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FCO 8/756

UK, 1967

This file concerns Saudi Arabia's relations with the UK and the Six Day War between Arab States and Israel.
FCO 8/1347

Parliamentary interest in the withdrawal of British forces from the Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to parliamentary questions and debate concerning Britain's military withdrawal from the Gulf and the formation of the Union of Arab Emirates and includes reference to John Willoughby's report on the Trucial Oman Scouts. MPs involved include: Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart James Ramsden Neil Marten Colin Jackson Christopher Mayhew John Biggs-Davison Sir Alec Douglas-Home Anne Kerr Eric Moonman George Brown. This file also contains records of Cabinet documents that have been removed and which can be found in the relevant Cabinet series.

FCO 8/626

UK, 1968

This file relates to relations between the UK and Kuwait.
FCO 8/625

UK, 1967-1968

This file relates to relations between the UK and Kuwait in the wake of the June Arab-Israeli War It contains various briefs, records of conversations, meetings and correspondence between the Foreign Office, the British Embassy in Kuwait, the British Ambassador to Kuwait G G Arthur, the Foreign Secretary George Brown and various Kuwaiti officials and ministers, concerning: Activities of the Kuwaiti Ambassador to the UK Sheikh Salem Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah; his meetings with the Foreign Secretary; and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Goronwy Roberts Future situations in wh
FCO 8/679

Arab-Israeli situation: possible attacks against Kuwait by Israel. Kuwait response, 1967

This file relates to Kuwait's response during the Six-Day War.
FCO 8/677

UK commitment to 1970/1971, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence concerning: Minutes of the 62nd meeting of the Planning Committee on defence expenditure studies for the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), relating to Cyprus, the Gulf, Sharjah and Kuwait Paper on 'The Kuwait Commitment in the Period to 1970-71' to be circulated at the meeting Telegram from Ambassador G N Jackson to M S Weir on the Kuwait commitment Letter from Jackson to T F Brenchley on HMG's commitment to the defence of Kuwait, including views of the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, Prime Minister Sheikh Jabir Al Ahmad Al Sabah and Minist
FCO 8/85

Defence review and withdrawal of troops, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Parliamentary questions of Edward Heath and John Boyd-Carpenter to Prime Minister Harold Wilson about HMG's commitments and obligations in the Gulf.
FCO 8/881

Appointment of commander of Trucial Oman Scouts, 1967

This file contains correspondence relating to the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel K C P Ive to command the Trucial Oman Scouts in succession to Colonel F M de Butts. It includes a biographical description of Ive and consideration of Ive's suitability for the post after Foreign Secretary George Brown questioned why there was not someone more acquainted with the region and its problems.
FO 1016/888

Trucial States dispute with Iran over Tunb Islands, 1968 Jan 01 - 1968 Dec 31

This file relates to the dispute between Iran and Ras Al Khaimah over the Tunb islands.
FCO 8/41

Assessment of likely effects following UK withdrawal from Aden, 1967

This file relates to the repercussions of the British withdrawal from Aden on the Gulf States.
FCO 8/36

US, 1967-1968

This file relates to US relations with HMG and the Gulf States.
FCO 8/31

UK, 1967-1968

This file relates to the UK’s foreign policy in the Gulf, particularly regarding withdrawal.