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of the extended Section 10. But it is generally indicative of the Minister's attitude.

5.

So far so good. Whether we shall have any more success outside the FCO than we did the last time round remains to be seen. Presumably we shall meet the same official objections. The result may therefore turn on whether the new Home Office Ministers and Law Officers take a different view from their predecessors.

6.

We will of course keep you posted. Meanwhile we agree that you may continue to say, if asked, that the matter is under consideration.

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Weran Walin

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