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49.
The explusion of expatriate dissidents, both British and alien, has been effective and should continue in appropriate
cases.
50.
With locals, a few of the small hard core of real radicals may be won over. In cases where it becomes evident that success is unlikely, attempts to ridicule and to discredit those concerned may be the best alternative. But the positive measures (about which recommendations follow) are of far greater importance. For the main emphasis should be on preventing the radicals' influence from spreading by isolating them from their more moderate supporters and ensuring they do not win public sympathy.
51.
Their influence may spread if they seem to force Government to make concessions under pressure. More care than ever should thus be taken to anticipate rather than react to complaints. When plans are made (especially for clearances liable to affect peoples' livelihood or housing) there should be suitable machinery to ensure
52.
(a)
(b)
(c)
likely grievances are foreseen, examined with care and sympathy and if possible pre-empted before they can become public issues;
particular attention is paid to the need to consider the presentational aspects of what is contemplated and to handle public relations appropriately; and
in case incidents nevertheless occur, arrangements to handle them have been afgreed, so that the response is prompt and co-ordinated,
Most locals should however outgrow protest provided that they get satisfactory employment. It may occasionally be advisable to run some risk to enable individuals to obtain this, despite youthful folly. If denied jobs because of it, they may become permanently disaffected.
53.
The support of the moderates and the uncommitted should be rallied, or at least their understanding secured. They want to see greater overt social progress; clear objectives which appeal to their idealism and with which they can
/identify
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