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balance lobby from BC etc,. against argument that clerical staff in private sector were now ruled out; why make special provision
for HMG's clerical staff?
Action Home Office to revise OD (K) paper accordingly.
Home Secretary's comments
7. Home Secretary had told Mr Langdon:
(i) that he was certain it was not right to take the Committee Stage on floor of the House because he could not be certain of getting early closure;
(ii) therefore, for timing reasons, essential that Bill be
introduced before Easter;
(iii) on the explanatory paper, he was inclined to say as little as possible at first reading. (Mr Langdon had explained the need to describe the scheme to the House to enable a meaningful
debate to take place.)
Action Home Office to draft explanatory paper for Ministers to
consider.
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