Internal political situation in Qatar

This file relates to the internal political situation in Qatar. It contains correspondence concerning:

• The death of the Qatari Minister of Justice Sheikh Abdul Rahman Bin Saud Al Thani in a road accident in Saudi Arabia and the question of his replacement
• Speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle, including speculation about Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saif Al Thani, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Khalifa Al Thani
• News that the Consultative Assembly will be expanded by another ten seats
• Ambassador D G Crawford's summary of the security, development, commercial, oil and foreign relations situations
• The plans of Foreign Minister Sheikh Suhaim Bin Hamad Al Thani to visit London on his way to the UN General Assembly in New York where he may or may not make a speech
• A list of Political Officers and Political Agents in Qatar, and of Political Residents since the Second World War
• A visit to Paris by the Ruler of Qatar Amir Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani, which is taking place during a time of rumours of imminent government changes and social disquiet as Qatar struggles to keep pace with development
• Rumours of a possible settlement between the Amir and his predecessor Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani
• The formal opening of the fourth session of the Qatar Advisory Council, including details of ten new members and extracts from the council's governing decree.