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between the various elements of Britain's contribution to NATO

strategy to meet levels of expenditure derived from non-military

criteria. From the military point of view such an approach could

not be recommended any more than Options D or E.

Political Implications

136. To the extent to which some of these alternatives would prevent

the need for cuts in EAOR or the RAF contribution to ACE the

political implications described in paragraphs 106, 115 and 125

would be mitigated.

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