9. Mr. Ohira added that in the Japanese view there was a need for a thorough enquiry into the facts of the situation and all countries which exported textiles to the United States ought to be involved in such a study. He had seen Mr. Tresize when he had visited Tokyo recently and had suggested that the U.S. Government should consider proposing, that such a study should be undertaken under GATT auspices. He had not yet, however, received any response from the U.S. Government to this suggestion and it was essentially for the U.S. Government to decide whether they wanted a study to take place. The Japanese Government enjoyed very friendly relations with the U.S. and were anxious that a solution to this problem should be found on a basis of mutual understanding.
10. The President said that we were grateful for this clear
As the explanation of the Japanese Government's position. Japanese were the largest suppliers of textiles to the U.S. their attitude in international discussions and in the GATT. was. of great importance as they would have great influence' with many of the smaller suppliers.
DISTRIBUTION:
Mr. Wilson, Sec. Mr. Wells, Sec.
Mr. Hughes, Sec.
Mr. MacMahon, CRE.4.
Mr. Sanders, CRE,2.
Mr. Goldsmith, CRE.1. Mr. Toms, CRD.2.
Mr. Dunnett, CRE.1,
Mr. Magor, CRE.4.
Mr. Manley, Ministry of Technology
Mr. Barringtox, F.C.o.
Mr. 'Cortazzi, British Embassy, Tokyo,
(R. H. F. CROFT)
SECRETARIAT
31st October. 1969.
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