SECRETARY OF STATE'S MEETING WITH HIGH COMMISSIONERS: 5 PM, 21 NOVEMBER
GRENADA
POINTS TO MAKE
1. Welcome elections on 3 December and return to
democracy.
2.
Outcome of general election difficult to predict,
but most observers feel that the New National Party will
win a majority if it can hold together. We are prepared
to deal with whatever democratic government is returned.
3.
Trials of those accused of murdering Maurice Bishop
and others is a matter for Grenadian authorities.
4.
Observation of Elections. Gave positive response to
Secretariat's circular letter conveying invitation from interim
administration for Commonwealth to observe elections. Believe
Commonwealth should have role in assisting in organisation of
free and fair elections.
WEST INDIAN AND ATLANTIC DEPARTMENT
November 1984