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Α separate issue, which will require resolution,

if expatriate officers are to be encouraged to stay on

after 1997, is that of security vetting. It is important

that the UK security services confirm that service with the

SARG after 1997 will not be a bar to UK security vetting

clearance.

c.c.

PS/GH

CS

( E.B. Wiggham )

Secretary for the Civil Service

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