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42. A.L. Scott, F.O. (F.11849/3446/10) — 20/1/39

Refce. (26) Ars. corres, with British Comman cil indicating readings to grant £1,000 for scholarships in 1940/41 subject to

policy: also corres. between Univ. Grants Clee, Ffo. bading up to it.

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decision on

It is strange that is Scott does not

refer to (40), which the 8.0. must have

received when he wrote his letter (which Lonly received The 22nd) and which would have indicated the position as

on

regards H.M.G's. policy.

It is also a

pity that the 7.0. did not let us know before of the fact That Sair J. Pratt, at the instance of The Univ. Grants Clee, instigated in bum by to Sloss, had approached the British Council.

Six days ago, at (4) on 53611/1/29

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