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whether we need powers to remove the PCE in the event of

sustained disagreement with the Legislature.

18. But if the Governor retains some executive powers,

even after PCE is in office, would he not also need to

retain some reserved powers too?

?Financial responsibility of HMG.

?Analogy with Peking.

F.

Envoi

19.

This is all terribly difficult.

Cannot we just muddle

through without touching the Executive? I doubt it, but it

is an option to be considered.

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