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IOC(81)99
CONFIDENTIAL
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3 August 198CEIVED IN RECISTRY NO. 51
An Mercade of 12/8
17 AUG 1981
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INDEX POLITICAL BACKGROUND BRIEF
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This brief provides guidance on a number of political subjects which may arise in some form at technical meetings or conferences. It is essential that the terms of the brief are adhered to, so as to ensure a consistent policy on complex issues.
2. In general, the United Kingdom maintains that political questions should not be raised in technical bodies and that the right fora for such discussions are the UN Security Council and General Assembly. Political issues are nevertheless likely to be raised in inappropriate bodies and the brief is designed to provide guidance on dealing with them.
3. If any political question is raised which is not covered in the brief, the delegation should take no part in the discussions, but should consult the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
(UN Department, Mr McGinley, 233 4637). If there is no time for this, the delegation should abstain in any vote and reserve the UK position.
Minor Officers
4. The whole document will be updated periodically. changes will be issued as 10C(81)99 Amendment paper. using this document should check with UN Documents Section (233 5428) that they possess any IOC(81)99 Amendment papers produced after 3 August 1981. Comments (including views on how the briefing could be improved) or amendments should be addressed to UN Department, FCO (233 4637).
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