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to stand firm both on food stuffs and agricultural
inputs, although they might have to concede the latter
eventually. Natali had been very helpful at the
Council making it quite clear that the issue had
nothing to do with the assiette commune. The
Portuguese were wise to rediscuss the difference of
opinion over inward investment at this stage, lest
there be misunderstanding at the time of drafting the
treaty of accession.
B.
4.
Macao
Dr Marta said the Portuguese Government had
not yet decided what status to seek for Macao vis-a-vis
the Community.
They had had preliminary discussions
but had not yet had a clear response from the
authorities in Macao. It might be desirable to seek
DOM status (excluding textiles). This had not been
raised with the Community and the subject was likely to
be left to the very last stage of negotiations.
Mr Hannay said the question of Macao status was an
important matter for the UK because of the position of
Hong Kong. We had given the question of suitable
status for Hong Kong much thought, both in our first
accession negotiations and the second. We had in the
end decided only to seek GSP beneficiary status for
Hong Kong, not only because of legal and constitutional
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