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of the protracted uncertainty, we wish to be able to make public our intentions for the Brigade at the earliest opportunity. However, I am conscious that

the timing of such an announcement might be dictated by the situation reached

in our talks with the Sultan.

10.

I would welcome my colleagues agreement to the proposal in paragraph 8.

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