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I do not know how it is intended to follow up the general remit
for the FCO and DOT to look into specific ways in which the
Japanese might reduce their balance of payments surplus, but I believe there might be merit in a thorough investigation of
Japanese practices in bidding for large contracts. Would OEIC be the body to prepare a report on this subject?
3.
I submit a draft letter from Mr Thomas to Mr Sunderland.
TRED and FRD concur.
5 March 1979
CC: Mr Murray TRED
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R C Samuel
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