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MINISTERS FELT THAT THIS WAS NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE. THIS IS AN
ASPECT OF THE MATTER TO WHICH FURTHER THOUGHT WILL NEED TO BE
GIVEN.
6. WE HAVE NOT LOST SIGHT OF THE QUESTION OF HOW TO COVER KEY
PEOPLE WORKING FOR THE BRITISH TRADE COMMISSION AND THE BRITISH COUNCIL. BUT NO (NO) FIRM DECISIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN AS TO HOW THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED, NOR HOW MANY PLACES WILL BE AVAILABLE.
7.
MR LLOYD WILL NO DOUBT BE READY TO ELABORATE ON THESE POINTS.
I HAVE ENCOURAGED HOME OFFICE OFFICIALS TO RECOMMEND THAT HE GIVES YOU A FULL BRIEFING ON THE PRESENT POSITION. I WOULD HOWEVER BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD AVOID REVEALING KNOWLEDGE OF
THE POINTS IN THIS TELEGRAM. WHICH IS OF COURSE SENSITIVE AND
STRICTLY FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INFORMATION.
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