[GHC] #9279: Local wrapper function remains in final program; result = extra closure allocation

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#9279: Local wrapper function remains in final program; result = extra closure
allocation
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        Reporter:  simonmar          |                Owner:  simonpj
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  7.8.2
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  LateLamLift
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Runtime           |  Unknown/Multiple
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):
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Comment (by sgraf):

 Ah, just saw that `AddrRep /= UnliftedRep`... Also, defining `| MachNull
 Type` makes it hard to define `Ord` and `Binary` instances. Urgh. Not sure
 how to proceed.

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