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the remaining UKPH in India. We therefore need to

establish clearly with the Home Office the extent of

HMG's commitment and seek an assurance that the

Special Voucher Scheme will continue for UKPH from East

Africa, including those who are now in India.

9. Until the major issues referred to in paragraphs

38 above are resolved I submit that it would be

premature for the Home Office to put the Bill to the

Home Affairs Committee and propose that a meeting be

held at Assitant Under-Secretary level to discuss the

outstanding differences. A draft reply to Mr Butler's

letter from the Private Secretary, to this effect, is

submitted herewith.

10. HKGD, South Asian Department, Southern European

Department, South American Department, RID and MVD

concur.

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