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BMC/Leyland merger
9 April 1968
JAGUAR/BLMC
Sir William Lyons of Jaguar writes to Sir Donald Stokes.
'Some people in our organisation have received a document entitled "Policy Instruction". As this is contrary to the agreement we have made I would be glad if you will be good enough to ensure that this does not recur.'
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