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PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO letter to Powell ("Iraq/Kuwait: Positive Information Campaign") ["our extensive output of television, radio and press material on the crisis continues to be widely used by the media in Arab and other Islamic countries...we shall produce more television material on the atrocities committed in Kuwait"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("Deployment of Tornado Aircraft") ["the Defence Secretary has concluded that 12 aircraft should be deployed to Dhahran after Christmas"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO press line ("Amnesty International Report: 19 December 1990") ["There is no secret about what is happening. Returning British hostages have told similar accounts of the murder, turture and brutality of the Iraqi regime in Kuwait"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD draft minute to Powell ("BW Immunisation Policy") [proceeding for the immunisation programme and relevant communications to nations contributing to the multinational force] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) European Policy: Turnbull minute for Sir Robin Butler ("Handling of EMU IGC") [route discussion through OPD; Lamont and Major do not want Governor to attend] [declassified July 2017]
PDF 90 Dec 20 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Washington telegram 3096 to FCO (2222Z) ("Iraq/Kuwait: readiness of US forces") ["American troops will not be ready for offensive action by 15 January"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 20 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Defence Secretary letter to PM ("Operation Desert Shield") ["the US Air Force intend to deploy a number of A10 aircraft"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 20 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Transport Secretary minute for PM ("the Threat to British Civil Aviation in the event of Conflict in the Gulf") [the nature of the threat; existing arrangements for aviation security; measures to improve security: domestically and internationally; decisions if war breaks out; a public warning about the risks to fly; conclusions] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 20 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) European Policy: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("The Franc in the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)") [Franc near bottom of its band, interest rate increase may be inevitable, blame attached to Germany and US] [declassified July 2017]
PDF 90 Dec 20 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) European Policy: No.10 record of conversation (Major, Lamont, Leigh-Pemberton) [in view of worsening economy, need for government to offer "a clear and consistent defence" of decision to join ERM] [declassified July 2017]
PDF 90 Dec 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Washington telegram 3102 to FCO (0003Z) ("Iraq/Kuwait: Mr Heath's testimony to the House Armed Services Committee") ["Sanctions against Iraq can work, war would be too costly, direct talks between Iraq and Kuwait should be pursued, room for further Arab involvement"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKMIS New York telegram 2335 to FCO (0430Z) ("Occupied territories: Securiry Council Debate") ["Final negotiations lead to agrement on draft resolution and presidential statement"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Iraq/Kuwait") ["France does not want to launch a competing dialogue with Iraq"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 21 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Duty Clerk minute for Powell ("the Gulf - Jordanian Military Movements") ["Both the Jordanians and the Israelis are edgy....the most likely explanation is that the Israelis and Jordanians are over-reacting to each other's activities"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 22 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram 2226 to UKE Washington (0107Z) ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") ["We are considering the future of British embassy in Baghdad in the light of the approaching 15 January deadline and of the ensuing risk of hostilities"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 23 Su Declassified documents Minor Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell letter to Department of Transport ("The Threat to British Civil Aviation in the Event of Conflict in the Gulf") [PM content with proposals, subject to view of colleagues] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Riyadh telegram to FCO ("Discussion with Crown Prince") [Saddam "a thug and a criminal"; next Iraqi leader would come from army; sceptical of Saddam withdrawing] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Riyadh telegram to FCO ("Iraq/Kuwait") [Powell and Cheney visit Saudi Arabia to evaluate preparedness and options with US military; Crown Prince concerned at US resolve] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("BW Immunisation Policy") [two out of three batches of Anthrax vaccine awarded a product licence; start of a phased programme to immunise military personnel and civilians in direct support; routine briefing to the press on the CBW threat and the countermeasures available"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 24 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Bush Library) Gulf War: White House conversation record (MT-Bush phone conversation) [Christmas wishes; invitation to White House to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom] [declassified 2009]
