egislative elections.
In his view Haiti was doomed to poverty for ever, and the only hope of improvement was through international charity.
Europe
18. M. Bariani expressed his personal faith in the construction of Europe. There were real technical difficulties, but they would be overcome. His children did not question the reality of Europe. Lady Young echoed this theme. The British Presidency would aim to make solid progress towards a genuine Common Market which would benefit all our economies. Mr Weston pointed out that at the next British general elections membership of the Community would not be an issue for the first time in 25 years.
Distribution
Private Secretary PS/Lady Young
PS/Mr Renton
PS/Mrs Chalker
PS/Mr Eggar
Sir W Harding
Mr Derek Thomas
Dr Wilson
Mr David Thomas
Mr Ratford
WED
FID
HKD
SAMD
SED
SPD
SEAD
PUSD
ECD(P)
WIAD
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