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to bear in mind the interests of dependant territories, but we could not rely on them as channels of information.

5. In the circumstances I support Mr. Preston's proposal that an office Fotice should be issued bringing formally to the attention of functional departments in the merged Office (particularly those with economic responsibilitios) our continuing responsibility to provide information to and protect the interests of dependent territories.

(F. 6. Cartex)

3 October, 1963

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Mr. H. P. Preston

Mr. G. 8. Whitehead

Mr. J. C. Morgan