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Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Sir C. Parkinson.
Sir G. Tomlinson.
Sir C. Bottomley.
Sir J. Shuckburgh.
Permt. U.S. of S.
Parly. U.S. of S.
Secretary of State.
trade which might be most benefited
by some arrangement with China, although,
as suggested in the note, it might be
quite effectively assisted by an
arrangement falling short of a full
Customs union.
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FURTHER ACTION.
6. Finally, it is urged that
undue weight is given to the probable
objections from Chinese interests
which would be affected and from foreign
countries, particularly Japan, and
it is
thatgur
unnecessary to anticipate these
objections. It would, however, appear
Enestimable whether the likelihood o
įdle to ignore the fact that such
arising cam parterly be ignored.
objections are likely to arise.
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8.
I would request that you
will give the whole question careful
consideration, and let me have your
views as to the desirability of
putting forward any suggestion for an
arrangement