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COMMONWEALTH FINANCE MINISTERS' MEET ING BRIEFS TO BE PROVIDED BY FCO DEPARTMENTS

i) South Africa

SAID/Economic Advisers

The Brief on South Africa should also cover the economy; the

Bank of England (Paul Mayes) would be happy to assist with

this part of the drafting.

ii)

Background briefs on the

Commonwealth and the role

of the CFMM

CCD

iii)

Personality Briefs

CCD

CCD have asked for an opportunity to brief on:

a) secretarial resource implications of any initiatives;

b) the general background context;

c) arrears of membership contributions.

The Treasury are content for these points to be covered, but

ask if it is possible for them to be incorporated in the

Background briefs at (ii) above, rather than being treated

separately. Again, brevity is emphasised.

SG2 ADR

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