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Tot DWH CONFTPKNTIAL 28th February 1966. Asbeatosls and Maaothelloma I an attaching hereto my copy of Mr. Edmonds' report of February 25th and I have taken another copy of this report for Mr. Oates. I also attaoh the originals of a brief exohanffe with Mr. Edmonds today on the sane subjeot, headed Newalls Insulation. I know that Mr. Oates Is very muoh au fait . the situation and that you are also Involved, but I would like to make the following commentst- 1. It does seem as though there has been either some misunderstanding between Mr. Middleton and Mr. Morant or perhaps even some mlsreportlng by the latter but. In fairness to him, I think he would have gone to these discussions pre disposed to listen out for oomments favourable . to glass* 2 Mr. Edmonds' report February 25th. page 2. note tl). You may find that Mr. Edmonds, who Is here this week on an 8.A.I. Course, has already spoken to Surgeon Captain James. I know that he was trying to do this. 3. Mr. Edmonds' report February 25th. page A. notes U' E&' I0 It seems to aw that someone must be the foeal point for these numerous oontaots with the Admiralty and I would still suggest Mr. Edmonds in the first instance. I have no reason to think that Newalla are being "disloyal" to asbestos eloth, but we have to remember that they are contractors and as suah will provide the materials which their customers speolfy. At the same time, I do think that Newalla and T.B.A. should be at one In fighting (Cont'd) i i - 0098 I V I -2- the eause of aabeetoa to tho last difcoh whilst, of oourse, being ready to offer eultable glass naterlals if this has to be done. With this In mind, I wonder If the Chairman would oare to Impress on Mr. Pushman the importance of continuing to have our flag nailed to the mast of asbestos doth. A# C. Miftip* o 3 0099