English translations were largely handled by American poet Robert Bly, a personal friend, and Scottish poet Robin Fulton.

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"I don't recall it being part of our discussions, " Mr Bly said, when asked about the cost overruns.

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Mr Bly, who has since been promoted to BP's executive committee, said he planned to retire in the next two months.

BBC: BP: Scope of oil disaster internal probe 'had limitations'

Mark Bly told a New Orleans court that the investigation did not consider the role of budgetary pressures from senior management in causing the accident.

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