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Falklands: Hailsham diary (Argentina invaded the islands) ["Cecil Parkinson told me he was surprised at the invasion!!! He had been at the meetings y'day. ... One only (not me) for staying in port"] [released 2011]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: HLSM 1/1/19 part 2 f3
Editorial comments:

The reference to "one only (not me) for staying in port" would appear to refer to John Biffen, who spoke in cabinet against despatch of the Task Force.

Importance ranking: Key
Word count: 1p
Themes: Executive, Defence (Falklands)