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OF THE UK AND OF THE POLICIES WE DEVISE TO MEFT THOSE NEEDS. THIS WILL BE ESSENTIAL TO US AS AN ELEMENT OF THE RENEGOTIATION. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO MEET OUR REQUIREMENTS BY SECURING A SATISFACTORY OUTCOME IN THE WORKING PARTY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE TREATIES AND OF ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY POLICIES.

NATURALLY ON THESE TWO MATTERS, AS ON THE OTHERS WHICH I HAVE RAISED, MY STATEMENT ON 1 APRIL THAT I MUST AGAIN RESERVE MY RIGHT TO PROPOSE TREATY AMENDMENTS IF THERE PROVES TO BE NO OTHER WAY OF

· MEETING OUR ESSENTIAL NEEDS, STILL STANDS.

CALLAGHAN

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