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desirability and practicability of establishing a Customs Unaion in the light of the
arguments and factors set out in the Report. If, as I hope may be the case, they
all agree to the establishment of such an Union, I would suggest that the details
might bp worked out by a committee containing representatives of the various
territories, possibly the proposed regional economic committee, referred to in my
despatch
 (to Jamaica) No. 292
 (to British Honduras) No. 114
 (to British Guiana) No. 140
 (to Trinidad) No. 213
 (to Barbados) No. 105
 (to Windward Islands) No. 112
 (to Leeward Islands) No. 86
of the 17th November, 1950, if it is decided to establish that body. Meanwhile, if
there is any assistance which I can render to governments in this matter by way
of advice or in any other form, I shall be most willing to give it.
 11. I am sending copies of this despatch to all West Indian Governors, and
also, for information, to the Comptroller of the Development and Welfare
Organisation and to the Colonial Attache at the British Embassy, Washington.

 I have the honour to be,

 Sir,

 Your most obedient,


humble servant,


J. GRIFFITHS.


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