TNAG-0724-FCO40-922-Policy-on-use-of-Prerogative-of-Mercy-1978 — Page 44

CONFIDENTIAL

Mr Duff

(WIAD)

HKC 380/2

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16 FEB 1978

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CALL ON SECRETARY OF STATE BY SIR PETER RAMSBOTHAM

Mr Rowlands has seen a copy of Mr Fergusson's minute of 8 February. He has minuted as follows:

"I should like to see the "Governor's

responsibilities" for capital sentences argued in a submission.

TR"

10 February 1978

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