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DATE: 5 November 1992

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Background

3. The Prime Minister has agreed to the Secretary of State's

proposal of an OPD (K) while the Governor is in London, to consider the way ahead. The Secretary of State will have a chance to prepare for this at an office meeting on 16 November, at which the Governor and Sir Robin Maclaren will be present.

4. The draft minute is intended to provide a basis for

discussion at OPD (K), rather than firm conclusions about the way

There are a number of sensitive issues and the Governor

ahead.

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