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PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Attorney General Office letter to Cabinet Office ("Medical Support for British Forces Middle East") [the circumstances to resort to the Reserve Force Act are established; "the Attorney General has made it clear that he would consider such a decision readily defensible if challenged" ] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Australian High Commissioner letter to Powell ("Gulf Crisis") [statement by the Australian Prima Minister to the Australian Parliament on the Gulf Crisis; "the Government unresevedly supports the UN Security Council Resolution 678"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("Australian Medical Contribution") ["the Prime Minister could express appreciation the contributions already made by Australia, but he could certainly also mention to Mr Hawke our own shortage of medical personnel"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Secretary of State for Scotland letter to Defence Secretary ("Medical Support for British Forces Middle East") [deployment of. acomplete medical unit from Scotland; "while this would create difficulties for the NHS in Scotland...I am prepared to support the proposal"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cabinet Secretary briefing for PM ("OPD(G): 19 December") [expulsion of suspect Iraqis from the United Kingdom; current international situation; PM's visit to the United States; Israely policy;] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell note for PM ("Meeting with HMA Baghdad") [pointers in view of the meeting] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell briefing for PM ("Meeting of the OPD(G): the Gulf") ["Robin Butler insists that it is necessary, to ensure that you are briefed up to the eye-balls on the Gulf before you go to Washington"; expulsion of suspect Iraqis from the UK; current international situation; PM's visit to the US; Israeli policy;] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cradock minute for PM ("OPD(G): Wednesday 19 December") [three papers for the meeting: on expulsion of suspect Iraqis from the UK, on Israeli policy and on the Arab/Israel issue] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cradock briefing for PM ("OPD(G): 19 December. Gulf Crisis: Visit to Washington") ["what is more important now...is the establishment of an athmosphere of openness, trust and determination...great prizes in terms of the future of the international order could be in our hands if we can rise to the occasion and carry this operation through successfully" ] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO minute for PM ("Iraq/Kuwait: Sustaining National Unity") [set of briefing notes on the Governement's policy on the Gulf crisis in order to brief relevant Ministers and Officers] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO letter to Powell ("Meeting between Prime Minister and HM Ambassador, Baghdad") [suggestions for the discussion, which shall cover issues such as the mood of Iraqi population, the hostages situation and Iraqis in the UK] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Home Secretary minute for PM ("Gulf Crisis: Contingency Plans for Emergency Legislation") [revision of draft Bill of 1982; "it would be prudent to have a Bill and Regulations fully prepared by 14 January"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 18 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Foreign policy: Powell briefing for MT ("Bilateral with the Foreign Secretary") [Iraq; GATT; USSR; visit to US; overseas visits] [declassified Jul 2019]
PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: No.10 conversation record ("Prime Minister's Meeting with HM Ambassador Baghdad") [conditions in Baghdad; future of the Embassy; "much would depend on what the Americans decided to do"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell letter to Home Office ("Gulf Crisis: Contingency Plans for Emergency Legislation") ["a draft Bill and Regulations should be prepared to provide necessary emergency powers in the event of a conflict in the Gulf"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 19 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO letter to Cabinet Office ("Visit by Mr Howarth to the UAE and Bahrain") ["we hope that Mr Howarth will be able to spare the time to go to Dubai and Bahrain at this crucial time in the Gulf States"] [declassified Jul 2018]
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]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Attorney General ("Gulf Crisis: Media Handling") [reporting ground rules for journalists attached to the forces and extensive written guidance for editors] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("Containing Iraqi CW/CB Capability") [President Bush: "confident of limiting wide environmental damage by...dropping incendiaries which would destroy most of the toxic substances; MOD: results of assessment "not enirely reassuring"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 90 Dec 31 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Foreign Secretary minute for PM ("British Embassy, Baghdad") [considerations about the eventual pull-out of all the remaining UK-based staff from the British Embassy in Baghdad before 15 January] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Conservative Party: Powell briefing for Major ("Meeting with Mrs Thatcher") [Gulf; Soviet Union; South Africa; Europe; MT visit to America; Medal of Freedom; domestic issues] ​​​​​​​[declassified Dec 2017]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Amman telegram to MOD ("Jordanian Perspective on Gulf War Hostilities and JAF Involvement ") [scenarios which might involve Jordan in a Gulf War; "JAF's unenviable position as the meat in the sandwich"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Riyadh telegram to FCO ("EC Discussion at Luxembourg") [Prince's Saud concern about German wavering and possible divergence in EC and US positions] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Moscow telegram to FCO ("the Gulf and Soviet Domestic Politics") ["possibility that Soviet hardliners might use hostilities in the Gulf as a cover for a crack-down on