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CONFIDENTIAL

7.

If, however, the Governor were to insist on this change,

I suppose that in the final analysis we should not resist it. But I for one would regret the change, as would the MOD (whose goodwill we will increasingly require as 1997 approaches).

I+K)

(My Tame)

It will be useful to discuss this matter with the Governor during his visit but I shall clearly be inhibited by the fact that the CBF probably considers that his remarks to me were made in confidence. Perhaps we could have a general

discussion with the Governor about the likely future membership of EXCO and see whether he refers to the question of the CBF's attendance.

You coles

Sir John Coles

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7 June 1991

cc: Mr Burns