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LONDON. THE POINT WAS MADE THAT EVEN IF IN THE END IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE CONCESSIONS, THIS ACTIVITY WILL SERVE TO SHOW THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS SINCERE ABOUT THE NEED TO LOOK INTO THE

ISSUES FURTHER.

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CLEARLY IT WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU TO TELL EXCO

ABOUT THE FOREIGN SECRETARY'S DEALINGS WITH THE HOME SECRETARY. GRATEFUL THEREFORE IF YOU WOULD CONFINE THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO

YOURSELF AND YOUR CLOSEST ADVISERS.

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