AUSTRALIA
PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA 3 November 1983
The Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs,. Mr West,
tonight informed me in writing that he would unable to
support Cabinet's recommendations on the ' iranium industry
at Monday's Caucus meeting.
In line with the Cabinet Arrangements, adooted at its first
meeting, he will now step down from Cabinet.
In the terms of the Cabinet Arrangements decision Mr West
will remain a member of the Ministry.
w MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION
AND ETHNIC AFFAIRS
PARLIA. MLNT ' Oj , E
CANBERRA. A C 1 1u
November 3 1983
' The Hon R J Hawke
Drime Minister
SPa-liament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
My Dear Prime Minister,
As discussed with you earlier today, I find myself
unable to support Cabinet's recommendation to Caucus
on the uranium industry at Monday's caucus meeting.
I understand Cabinet arrangements regarding solidarity.
Under the terms of that Cabinet arrangement, I
understand that I can no longer serve in the Cabinet.
I, of course, remain ready and willing and expect to
continue to serve the Labor Government as a member of
the Ministry.
Yours sincere4. y
STEWART WEST