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CONFIDENTIAL

ANNEX 'A'

area.

Talking Points for use with the Public

Substitute the following for paragraph 1:-

"My visit to you is part of a tour during which

I am learning at first-hand something about the achievements

and problems of Britain's Commonwealth partners in the Pacific

I have met Ministers, Governors and Officials and, in

discussing matters of common concern, we have naturally

discussed Britain's new approach to the European Economic

Community."

2.

Add to paragraph 8:-

"We, for our part, appreciate the importance

you attach to your exports to Britain and, in particular,

to your exports of cotton textiles. Problems would arise

(such as the future of Commonwealth preferences) which

would clearly affect your trade with us and would accordingly

need the most careful consideration."

3. In the last sentence of paragraph 11 add after the

words "world trading nation" the following:-

"(as it does to you with your widening and

growing trade in world markets)".