The Cabinet decided that one way to stop leaks to the press was to reduce the number of people attending its meetings. From now on only the Premier, his 20 ministers, the Cabinet secretary and the stenographer will be in the meeting room. The Cabinet will be able to invite someone to attend the meeting but the person will stay only for the question with which he is concerned.
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