Progress Update on the Establishment of an independent Inspector-General of Defence - Cabinet Documents

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It comprises:

• the Cabinet minute of decision: Establishment of an Independent Inspector-General of Defence: Progress Update [CBC-21-MIN-0002].

• the Cabinet paper: Establishment of an Independent Inspector-General of Defence: Progress Update [CBC-21-SUB-0002].

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