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FCO 8/1589

HM Government policy in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file relates to British policy in the Gulf, and in particular the plans for withdrawal of the British military presence there.
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 8/2236

UK arms sales to Oman, 1974 Jan 01 - 1974 Dec 31

This file relates to the wish of Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said to purchase sophisticated military equipment.
FCO 8/2137

Military advisory team to United Arab Emirates, 1973 Jan 01 - 1974 Jan 16

This file relates to the Military Advisory Team based in Sharjah.
FCO 8/1562

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'L' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates and an agreement in principle to establish the United Arab Emirate (UAE) reached by six Rulers.
FCO 8/1559

Formation of United Arab Emirates, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part 'H' in a sequence relating to the Union of Arab Emirates.
FCO 8/1961

UK defence relations in Persian Gulf, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file relates to Gulf co-operation, particularly defence cooperation.
FCO 8/1586

HM Government policy in Persian Gulf, 1971 Jan 01-1971 Dec 31

This file is part of a sequence of files concerning HMG's policy in the Gulf.
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.