Financial situation in Qatar

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Possibility of a visit by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf G H Middleton to the Ruler of Qatar Sheikh Ali Bin Abdulla Al Thani to discuss the finances of the Ruling Family (1)
• Report on the finances of the Government of Qatar prepared by the Government's advisor G M Hancock, and a copy of Hancock's letter of resignation, along with comments by the Political Agent in Doha J C Moberly (2)
• Comments on and suggested amendments to a draft letter to Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani, urging him to take action on the Government's finances and in settling the succession issue (3-4)
• Copy of the letter, in English and Arabic, sent from the Political Resident to Sheikh Ahmad (5)
• Account of the delivery of the letter to Sheikh Ahmad, and of his initial response (6)
• Report on Qatar's financial position prepared by the Qatar Government Accountant Hikmat Qaddoura (7)
• Summary of comments made by Sheikh Ahmad and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani regarding Qatar's financial situation (8)
• Letter from Moberly concerning a further conversation with Sheikh Ahmad, covering topics including: the departure of Hancock and his possible replacement; the succession question; and the financial situation (9)