Minister is greatly concerned that United States has not yet
ratified South Pacific Agreement. [1]

2. French have suggested a revised French text as they claim first
translation was not a good one. They have also suggested two
amendments neither of any consequence.

3. We are replying, and the United Kingdom Government agrees, that
provided French redraft is a faithful one we would be prepared to
accept it but no change in substance can at this stage be made and
the two points raised by them are points which can be dealt with
by the Commission when it meets. We would be prepared to give an
assurance that in practice we shall endeavour at Commission
meetings to meet French wishes as far as possible. We are asking
for immediate ratification.