I am directed by the Minister for External Affairs to state that he would be glad to have the views of the Minister for Fin/I.&C./Agric. on the question of making application for membership of the Food and Agriculture Organisation - the FAO.

The Minister feels that the time has come at which the making of application for membership might be considered.

If the Minister for F/I.&C./Agr. agrees, perhaps the question might suitably be discussed at an inter-Departmental conference.

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