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In discussion it was thought unrealistic to expect progress through trying to involve the EEC in sharing administration responsibilities for our remaining d.t's although

pressures stemming from the Common Market could just possibly result in Guadelope and Martinique seeking independence. Although there was no obvious relevance for us in these 3 countries colonial policies then could be useful lessons to be learned from their, and other metropolitan powers, economic and administrative procedures.