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CUBIE, CLERK TO THE INDUSTRY AND TRADE SELECT COMMITTEE, HAS ASKED FOR COPIES OF THE EXCHANGES OF CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE MEETING WHICH LORD BELSTEAD HELD BEFORE THE COMMITTEE'S DEPARTURE. I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD ARRANGE FOR HIM TO BE CONTACTED (ON 219 5469) AND THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS MADE. HE IS AWARE THAT I TIPPED YOU OFF ABOUT THE MALENTENDU BUT IT IS
FOR YOU TO DECIDE WHETHER THE CONTENTS OF THE TELEGRAMS SHOULD BE REVEALED.
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