| Description | Harrison does not know if Larmor has sent his sketch of alterations to the standing orders in order to keep Harrison informed, in which case he cannot offer an opinion; or whether he is inviting Harrison's comments. If the latter, and speaking personally, he hoped for the support of the committee in publically recognising that relations between the Officers and the Assistant Secretary 'should be of complete trust and confidence'; an officer, but junior to the elected Officers. He gives a summary of the characteristics necessary for the role, thinking that the postholder should not be considered as 'a thing apart' or as 'an outsider'. This would be the way to get the best from the role. He understands what Larmor wishes to secure and is anxious to help him carry it out, but codifyng matters would create difficulties in practice. Harriosn took it for granted that the committee report was a rough draft, and he has incorporated Larmor's amendments, and Sir Michael Foster's. |