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In making these proposals, we should emphasise that-

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you on this question. We believe that the

Government of Gibraltar is already giving

close attention to the question of her future

relationship with the enlarged Communities,

and we should hope to hear the outcome of

these discussions.

6.

achievement

For Fiji only. The acquisition of

independence later this year by your territory

may involve some change in the proposed

relationship with the enlarged Communities.

The nature of such a change cannot be predicted

at present, but we should expect the Government

of your territory to take a greater interest in

being consulted over the course of negotiations

than other dependent territories. With a

representative stationed in London after

independence, he would be in a better position

to take advantage of the proposed arrangements

for consultation with independent countries of

the Commonwealth. In addition to the Fijian

Government, please inform the Government of

the above the Pitcairn Islands of proposals.

7. To all. Please emphasise to the Government

of your territory that in making these proposal

we do not have anything rigid or formal in mind.

We shall want to look at our arrangements again

in the light of experience. Our main concern

in making these proposals is that the Govern-

ments of the dependent territories should be

fully and promptly informed of developments of

interest to them so that you can let us have

their views. The proposals are not in any way

intended to cut across the direct channels of

communication between us which are always open,

or the normal continuing contacts between

youreslf and the British Government.