Both agreed to work to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence.

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The resulting mutual transparency inspires a confidence and trust that is much more difficult and time-consuming to develop through other means.

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"For us to function effectively on behalf of the public there has to be mutual confidence within the Treasury team, and there can be no breach of trust between a Minister and his political members, " he added.

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