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FCO 17/310

Visit by King Hussein to Baghdad and the Gulf, 1968

This file contains correspondence relating to King Hussein’s tour of Gulf States; Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.

PREM 13/2209

MIDDLE EAST. Future of bases in Mediterranean and Middle East following defence expenditure review: forces and facilities in Persian Gulf, 1965 Jun 01-1968 Sep 30

This file concerns Britain’s intention to withdraw from the Gulf in 1971.
FCO 8/1372

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain from May to August 1970. It contains correspondence relating to: A report on the 'Settlement of the Iranian Claim to Bahrain' by the Political Agent A J D Stirling to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford, dated Bahrain, 13 May 1970.
FCO 8/1368

The claim of Iran to Bahrain, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file concerns the claim of Iran to the Island of Bahrain during the period March 1970.
FCO 8/1357

Visits by members of Her Majesty's diplomatic service to Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file contains correspondence on: Plans for a tour of the Arabian Peninsula for A A Acland, who is shortly to become the Head of the Arabian Department at the FCO Notes from Acland's tour, including accounts of conversations with the Ruler of Fujairah Sheikh Mohammad Bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur and King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia Plans for a tour of the Gulf stations and Saudi Arabia by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford Plans for the visit of the UK Ambassador to Jedda [Jeddah] W Morris to the Gulf
FCO 8/1349

Termination of agreements and treaties with Persian Gulf states, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to the proposed termination of HMG's treaties and agreements with the Protected States in the Gulf.
FCO 8/1309

Interest of Iraq in Persian Gulf, 1970 Jan 01-1970 Dec 31

This file relates to Iraqi activity in the Gulf.
FCO 8/744

Judiciary, 1967-1968

This file is on legal affairs in Qatar and the retrocession of jurisdiction, June 1967 to October 1968. It contains correspondence relating to: Phased retrocession of jurisdiction beginning with matters relating to traffic in Qatar and the ambiguous status of Pakistanis in Qatar as Muslim citizens of the Commonwealth Qatar Traffic Regulation, 1954 [Queen's Regulation No. 4 of 1954] subsequently amended by Queen's Regulation No. 5 of 1954 and Queen's Regulation No.
FCO 8/741

Oil production, 1967-1968

This file is about the production of oil to be used as fuel and for the generation of power in Qatar.
FCO 8/848

Abu Dhabi/UK, 1967-1968

This file concerns relations between Abu Dhabi and the UK. It contains correspondence on:A request from Abu Dhabi for copies of all treaties and agreements entered into between HMG and Abu Dhabi.
FCO 8/846

Trucial States/Saudi Arabia, 1967-1968

This file concerns relations between the Trucial States and Saudi Arabia.
FCO 8/1238

Abu Dhabi Defence Force Air Wing, 1969 Jan 01-1969 Dec 31

The file relates to the negotiations for the purchase of aircraft for the Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF) Air Wing.