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HE Admiral of the Fleet

Sir Varyl Begg CCB DSO DSC

Governor GIBRALTAR

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DG-1 Speaking

Apch

19 January 1972

Acknowledg

Sir

GIBRALTAR

SUCCESSION TO GOVERNMENT

I have the honour to inform you that Her Majesty has been

pleased to designate Ernest Howard Davis Esq CMG CBE for the purposes

of Section 22(1) of the Constitution of Gibraltar.

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Please inform me if at any time any circumstances arise

that would prevent Hr Davis from performing the functions of Covernor

as and when occasions require, indicating who you think should be

designated in his steud.

I have the honour to be Sir

Your most obedient humble Servant

Ian hatt

(for the Secretary of State)

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