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ASK DC

6. My Government reaffirm their strong commitment to the

European Community. They will continue to play a full and

constructive part in its development and to carry out the .

particular responsibilities which will be ours during the

remainder of the British Presidency.

They will continue to

work for early decision on the restructuring of the Community

budget and the improvement of the Common Agricultural Policy,

and to seek early agreement on a revised Common Fisheries.

They will also continue to work for the accession

policy.

to the Community of Spain and Portugal.

7.

My Government confirm their commitment to the Commonwealth

and the United Nations and will continue to play a full part

in their activities.

great

8. My Government attach/importance to the further development

of the unique relationship between the United Kingdom and

the Republic of Ireland as a means of achieving peace,

reconciliation and stability;-

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