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CONFIDENTIAL

forum must continue To Governor and officials only:

President Nixon's reply to the Prime Minister's letter is disappointing but we are continuing to press the American Administration to modify their attitude_7.

I know that you have fears about the repercussions on

In a sense these your trade of Britain's entry into the EEC.

cre fears of the unknown which are shared by many people in

Until the negotiations start we cannot really knOW

Britain.

what are the problems to be faced. We shall keep your

interests in mind and will consult you as the problems arise.

CONFIDENTIAL