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CELLOR

CHANCELL

SECRET

OF

HE EXCHEQUER

5.

For Malta, I accept that we shall have some problems with Mr. Mintoff and our NATO Allies.

But I do not see why we should not press ahead on the basis of a general statement that we shall expect to be relieved of all our obligations when the current Agreement comes to an end.

6. I am sending copies of this minute to the Foreign Secretary, the Defence Secretary and Sir John Hunt.

(D.W.H.)

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September 1974

SECRET