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There is, however, one matter which does give cause for concern. While the writer was in London on a previous occasion, an application was made by to a Judge in Chambers, for bail. This application was supported by an affidavit, a copy of which is enclosed. I had completely overlooked this document before and I should have referred to it in

affidavit, though

presumably all he could have said was that, because of his anxiety to be released from jail he was prepared to include a statement in an affidavit which was false. If Counsel feels that we are under a duty to disclose the contents of this document to Godber's solicitors, you have our authority to do so.

Both

and

have been approached by Gunston to make a statement to him but have declined to do so but I understand some Police Officers have made statements. We will receive copies of these in due course.

ENCL.

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Yours faithfully,

( R.G. Penlington )

Assistant to Attorney General,

Independent Commission Against Corruption.