3. 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 discussions about

civil aviation, shipping or finance in which the interests of the Bahama S

Islands are materially involved.

4.

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In view of the general responsibility of the United Kingdom Goverment

for the external affairs of the Bahama Islands, it will be necessary for the Shamas

Government (of

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the Bahama Islands to inform the United Kingdom Goverment in

advance of any proposal for the exercise of the authority to conduct negotiations

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delegated to the Government of the Bahama Islands by paragraph 2(a), (c), (a) and (e) of this despatch and to keep the United Kingdom Government informed

of the progress of any such negotiations.

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The United Kingdom Government will

inform the Government (of the Bahama Islands) if it should appear that the actions inform the Government (of the Bahama Islands) i

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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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In that

responsibilities or policies of the United Kingdom Government. 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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