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BY MR. DENIS DE VLAMING:

Q Good afternoon, Mr. Howd.

A Good afternoon, sir.

Q What is the Office of Special Affairs?

A The Office of Special Affairs deals with all
public relations, legal matters, and community service
activities related with the church.

Q Also security of the church?

A Yes, well, we liaise with security in the legal
area.

Q What department of the church handles the
investigation of critics?

A Well, the legal department would handle any
type of litigation.

Q I didn’t say litigation. Who does the
investigation -- well, maybe I shouldn’t take anything
for granted. Are you aware that there is ever any
investigations done of critics of the Church of
Scientology?

A Well, if you mean if there is investigation of
people who attack the church, yes.

Q Would they include critics, like Mr. Minton?

Q Is there a file on him?

A Is there a file on him?