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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).

IHK) (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.

7 June 1991

cc: Mr Burns

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Sir John Coles