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FCO 8/604

Jurisdiction over British forces, 1967-1968

This file relates to jurisdiction over British Forces in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning: Status of Forces Arrangements for Muscat and Oman, agreed with the Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur, and in particular the immunities afforded to British forces serving in the Sultanate Juridical position of the Trucial Oman Scouts in Muscat and Oman, and in particular issues of discipline and punishment for serious offences Question of changing the currency used at RAF Masirah and Salalah from South Arabian dinars to rupees

FCO 8/2017

Communications in Oman: BBC radio receiving and transmitting station in Masirah, Oman, 1973 Jan 01 - 1974 Jan 08

This file concerns radio communications in Oman.
FO 371/156812

Determination of extra territorial jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman, 1961

This file relates to the determination of extra territorial jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/162875

Determination of extra-territorial jurisdiction, 1962

This file relates to the determination of extra-territorial jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman.
FO 371/168676

UK armed forces in Bahrain, 1963

This file relates to housing for UK armed forces in Bahrain. It contains correspondence on: Services Housing Scheme, including the question of the representation of the Political Agency or Residency being represented in the committee (21) Record of a meeting at the Air Ministry on 13 August 1963 to hirings for family housing in Aden and Bahrain [enclosed].
FO 371/162815

Application of Queen's Regulations in Persian Gulf, 1962

This file relates to jurisdiction and legislation in the Gulf. It contains correspondence concerning: Memorandum on the procedure for bringing Queen’s regulations into effect.
FO 371/156811

Determination of extra territorial jurisdiction in Muscat and Oman, 1961

This file relates to jurisdiction in the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It contains correspondence concerning:The jurisdiction over Australian and New Zealand troops serving with British Forces and the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF).
FO 371/114642

Negotiations between Sultan of Muscat and Pakistan for lease or sale of Gwadur [Gwadar], 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: History of how the proposed Gwadur [Gwadar] lease came about and the question of oil rights. It also contains a draft lease as agreed with Pakistan (1) The Sultan of Muscat and Oman Saeed Bin Taimur's agreement in principle to the idea of a lease and his wish that HMG negotiate on his behalf. Britain does not want to get directly involved (2-3) Further points made by the Sultan in discussion of the draft lease agreement regarding the questions of oil, duration, payment in sterling and ratification.