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now say clearly that we will accept the Roachbank refugees, before we are faced with further public criticism which will undermine our broader strategy and before some personal

tragedy intervenes, e.g. sickness or death, on board

the Roachbank.

5. I have consulted the Home Secretary, who agrees with this approach. I am copying this minute to him and to the Secretary of State for Trade, the Attorney-General, and

Sir John Hunt.

8 June 1979

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