama Islands to abide by the decision of the United Kingdom Government.
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