Secretary of State
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P/A
I think that we are now reaching a key moment in the
Mass Transit saga. I have exchanged a number of personal
telegrams with the Governor who is doing all he can to help
us. I think your intervention at this time could have a
considerable effect on the somewhat dilatory performance
of the Anglo-Italian Consortium. It is vital that we obtain
this £500 million contract since it would greatly enhance
our chances of securing similar contracts in about 15 other
cities round the world.
AR
20 November, 1973
Anthony Royle