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APPARENTLY NOTHING WIDER THAN THAT. I REALISE THAT THE EMPLOYEES

COULD CLAIM THAT THE UNDERTAKING EXTENDED TO OTHER OBLIGATIONS.

THE SUBSTANTIVE ANSWER TO THE PETITION WILL HAVE TO TAKE ACCOUNT

OF THIS, BUT I DO NOT THINK IT WISE TO INITIATE DISCUSSION OF

THE TOPIC DURING YOUR MEETING.

CARRINGTON

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