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consequent effects on British and NATO security.
The effects on the Southern flank would be
militarily less, but could generate even more
political heat than in the case of the Northern
flank.
British standing.
To the extent we were seen
to be the cause of the foregoing troubles we
should encounter the opposition of our allies,
including the Americans, not only in the defence
field but more widely. Our bargaining power
would be eroded and our position vis à vis the
other members of the Community would be made
more difficult.
Industrial implications
116. The immediate industrial implications of reductions to the
First level are set out in paragraph 9 of Annex M, in terms of
jobs or job -opportunities lost and the firms and industries affected.
It has not been possible to examine the net effects on employment
and the industries initially affected in the time available;
discussions with the departments concerned are proceeding.
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