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even at this stage, the arguments in favour of an
extension for Mr Parker are not strong ones. If as Mr
Parker, avers the Islanders will not like a change, they
probably
will like it even less in eighteen months time than
they will in six.
4. Mr Ure has suggested that there might be advantage
in delaying a decision until after Mr Ridley's visit
to the Islands next month. Administratively this would
be possible, although a reversal of the DTSAB's
recomendation would cause a number of complications.
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From this department's viewpoint it would seem more
logical for both the Minister of State and Mr Parker
to know that the latter's appointment will be coming
to an end in December. The Minister of State can then
be briefed to listen sympathetically to any request by
the Islanders for an extension for Mr Parker, but to
respond that a decision has already been made on a
replacement and that an announcement will be made
shortly. Otherwise he can only raise their hopes by
saying that their view will be taken into account before
a final decision is made.
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