Correspondence with Francis Lyall [Frank] Birch, intelligence officer and historian, relating to discussion of the potential employment of Victor Vaughn Reynolds Geraint Clinton Clinton-Baddeley (1900-1970), writer, as a political journalist for the Manchester Guardian. There is discussion of Clinton-Beddeley's previous experience, and the requirements of the post.
Also included is correspondence with J.R.M. Butler, historian, relating to information on and discussion of Clinton-Baddeley. There are internal memoranda relating to discussion of Clinton-Baddeley, and Scott's decision not to offer employment to Clinton-Baddeley.