Political relations with UK p.117

FO 371/149244 1960
CONFIDENTIAL

FROM DUBAI TO FOREIGN OFFICE

Cypher/OTP
DEPARTMENTALRECEIVED IN
DISTRIBUTIONMr Winchester
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D: 3.45 p.m. September 22, 1960September 22, 1960
R: 6.48 p.m, September 22, 1960IMMEDIATE BS10501146 CA)CONFIDENTIAL

23 SEP 1960

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Addressed to Bahrain telegram No.300 of September 22.Repeated for information to: Foreign Office
and Saving to: Abu DhabiYour telegram No.37 to Abu Dhabi.
The Ruler welcomed Henderson's presence but consideredlegal adviser essential to consult privately between sessions andthat he would have retained one had there been time. Hendersonpointed out the serious disadvantages but failed to persuadethe Ruler who appealed to us to provide one.

2. Henderson and I agree that unless we meet the Ruler'swishes he will be most upset and, particularly if things gowrong, will hold Her Majesty's Government responsible.
3. We recommend that Mawdsley comes to Abu Dhabi on SaturdaySeptember 24, and accompanies Henderson to Buraimi so that theRuler knows he has a legal expert available,

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