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PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Riyadh telegram to FCO ("Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia") ["the Prime Minister succeeds in establishing good rapport with King Fahd and the Crown Prince...very positive reaction from British forces of all three services to Prime Minister's contact with them and remarks" ] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cabinet Office telegram to Powell (Baker's statement) ["the US and the rest of the international community wanted a peaceful solution. This is still a confrontation Iraq can avoid"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Mitterrand Press Conference") ["France remains solid on need for complete Iraqi withdrawal and manintenance of 15 January deadline. But it will actively pursue efforts for peace up to last moment"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: FCO letter to Powell ("Telephone Call by Mr Mulroney") [PM's impressions of his Gulf trip; Canada's decision to send medical assistance; discuss the idea of a G7 meeting; Mr Mulroney's visit to London] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to House of Commons Library (Media handling) [rules issued to Editors "to guide them on how to cover Gulf news without jeopardising the safety of the troops"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Department of Transport letter to Treasury ("The Gulf: War Risk Insurance for Airlines") ["draft for a set of agreements with insurers which should provide the basis for reinsurance for all United Kingdom airlines who may be flying to the gulf Area"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("US Request for Deployment of Carrier Group") [a carrier was to be deployes in the Mediterranean anyway; concerc over the cost of the enhancements required; planning of minimun mount of work at a limited cost] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD conversation record ("Call by Mr Ashdown") [Government's argument for military action in the Gulf] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: MOD letter to Powell ("Po Granby: Operational Readiness") [updates concerning the arrangements to speed up the flow of battle-winning equipment and munitions; need for more beds for medical care of prisoners of war] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Julian Amery letter to Foreign Secretary (Western Presence in the Gulf) [what the presence should consist of and where it should be located; idea of "making use of the only realiable state in the Middle east not counting Israel. I mean of course Turkey"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Cabinet Secretary briefing for Prime Minister ("OPD(G): 10 January") [PM's visit to the Gulf; international situation; UK/US talks; consular advice and contingency plans for evacuation; Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait: immediate reactions; Rules of Engagement; media arrangements; IEA stockdraw; meeting arrangements in case of hostilities] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell minute for Prime Minister ("OPD(G) and Cabinet: Points to Make on Your Gulf Visit") ["there is an expectation that there will be a conflict and that Saddam Hussein will loose"] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: No.10 conversation record ("The Gulf") [Powell's conversation with general Scowcroft] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Powell note for Prime Minister ("Meeting with Secretary Baker") [final arrangements] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Lord Chancellor's Office minute for Prime Minister ("Gulf Debate: Parliamentary Handling") [when to initiate the debate and under what form of motion] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Morris PS note for Prime Minister ("Gulf") [Foreign Secretary and Chief Whip's requests to speak with the PM before the OPD(G) of 10 January] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Department of Energy letter to Powell ("The Gulf: Oil Supplies") [draft reply to President Bush's message concerning the meeting of the IAE Governing Board; ] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Gulf War: Wakeham minute for Prime Minister ("Media Handling") [three proposals] [declassified Jul 2018]
PDF 91 Jan 11 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Bush Library) Gulf War: George Bush letter to King Hussein ("we have arrived at a fateful point") [declassified 1999]
PDF 91 Jan 15 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) Economic Policy: Alan Walters letter to MT ("Notes on sterling") [exchange risk assessment] [declassified Jul 2017]

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