FOR PRESS: P. M. No 79/ 1970
CONSULTATIONS WITH BRITISH DEFENCE MINISTER
Statement issued followingtalks between
Lord Carrinton and the Prime Ministr
Following visits to Singapore and Malaysia, the British Secretary
of State for Defence, Lord Carrington, is visiting Australia for preliminary
consultations as part of the British Government'O, study of matters involved
in its decision to continue a British military preSence in Malaysia/ Singapore.
The Prime Minister and other Ministers met with Lord Carrington
this morning. The Prime Minister welcomed the British Government's
decision to continue to make a military contribution in the area. He explained
the Australian Government's position on the basis of his statement to Parliament
on 25 February 1969 and this position will be taken fully into account by
the British Government in reaching its decision.
At the conclusion of the meeting the Prime Minister and Lord
Carrington expressed themselves as well satisfied with the exchange of
views and affirmed the intention to maintain the closest consultation.
Lord Carrington will continue discussions wth the Minister for
Defence and the Minister for External Affairs this afterr. noon.
CANBERRA July i970
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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31/07/1970
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CONSULTATIONS WITH BRITISH DEFENCE MINISTER - STATEMENT ISSUED FOLLOWING TALKS BETWEEN LORD CARRINGTON AND THE PRIME MINISTER
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