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For period ending December 31, 1996 Attachment 77Q(2)
File number 811-6656
Triple A and Government Series- 1997, Inc.
A Form 3 required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act was filed late by the
following officer during the most recent fiscal year.
Number of Number of Transactions Not
Name Position with Fund Late Reports* Reported on Timely Basis
Emil Polito Vice President 1 0
* The report related solely to such person having been elected an officer of
the Fund.
