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withdrawal, given proper handling, it is on general grounds not

desirable to bring the announcement any further forward than is

strictly necessary.

9. If my recommendation is accepted, we will submit a draft

text for the announcement nearer the time.

Background

10. The approval of No. 10 to Mr. MacLehose's appointment was

obtained in July. The informal approval of The Queen is being

sought now, after which the Palace's formal approval will need

to be obtained.

c.c.

Mr. Renwick

Sir L. Monson o.r.

Sir T. Brimelow

Mr. Laird

Mr. Drinkall

(S. J. Barrett)

Personnel Operations Department

21 September, 1970

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