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ANGUILLA

1.

Size

2.

Population

35 square miles

6,000

ANNEX 1

3.

Present constitutional position:

formally a part of the Associated State of St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, but has been administered directly by the UK since 1969, with ministerial system since 1976. Will revert to the formal status of dependency after separation.

Budget expenditure (1978): £900,000

4.

5.

UK aid

6.

7.

budgetary : £220,000

total aid per capita : £130 (including project)

Main activities and sources of income:

Salt Fishing

Tourism (starting)

Prospects economic and political progress has been hindered by dispute with St Kitts-Nevis. Considerable improvement to economic infrastructure essential before independence becomes a viable option - no wish at present.