one of their Soviet Republics"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Rome telegram 3 to FCO (1736Z) ("Iraq/Kuwait: EPC Ministerial, 4 January") [Italian political Director: "there should be no question of the EC sending a mission to Baghdad"; eventual meeting had to take place in Europe and at such level to enable Italian Minister to demontrate to the public and Parliament that every effort had been made to persuade Iraqis to get out of Kuwait] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Paris telegram 2 to FCO (1810Z) ("EC Discussion at Luxembourg - Mitterrand's New Year Message") ["Mitterrand's New Year message balances French readiness for use of force with need to go on working for peace"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Washington telegram 11 to FCO (2340Z) ("Iraq/Kuwait") ["any statement issued following the EPC ministerial meeting on 4 January should avoid giving the impression of differences between the US and the EC"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell letter to FCO ("Advice for British Communities Middle East") [PM might be content with proposal to extend advice to the dependents of British nationals in Jordan and Yemen] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell letter to FCO ("Egypt/Iraq") [Prime Minister wonders if he should ask President Mubarak about his message to Saddam Hussein ] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell letter to MOD ("Timing of Military Action Against Iraq") [Prime Minister demands report about how to speed up deliveries of items needed to ensure that British forces are ready at an earlier date] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell briefing for Prime Minister ("Meeting of Ministers: the Gulf") [PM's visit to the United States; wider international aspects; British Embassy in Baghdad; other subjects not on the agenda] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: No.10 conversation record ("The Gulf") [Powell-Scowcroft call: possible reduction of diplomatic staff from Embassies in Baghdad; Baker's visit to the Gulf; likely timing of military action] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) European Policy: No.10 letter to Treasury ("EMU") [Major wants a "high profile" launch for UK draft treaty amendments on EMU] [declassified July 2017]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) European Policy: Turnbull note for Major (Alan Walters article for The Times: "Dare Major Devalue?") ["In case you didn't see"] [declassified July 2017]
PDF 91 Jan 2 We Declassified documents Major Archive (FCO) Cold War: UK Embassy in Warsaw to FCO (1990 Annual Report on Poland) [declassified 2007]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Conservative Party: No.10 record of conversation (PM Major-MT) [Gulf; ERM; Community Charge; health & education reforms; EMU] ​​​​​​​[declassified Dec 2017]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Riyadh telegram to FCO ("Iraq/Kuwait") [reaffirmation of Saudi's idea that "Saddam must either withdraw, or be forcibly ejected" ] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("Timing of Military Action Against Iraq") [?] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("Rules of Engagement") [amendments to ROE concerning the case of an Iraqi pre-emptive attack against UK or allied forces or on the host nations in which thet are deployed; need for delegated authority to activate the relevant ROE] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Attorney-General letter to Secretary of State for Defence ("Gulf Crisis: Media Handling") [content with King's position] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("Iraq/Kuwait: Security Breach") ["we can reassure the Americans that plans for operations against Iraq have not been compromised"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cabinet Secretary briefing for PM ("OPD(G): 3 January") [Prime Minister's visit to Camp David; current international situation; British Embassy, Baghdad] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cabinet Secretary note for Powell (PM's visit to the Gulf) [Chief of Defence Staff's intention to go to the Gulf with the PM; better if Powell puts the proposal forward] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell minute for Prime Minister ("US Request for an Aircraft Carrier or the Red Sea") [reservations about the need to send a UK aircraft carrier to the Red Sea following the Secretary of State for Armed Forces' minute on the subject] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell minute for Prime Minister ("The Gulf: Church Leaders") [arrangements for a meeting between the PM, the Archibishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Hume about the Gulf] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell minute for Lord President's Office ("Possible Debate on the Gulf") ["The Prime Minister...is disposed to think that the offer of a debate at the time when the UN deadline for Iraqi withdrawal expires would put the Government in a strong position"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell note for Prime Minister (Call with President Bush) ["the President would like to speak with you mid-morning"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell note for the record ("Prime Minister's Call with President Bush: the Gulf") [President Bush confirmend his views about military timing in the Gulf; "one or two people thought that he might be 24 hours or so too precipitate"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cradock minute for Powell ("Environmental Effects of a War in the Gulf") [short note by the Assessment Staff to summarise the main points of the issue] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cradock note for Powell ("Kuwait Oil") [information requested by the PM about Kuwaiti oil as a proportion of world production] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 3 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cabinet Office minute for No.10 (Suez Precedents) ["the essential point from these precedents...is that at each stage of the escalation of hostilities, there was a Statement to the House and/or a Debate"] [declassified Jul 2018]

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