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3. IN THE LIGHT OF THE ABOVE CONSIDERATIONS I HOPE THAT ARRANGEMENTS CAN NOW BE MADE TO LEAVE THE CRAFT HERE FOR THE EXTRA MONTH OR AT THE MOST TWO MONTHS BEFORE A FINAL DECISION IS TAKEN, IF NECESSARY SWITCHING CREWS MEANWHILE.

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HKIOD (3)

DEFENCE DEPT

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PS/LORD GORONWY-ROBERTS SIR D WATSON

MR LARMOUR

MR SYKES

MR THOMSON

MR MALE

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MR ANDREW, AUS (GS) MOD MR HANSFORD TREASURY

MR BRYARS, CABINET OFFICE MR AGGLETON, PSA DOE

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