Paragraph 116
CONFIDENTIA
especially,
Belove
The
In parallel with the statement I made to the House on
3rd December, we informed our allies outside NATO of the
proposals which involved them or their interests.
We
invited them to make their views known to us, and offered
to discuss them with a view to minimising any problems which our proposals might create for them.
conclusions have, I am happy to say, been received with a sympathetic understanding of our own problems and the
situation which has led us to carry out this review.
Arrangements are already in hand for further consultation.
Some talks at official level have already taken place with NewZealand on the practical consequences of our withdrawal from Singapore, and further detailed planning will probably take place early in the New Year. The visit to London
of the Prime Minister of Australia this week will offer an
opportunity to hear his views. The Prime Minister of Mauritius intends to come to London on [
to discuss the Defence Review.
J
Lany other "stop press" to be added later.7
COD