Enclosure
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Minute by Colonel H. Elsdale, R. E.
Hon. Col. Secretary.
I entirely agree with my Hon. Colleague the
Attorney General. There is now sufficient evidence to convict these men of taking bribes collectively as a body, but
not to bring it home to individuals. We are therefore justified in recommending any required disciplinary measures for
their removal from the Force, but not in attacking their
pensions.
It seems however very probable that further
corroborative evidence may presently be forthcoming which
will justify action against their pensions or some of them,
within the prescribed 3 years.
3.10.97.
(Sgd.) H. Elsdale.
Colonel, R. E.