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doubts voiced to me as to whether they are in fact getting an accurate picture. Whatever the truth, they should certainly be in a position now to give an assessment of whether the Unofficials are accurately reflecting the views of the population. (Although it should not be automatically assumed that the Unofficials are unanimous in their views. Evidence from the minutes of the Special EXCO meetings and other sources suggests that not all take as hard a line as Sir S Y Chung). I agree that this would also be useful for us and that we should ask for it.
Photare
17 May 1983
R JF Hoare
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