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on you and the Government if Tsoi is executed.

I also doubt if

we could sustain a three line whip in view of the large number of

abolitionist members of the Conservative Party.

damage to the Government might be serious.

The political

6. I therefore feel that in order to remove any shadow of

doubt as far as a miscarriage of justice is concerned, it would

be wise to ask the Governor to arrange a psychiatric examination.

would wish But I also feel you inten take into account the political aspect

I have outlined in paragraphs 3 to 5 of this minute in reaching

your decision.

A.R

7 May 1973

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Anthony Royle