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PS/Mr Royle
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MEETING WITH SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER AT 11.00 am
1.
I promised to send you the briefs for the talks with the
Governor in time for Mr Royle's box this evening. I attach
them now, as shown on the attached list. Most of them have been
cleared in draft with Mr Wilford.
2. The briefs have been divided into three categories. "A"
briefs are subjects which we suggest Mr Royle should raise.
"B" subjects are defensive briefs for Mr Royle if the Governor
raises the issues. "C" subjects are not of such live interest.
They are background briefs and the subjects could be raised if
there is time available.
3. I also attach notes on two subjects which Mr Royle might
like to raise with the Governor in private conversation outside
the main meeting.
4.
A Top Secret paper on Nationality has been sent to you by
understand Sir E Norris. I mentioned that you will be keeping it for Mr Royle
to see when he comes in on Tuesday morning.
5. Any further briefing will be sent in Mr Royle's box on Monday
afternoon. Mr Marshall and/or Mr Holland may like to attend the
discussion on sterling, which I suggest should be taken first.
Mr Rushford will be available for discussion of the death penalty
and the Godber case. Mr Evans has indicated that he will attend
at least for the topics of interest to FED, which I suggest should
therefore be left until last.
7 September 1973
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