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6、[Interlude] S01E00.5 Cyril's Diary and Memos (1980.1.19-21)

　　MEMORANDUM
　　Department of Synergy Coordination
　　Ref: DSC/PO/MIN/INT/001/80
　　To: The Secretary of State (The Rt Hon Charles Hyde MP)
　　Cc: The Acting Permanent Secretary (Mr A. Cavendish)
　　From: C. Astley, PPS designate
　　Date: 21 January 1980
　　Subject: First Day Briefing and Next Steps
　　Minister,
　　Please find below a brief report on your first day in office, along with an update on actions taken and the schedule for tomorrow:
　　1. Office Layout:
　　?? Your request for a whiteboard has been fulfilled. A whiteboard (1.8m x 1.2m) with associated markers and eraser was installed at 13:45 today in the designated area to the right of your desk.
　　?? The remaining basic furnishings (desk, visitor sofa group, filing cabinets, telephone, map) have been configured as per standard practice. Should you have any further preferences regarding layout, decoration, or furniture, please do not hesitate to inform me. I can coordinate with the Property Services Agency for adjustments within 24-48 hours.
　　?? The adjoining annex has been prepared with basic facilities (coat rack, tea/coffee apparatus, basic beverages/snacks). The key has been placed in the top left drawer of your desk.
　　2. Private Office Support:
　　?? The shortlist of candidates for Principal Private Secretary, provided by the Cabinet Office, has been placed in your In-tray. Should you require interviews to be scheduled or further background on the candidates, please advise.
　　?? Until the formal appointment of a PPS, I will be acting in that capacity to ensure the smooth running of your daily work. Other seconded staff in the Private Office (one Executive Officer, one Clerical Assistant) are in post and can handle daily document flow, appointments, and communications. More staff will arrive in batches over the next week and beyond.
　　3. Schedule:
　　?? The preliminary draft schedule for this week is in your In-tray for your review. Key items include:
　　?? Tomorrow (22 Jan): Morning: Review of preliminary departmental function papers (prepared). 14:30: Brief meeting with seconded Private Office staff. Preliminary policy discussion with the Acting Permanent Secretary (time to be confirmed).
　　?? Wednesday (23 Jan): 15:00: First Inter-Departmental Information Sharing Meeting. A list of attending departments and a draft agenda will be submitted for your review by noon tomorrow.
　　?? Should you have any additional meetings, appointments, or travel requirements, please let me know, and I will arrange them immediately.
　　4. Communications & Filing:
　　?? The black rotary telephone on your desk provides a direct line to the Private Office (ext. 1001). The external line is active.
　　?? The In/Out Tray system is operational. Welcome correspondence and the draft schedule received today are in your In-tray.
　　?? A preliminary internal document reference system has been established and will be briefly explained to you in due course.
　　5. Other Matters:
　　?? The building's heating system is still being calibrated. The east wing of the third floor (including your office) may warm up more slowly. A spare fan heater has been placed in the corner of the annex for your use. My apologies for this inconvenience.
　　?? A summary of key security and communication protocols is prepared and available for you at any time.
　　6. Action Points for Me:
　　?? To ensure the agenda and background materials for Wednesday's inter-departmental meeting are submitted for your review by 12:00 noon tomorrow (22 Jan).
　　?? To follow up on the PPS appointment process.
　　?? To monitor the heating situation and ensure a comfortable office temperature for tomorrow.
　　Should you have any questions, requests, or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to call (ext. 1001) or inform me.
　　Cyril Astley, PPS designate
　　(No handwritten annotations - This memo is the formal submission to the Minister)