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c. In addition Colonial Governments should aim at assuming full financial responsibility for local defence though, where necessary, assistance would be given as in a. above. Where special strategic interests warrant such a step Her Majesty's Government would agree to meet the costs from United Kingdom Defence Votes.'

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I have no reason to believe that these basic principles have been changed subsequently.

31 December 1974

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