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Falklands: MOD minute to Head of DS11 ("Falklands Islands") ["The absence of a reinforcement (or evacuation) plan for the Falklands reflects a conscious decision .... the existence of a formal 'plan' gives some credence to its working under some circumstances"] [declassified Jun 2017]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: DEFE24/2264/1 f165
Editorial comments:

DP would appear to refer to D.H. Powell, an official in DS11 (see DEFE25/442 f142). Jackling was his boss at this point. Read other documents selected from this file.

Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 2pp
Themes: Defence (Falklands), Public spending & borrowing