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The whip must also have an intimate knowledge of the feelings of Members individually, regionally and as a whole, on any political issue to the extent that he should be able to predict what they are likely to say on an issue. The Whip's office is responsible for maintaining complete and accurate records of the Members' ac- tivities in the House, and in committee, and he must be prepared to evaluate the performance of Mem- bers in both respects. This enables the Whip to per- form an advisory function to the Prime Minister, and to the House Leader, when it is necessary for them to know who is really interested and willing to work on a particular issue. The Whip occupies a unique position within the governing party, spanning cabinet and private members and ensuring that one element does not get too far out of touch with the other. 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