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parliamentary knowledge; familiarity with local labour regulations.
Political Ability: capacity to handle local politicians, to guide and when necessary control them while retaining popular support; ability to explain and defend HMG's policies in adverse circumstances; sensitive antennae to local politics and an ability to report accordingly; understanding of foreign and international defence issues in local and regional contexts.
Personality and Personal Situation: ability to accept the loneliness of decision making; cope with physical isolation and lack of a soul mate; good listener; readiness to admit mistakes; good communicator; adaptability; common sense; willingness to bite the bullet and take difficult decisions; natural dignity without pomposity; sense of humour; patience; readiness to receive people and devote time to (ostensibly) small problems; interest in voluntary organisations and charitable ventures, preferably married with children off his hands; (in some territories) preferably a churchgoer; ability to mix with all levels of society; common
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