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disputes since August.

Towards the end of this year pay may become more of an issue again particularly if the economy starts an upturn or if the cost of living were to rise more sharply again. However, it cannot be gainsaid that the unions have acted with commendable restraint and responsibility in 1974.

Yours ever,

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(J.N. Sweetman )

Principal Assistant Secretary

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