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Is the right hon. Lady aware that the report has now been received from the public analyst on a certain substance recently subjected to analysis and that I have obtained a copy of the report? It shows that the substance under test consisted of ferrous matter of the highest quality, that it is of exceptional tensile strength, is highly resistant to wear and tear and to stress, and may be used with advantage for all national purposes?

Margaret Thatcher#110

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About this quote

What does it mean?
This parliamentary query asks about a report on a substance described as high quality ferrous matter suitable for national purposes.
In plain terms
A report says a tested substance is strong ferrous metal good for national use.
What can you take from it?
Note technical details in parliamentary reports.

Where it applies

  • government proceedings
  • resource management

Putting it to work

  • review reports
  • audit materials

Questions to consider

  • What is this substance for?
  • Why is this being tested?

Another view

The context is opaque without the specific substance or purpose known.

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