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contacts in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
10. I should therefore be grateful if you would
give urgent consideration to the following points: (a) The most appropriate local body for
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(b)
(c)
carrying out the functions of a Management
Authority;
Whether or not you would wish to designate
your own Scientific Authority; we shall
also welcome your opinion on the level of
scientific advice which your territory
will need in order to fulfill the
requirements of the Convention.
The need for appropriate legislation in
your territory to enable you to comply with
the requirements of the Convention and
whether the proposed United Kingdom
Endangered Species Bill could be of use to
you (sed para
We would hope to receive your replies on the
points mentioned above as soon as possible, bearing in
the
Detailed
mind pressure on us for early ratification.
comments would be appreciated early in December.
Preliminary communications of your views and the
earliest possible date by which legislation might be
introduced in your territory would be much appreciated
if necessary by telegram.
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It goes without saying that we assure you of all possible diplomatic backing and administrative and scientific advice to assist you in complying with the obligations of the Convention.
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