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least to the Police Force itself, that it should not be seen to be

aiding employers against workers (e.g., by assisting scabs on to the

premises) except where violence has actually been used. Even then

the amount of force used should be reasonable. Recently we have had

some evidence of excessive violcnce by police. If Great Eastern is

to be the model for future industrial disputes we have every reason

to be fearful of the consequences.

July 17, 1970.

JR/cs

[CONCLUDED]

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