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Old 10th Jun 2011, 09:09
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Halton Brat
 
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I'm musing at the moment, taking in the view from my office window, somewhere in the vineyard country of NW Europe.

Two thoughts:

1. Are we trying to curry favour with India with our planned GBP300m Aid grant? (Sorry about that, had to be done).

2. I intend to write to Mr Mitchell (Overseas Development Secretary) regarding his vision for UK to become a "Development Superpower". I shall propose that HMS Belfast be re-commissioned, in order that she may undertake a cruise along the coasts of impoverished nations, firing Star-shells from her main battery stuffed with banknotes of the local currency which would then cascade cash over the eternally grateful populace. Perhaps a RN gunnery expert (if we still have any) could advise me of the viability of this project.

Back to my musing (don't you just love Fridays?).

HB
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