The honours system gets to grade people. Graded grains make… - Richard Mottram

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The honours system gets to grade people. Graded grains make finer rice.

Richard Mottram

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About Richard Mottram

Sir Richard Clive Mottram, GCB (born 23 April 1946) is a former British civil servant, who retired in 2007 from his most recent senior post as Permanent Secretary, Intelligence, Security and Resilience in the Cabinet Office.

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Alternative Names: Sir Richard Clive Mottram • Richard Clive Mottram • Sir Richard Mottram

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The honours system gets to grade people. Graded grains make finer rice. - Richard Mottram

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