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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 8/2137

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 8/85

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.

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