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such a wide distribution, HMG would be inviting direct representations from individuals as well as from the Association itself. There would be an avalanche of responses. Mr Cox said that, while we were ready to receive and study individual representations, the consultations envisaged for the week beginning 4 May would be confined to the HMOCS Association. Mr Cartland said that the Association had agreed to our request that only he and the Vice-Chairman attend the first meeting, but for the consultations in May they would wish to field a four-man team: it was necessary to include a representative of HMOCS police inspectors as well as of superintendants they belonged to different staff associations.
9. The meeting concluded with discussion about how the Association should pass its views to HMG and how we should liaise about detailed points. Mr Cartland said that it would be convenient to use Civil Service Branch as a channel, eg becasue of their secure communciations with HMG. Mr Cox agreed in principle.
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