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FCO 8/2006

Oman: annual review for 1972, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

This file contains the annual review of Oman for 1972 by HM Ambassador D F Hawley, concerning: The internal situation in Oman The successes of the Sultan’s Armed Forces (SAF) in the Dhofar War Oman’s foreign relations The character of the Government The presence of British military personnel. The file also contains correspondence relating to a review of the intelligence situation in Oman from the Commander of SAF and a memorandum concerning: The Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Saeed Al Said's visit to London The demands of members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Expor

FCO 8/82

Redeployment of forces and force levels, 1967-1968

This file contains correspondence relating to: Parliamentary question from Colin Jackson MP to the Secretary of Defence Denis Healey on the purpose of the planned increase in British forces stationed in the Gulf, March 1967 Proposals of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf R S Crawford for fixing establishment ceilings as a basis for control over the number of British servicemen deployed to the Gulf; a chart detailing the establishment figures for the Gulf approved by Ministry of Defence; a letter from Crawford to M S Weir describing the figures as surprising and disappointing

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Oman: annual review for 1972, 1973 Jan 01 - 1973 Dec 31

Redeployment of forces and force levels, 1967-1968