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between the UK and Portuguese officials on how to
proceed would be most helpful. Mr Hannay said he had
already raised with Dr Marta the question of a
Portuguese officials visiting London. They could talk
to the various British experts who made claims on the
structural funds and also to the Intervention Board and
see how we co-ordinated European Policy.
7.
Dr Salguiero said that as regards other chapters,
he did not expect any real difficulties except as
regards sugar. The Portuguese had hoped to get some
sugar under the ACP quota. Mr Hannay said this was not
feasible. The sugar was not allocated by countries but
contracted. It would help Portugal's case with the
Community if she moved her supplies away from Cuba.
Perhaps they would have the opportunity to buy some of
the ACP sugar outside the 1.3 million tonnes, eg from
Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast or the French DOMS.
8.
Mr Hannay explained the background to the UK budget
problem and our wish to have a fundamental look at
Community finances. Ideally, this should be based on
the principle of contributions commensurate with
prosperity, with the less prosperous Member States
receiving more. This would obviously be of importance
to Portugal.
9.
Dr Salquiero raised the question of the need
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