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achieved.
But to do so earlier would seriously prejudice
our attempts to achieve a settlement. You may wish to propose that the subject be remitted for further detailed study at
working level.
Li. We also understand that there was no substantive discussion
in Committee on Oman and Sharjah.
Should this be raised you
will find Speaking Notes in the brief submitted to the Secretary of State for the OPD's consideration of the Defence Review on 30 July (page 2 of the Talking Points).
Defence Department
5 August 1974
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