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     1        I suggest.  Do not for the moment put her off from -- it is
     2        next Friday, is it not?
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     4   MR. RAMPTON:  Yes.
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     6   MR. JUSTICE BELL:  But we will take stock when there is further
     7        information.
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     9        What is being canvassed is the possibility -- I say no more
    10        at this stage -- that Mr. Bone's statement may be
    11        admissible under the provisions of the Civil Evidence Act;
    12        that instead of him giving evidence next Thursday, that
    13        statement is taken as read under the Civil Evidence Act;
    14        and, on the basis that that evidence is admissible in its
    15        paper form, although Mr. Bone has not given evidence from
    16        the witness box, we then go to Miss Hovey for you to ask
    17        her further questions in chief, if you wish, and then for
    18        Mr. Rampton to cross-examine.  But I am not asking you for
    19        any reaction at this stage, or any argument.  The news has
    20        obviously just come through, so everyone should have time
    21        to ponder it further.
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    23        But do not take Miss Hovey out for next week, because that
    24        is real possibility -- and I say no more than that -- that
    25        that is the way the matter may be dealt with.  10.30
    26        tomorrow.
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    28        (The court adjourned until the following day at 10.30)
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