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Security: Robin Catford minute for Joan Porter (“Report on fire at Chequers on 2 September 1982”) [Vera Thomas decision not to tell MT, endorsed by Catford] [declassified 2012]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: PREM19/915 f2
Editorial comments: Following the covering minute is a report on the incident by Wing Commander Vera Thomas, the formidable curator of Chequers. The full file from which this item is taken can be seen here.
Importance ranking: Minor
Word count: 7pp
Themes: Security services & intelligence