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RefNoMS/527/10/4/35
LevelItem
TitleStatement of [D Noel] Paton's views on the Committee's position
Date29 April 1917
DescriptionThinks that 'the time seems to have arrived when it is necessary to consider the future of the Committee' -- gives a brief history of the Committee and its ambiguous relationship with ministries -- suggests that no recommendations have yet been acted on and that it 'seems absurd' for the Committe to continue working under the circumstances -- sets out his ideal course for the Committee's role.
Extent4pp
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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