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communications for each DT for a limited period ( ? 5
years ?) years?) and for a defence umbrella ( would not USA wish
to provide this in any case ?). A policy statement would
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be required in Parliament. Representatives from each of
the Dependent Territories we consider capable of
sustaining independence might be invited to London to
discuss
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methods of their achieving independence.
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8. If DTs continue to be reluctant to go for independence
consideration would then be given to withdrawing powers
already entrusted to them.
9. In any case no further powers should be devolved on
local Ministers unless they agree to a date for independence.
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