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DRAFT
TERRITORIAL SURVEY
Type 1 +
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TERRITORY: THE NEW HEBRIDES
In Confidence
Telephone No. Ext.
Department
DSR 11
POPULATION: 100,000
SPECIAL FACTORS:
The New Hebrides is an Anglo-French Condominium, responsibility for which is exercised jointly by
the British and French Governments.
PROSPECTS FOR INDEPENDENCE: Should become independent in 1980. Will require budgetary aid for the foreseeable future after independence. Economic viability is a long-term
prospect.
RECOMMENDED POLICY:
Anglo-French policy is to bring the terri- tory to independence as soon as possible, and in any event by no later than 1980, in accordance with the wishes of the New
Hebrides Government and people.
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