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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.

Armed forces, 1967-1968

This file contains the reports of the UK's Defence Attaché in Saudi Arabia C S Fitzpatrick; his annual reports for 1966 and 1967; and his monthly reports February to April 1967 and September 1967 to February 1968.

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.

FO 371/185478

Foreign policy, 1966

The file contains correspondence relating to: State visit of King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud to Iran.

FO 371/163013

Political relations: UK, 1962

This file relates to efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Britain and Saudi Arabia. It contains correspondence concerning: The Iranian Prime Minister's report on his talks with the Saudis regarding the possible resumption of Anglo-Saudi relations. It also includes a summary of Herbert de Ribbing's efforts to resolve the Buraimi refugee problem (21) A conversation between Pierre Edde, from a prominent Lebanese family, and Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.

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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

Armed forces, 1967-1968

Defence review and withdrawal of troops, 1968

Foreign policy, 1966

Political relations: UK, 1962