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PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Falklands, international support, mediation unions and pay [press still pursuing idea we had earlier intelligence of invasion than admitted] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Falklands, international support, mediation, economic sanctions) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.86 ("Falklands: British Airways jumbo jets, Cargo aircraft, SAS") [MoD talking to BA about possibility of chartering aircraft but nothing agreed] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.87 ("Falklands: Ministerial statements on when we first knew") [extracts from statements] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.88 ("Royal Yacht, Nukes, BP tankers, Ship requisitions, Argentine ship using UK gunnery range") ["We never talk publicly about nuclear weapons"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.92 ("Falklands Islands - Haig visit") ["He comes as a friend and ally to consult with us"; "There is no mediation process under way"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.93 ("Falkland Islands - NATO Commitment") [NATO will be informed when British assets committed to the alliance leave the NATO area; "there is a great deal of support for our cause"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Key Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Jopling minute to Pym (further reaction within the Parliamentary Party to Falklands situation; Labour and SDP reactions) [account of views of individual MPs] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1000Z) ("PM's Day, Press Notice, Pilot Ethnic Survey of the Civil Service, Answers of Interest [in Parliament], Tony Benn, Debate, John Nott, UN Resolution, World Cup, British Gas") ["We emphasised that the obligation was on Argentina to withdraw before negotiations began"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Joergensen of Denmark letter to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Denmark condemns invasion] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: President Shagari of Nigeria letter to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Nigeria condemns invasion and supports UN resolution calling for withdrawal] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1500Z) ("Administration v Sovereignty, Easter, Mandate, Government Information Services") ["We said sovereignty had never been lost but clearly we did not have a British ADMINISTRATION at present"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 7 We Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Pym TV interview for ITN ("Falkland Islands") [restoration of British administration] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.94 (0530Z) ("Maritime Exclusion Zone") [Nott statement to Parliament; supplementary Q&A] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Falklands, US support and mediation, pay and disputes) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: No.10 note to Press Officers ("Message from the British community in Argentina to the Prime Minister") [No.10 line: "We look to the Government of Argentina to protect British subjects"; those without urgent business urged to leave Argentina] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.95 ("Falklands - Maritime Exclusion Zone") ["the intention was to prevent the reinforcement and resupply of the Argentine presence"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.96 (Parliamentary Questions and Answers) [supply of arms, Falklands oil and gas] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.96 ("Falkland Islands: Pre-Haig") ["Haig is not a mediator"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.97 ("Gibraltar/Spain") [negotiations to begin on 20 April] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: No.10 Press Office minute to Bernard Ingham ("Statement by Secretary of State Haig on arrival at airport") [will "seek solutions if we can in accordance" with the UN resolution] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Ingham minute to MT ("Washington Post") [briefing for interview with Len Downie, 21 April] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1000Z) ("Foreign Office review, Haig visit, Operational costs, Crisis management, Arms policy") ["Haig was not coming as a mediator. He was coming as a friend to learn our point of view"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Gow letter to MT (support for MT) ["The purpose of this note is just to remind you that there are many of us who...will be forever thankful for having had the privilege of trying to help the finest chief...that any man could hope to serve"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: MT letter to Thomas Boden (thanks for message of support) ["It has been the most difficult week of my political life"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (1835Z) ("Haig timetable, Talks - general nature") ["It was made plain that the withdrawal of Argentine troops and a return to British administration was an absolute prerequisite for a solution"; Haig not a mediator but a friend and ally] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: President Burnham of Guyana message to MT (1900Z) (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Burnham supports UK and calls for withdrawal of Argentine forces] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Pindling of the Bahamas message to MT (1908Z) (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Pindling supports UK and calls for Argentine withdrawal] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada message to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Canada considering sanctions against Argentina] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 8 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Fraser of Australia message to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Australian sanctions against Argentina] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 9 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: UKE Paris telegram 332 to FCO (1500Z) ("Falklands Islands") [remarks of French Foreign Minister Cheysson to National Assembly: support for UK, urges solution via diplomatic means and "departure of the invaders"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 9 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: UKE Washington telegram 1214 to FCO (1845Z) ("Falkland Islands: US Press") [US press commentary on Falklands invasion, Al Haig's negotiations, and US Administration's position] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 10 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: UKE Washington telegram 1222 to FCO (0010Z) ("Soviet/Argentinian Relations") ["I wonder whether we could not make some propaganda use out of the burgeoning Argentine-Soviet relationship"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 10 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: President Figueiredo of Brazil message to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) ["it is particularly important that the parties concerned show effective restraint so that sufficient time is left for conciliatory avenues to be explored"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 10 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Spadolini of Italy letter to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Italian sanctions against Argentina] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 10 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: UKE Brasilia telegram 85 to FCO (1300Z) ("Falklands: Further Press Comment") [Brazilian press reaction to Argentine invasion of Falklands; critical of Argentina] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 10 Sa Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservatism: MT letter to Robin Ibbs (thanks for leadership of the CPRS) ["We shall miss you here"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 11 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Haig message to MT (0645Z) (returning to London 12 Apr with proposal following discussions with Argentine Government) ["I am sure you would agree that any military confrontation must be avoided at all costs until you have been able to consider this draft proposal"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 11 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: FCO letter to No.10 ("The Falkland Islands: Mr Haig's Visit of 12 April") [briefing on Haig's likely proposals] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Opinion Polls: Britto note ("Public Opinion Background Note 108") [weekly survey note; Falklands crisis; Glasgow Hillhead by-election] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.100 ("Recall of Parliament, Missing Marines and civilians from South Georgia, Defence statement on MEZ") [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Prime Minister Suzuki of Japan letter to MT (Argentine invasion of the Falklands) [Japan applying pressure on Argentina] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Notes made during meeting with Al Haig (Haig's peace proposals) [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.101 (Haig and Pym statements outside No.10 following talks) [Pym: "We are both very anxious to resolve this problem by peaceful means"; Haig: "some progress ... but a substantial number of difficulties remain"] [this copy released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Lobby Briefing (2000Z) ("Talks content, Haig shuttle continues?, Other diplomatic moves, Peruvian ceasefire, shape of the talks") ["the task force remained on course and the MEZ remained in force"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Haig peace proposals (following first visit to Buenos Aires) [annotated by MT] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 12 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Falklands: Cabinet Office compilation of peace proposals put forward by Haig, HMG, and Peru (12 April to 5 May) [comparative table of full texts] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.103 ("Daily situation report MoD, Another ship requisitioned, Marines South Georgia, Soviet intelligence reports) ["The military preparations continue according to plan"] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.104 ("Trawlers requisitioned") [to complement Royal Navy capability; not an afterthought] [released 2013]
PDF 82 Apr 13 Tu Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (Ingham MSS) Press Office: Press Office bulletin No.105 ("MoD Briefing on Falklands") [Argentinian Navy, Gibraltar, USSR] [this copy released 2013]

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