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The other point is that the same article stated that Haddon -Cave had, "pointedly left early and did not come to Nairobi Haddon-Cave did go to Nairobi, though he left early in order to deal with Mass Transit business here. But you should know that before deciding to leave, he spoke to Sir Douglas Allen, who confirmed that he did not think it would be misinterpreted if he left.

You will be receiving a copy of our Ex. Co. paper on sterling by the same bag. You will see from it that though the terms of the unilateral guarantee make it impossible for us to participate - unless the Treasury are prepared to unbend we are very well aware of our responsibilities and will do what we can to live up to them in the difficult position in which we have been placed.

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