PDF 90 Dec 26 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Conservative Party: PM John Major to MT (update) [Gulf; Community Charge; health & education reforms] ​​​​​​​[declassified Dec 2017]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE The Hague ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") ["Dutch inclined towards early withdrawal but concerned about political signals and want coordinated western line"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Brussels ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") ["No decisions likely before the new year. Possibility that just the Belgian ambassador will remain"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Copenhagen ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") ["Danish thinking still at an early stage"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Dublin ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") ["Irish position not yet formed"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Madrid ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") ["Spanish preference to keep core staff at least until outbreak of hostilities"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("BW Immunisation") [further information about how and by whom Anthrax vaccine is licensed] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Departement for Trade and Industry letter to the Treasury ("Iraq: Premium Refunds") ["it is in the Government's interest that we should try to minimise the possibility of Judicial Review by being more flexible on refunds of premium"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: No.10 conversation record ("The Gulf") [PM meeting with Foreign Secretary: BW immunisation, Embassies in Baghdad, contracts with the Iraqi Governemnt, domestic opinion, parliamentary handling, Cabinet] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 27 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) European Policy: Chancellor of the Exchequer minute for Major ("EMU") [when to table draft UK treaty amendments] [declassified July 2017]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE The Hague ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") [instructions for two out of the four Dutch embassy staff to leave Baghdad immediately] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Rome ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") [Inclination towards British option to reduce to a core staff] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Lisbon ("Future of embassies in Baghdad") [Portugese position undecided] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("The Gulf: Call-Out of Selected Reservists") ["there is a shortfall in the numbers and in the range of medical skills required"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell minute for PM ("Prince of Wales's visit to the gulf") [suggestions for manuscript reply from the PM] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cabinet Secretary minute for Cabinet Office ("Options for Dealing with an Iraqi Withdrawal") [discussion with American National Security Advisor about how to deal with a ptrotracted unconditional withdrawal] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell minute for PM ("Reservists for the Gulf") ["the MOD are still 233 prople short...they need to call up around 250 additional Army personnel"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Private Secretary minute for Lord President ("Tam Dalyell, MP: Request for Recall of Parliament") [Dalyell's request of an immediate recall of the Parliament to debate on compulsory call-up of Reservists; "I recommand no further action for now"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 28 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) European Policy: Treasury note to No.10 (encloses draft letters for Major to send European Heads of Government) [UK tabling treaty texts for IGC on EMU] [declassified July 2017]
PDF 90 Dec 29 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell minute for PM (Missing documents) ["The Mail on Sunday have got the story of the missing documents...we hope to dissuade them from running the story or at least only to use a bowdlerized version"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 29 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell letter to FCO ("The Gulf") ["in the event that hostilities do take place, the Prime Minister would need to make a broadcast on the day they started"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Secretary of State for Defence minute to PM ("Timing of military action against Iraq") [military will not be ready for offensive ground operations before end January] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Muscat telegram to FCO ("Iraq/Kuwait: Omani views of situation") [Forecasts of Iraqi withdrawal] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram 2237 to UKE Washington (0925Z) ("Secretary of State's conversation with Baker: 30 December") ["Baker sees no objection to suggestion that presidency, flanked by UK and France, might call in Iraqi ambassador in relevant capitals, but is not attracted by the possibility of the twelve inviting Tariq Aziz to Europe"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Paris ("Secretary of State's conversation with French Foreign Minister") ["No sign of a French initiative before the FAC on 4 January on contacts with Iraq"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Amman telegram to FCO ("Jordan/Syria") [Audience with King Hussein of 30 December] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Luxembourg ("Secretary of State's conversation with Luxembourg Foreign Minister") ["Some form of EC/Iraq contact will be needed but the form should be discussed on 4 January"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE The Hague ("Secretary of State's conversation with Dutch Foreign Minister") ["Some EC Contact with the Iraqis may be necessary in close consultation with the Americans"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO telegram to UKE Bonn ("Secretary of State's conversation with German Foreign Minister") ["Genscher believes that on 4 January EC Foreign Ministers must consider how to drive home the message that Iraq will not be attacked if she complies with Security Council Resolutions. Agrees on need to stay in touch with Americans. Does not favoue EC mission to Baghdad"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO letter to Powell ("Advice to British Communities in the Middle East") [proposal to send home British dependents in Yemen and Jordan, not yet in Israel or Occupied Territories] [declassified Jul 2018]

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