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Although the need for consultation arises only from the possibility of change in the UK ancestry provision, posts - and the Governments concerned

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may find it helpful to know what is envisaged for working holiday makers. I hope we can take it that the consultations can be conducted confidentially, since the matters under review are obviously highly sensitive here. I suggest that, to minimise the risk of a leak, the Governments concerned should be told that they are being consulted at an early stage so that their views can be properly taken into account: further consideration and consultation will be necessary here, and there is no question of a final decision having already been taken to do away with the UK ancestry provisions.

Because of the timetable for the preparation of revised Immigration Rules I am afraid we shall need replies by the end of August at the very latest.

Yours mincerely,

Hohenfüller

J F HALLIDAY

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