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Mr Colvin, SEAD

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concerned. The fact that it was managed so well has been great help to him and to other Ministers in handling this very difficult matter at the political level. grateful.

He is most

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Mr Gillmore o/r

Mr Weston

Mr McLaren

Mr Paul, HKD

Mr Holt, PRU

Mr Gregson,, PRU

Miss Harper, SEAD

Mr Whitehead, News Dept

Mr Lidington

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