Item 70 - Typescript letter to Beaton

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Beaton/D/1/9/70

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GB 275 Beaton/D/1/9/70

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Typescript letter to Beaton

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  • 25 September 1959 (Creation)

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2p paper

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(d 1987)

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Secretary to Beaton

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Went to see the solicitor who made the following comments about the three documents sent to him for consideration: About the equity statement: Although it contains libellous words such as "virtual blackmail" or "deliberately sabotaged" he thinks Beaton would be protected of charges of libels because he is reporting a misdemeanour in the theatrical profession to Equity. As both parties have a mutual interest in this, this would constitute a "privileged occasion" or exemption. The solicitor will investigate this. Beaton might have to rephrase some sentences. Has not been able to speak to Minster, who is not in London. Sykes does not know if Minster intends to report Wolfit, but in any case he would wait until after Wolverhampton. Beaton's statement can only go forward with Minster's support in writing, and he can't see how Minster can be forced. They must know what are his intentions. About the press statement. It is "libellous in every line" and the newspapers would probably not publish it. Should be destroyed. About the personal letter. It is full of libellous statements but Beaton can't be sued as long as he writes the letter in his own hand (i.e. no third party would be involved) and marks it PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. Will send the Brighton and Wolverhampton reviews as soon as he gets them.

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