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Lancaster.
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As a former Secretary of State
for Commonwealth Affairs he already has a
first-hand knowledge of the problems which
our entry would pose for the dependent
territories.
3. The negotiating position we adopted in
1967 in respect of our dependent territories
was as follows: in general we hoped that it
would be possible for them to become
associated with the enlarged Communities
under Part IV of the Treaty of Rome. This
still holds true, and we see no reason to
suppose that the Six will not agree to the se
arrangements,
4. In 1970, as in 1962, the Governments of
the dependent territories will wish to be
informed fully and promptly of the discussions
we have with the Six on the items which are
of interest to them. Until we commence
negotiations and know the position the six
adopt, it is difficult to have any effective
discussion. But we have been giving though t
to the best means of keeping the Governments
of dependent territories informed of
developments.
5.
Accordingly we will let you have a
continuing series of accounts of meetings.
of interest to the Government of your
territory. We shall also be happy to brief
your representatives in London as appropriate.
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