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Singapore shares India' S concern about Britain's role East

There has been no significant reaction in Malaysia.

of Suez.

In Hong Kong, Britain's possible entry into the Common Market

has been the subject of press comment for many months and the

The potential effect on Hong Kong exports has been discussed.

Prime Minister's announcement provoked no new editorial comment.

Europe

9.

The

Cyprus is watching the new British approach with intense

interest because of its importance for her own position

vis-a-vis the Community Press reaction has been favourable.

Editorial comment in Malta welcomed the new initiative.

consensus of Press opinion is that Malta cannot afford to wait any longer and the Government should now stop "sitting on the

fence" and start negotiations for its own entry into, or

association with, the Community.

10。 There has been favourable Press reaction and keen

interest in the Irish Republic where the move has also been

welcomed in business circles.

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