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1985 predecessor. It is doubtful
whether, if the case had proceeded to trial, the Government would have recovered anything.
The suggestions made
in the 11th, 12th and 13th
paragraphs of Your Lordship's despatch will receive
careful consideration.
H.
in the 14th.
The rules referred to in 4th paragraph
will be strictly carried out. I recently declined to sanction
an application made by a subordinate officer for
the conversion of a farm lease held by him into a building
lease with a view to the establishment of a factory
on the land.
I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Within Rotings
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