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risk of diminishing the prospects of an early relcase for members of our Mission by a possibly ineffective gosture in support of Mr. Grey, I

think that on balonte (c) is the correct course.. 12. When I discussed the problem with Mr. Rodgers before his departure for Strasbourg, he thought there might be advantage in keeping something in reserve, particularly while Mr. Grey remained in detention. Ho foresaw the possibility of adverse criticism 12 we did not. But he recognised that the issues

were fairly evenly balancod.

13. If the proposals recommended above are approved, I think we should give Sir Donald Hopson wide tactical discretion about how he plays the hand. possible approach in the draft telegram.

I have, however, suggested a

Comies to:

Sir D. Allen .

Sir C. Crowe

Mr. Bakez

Mr. Samuel o.r.

Mr. Mallett, P.C.D.

Mr. Burley, Home Office Mr. Cartor, C.U.

(Janes Murray)

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