facilities to all road users. Five spaces would in fact give the Embassy more parking spaces than any other mission in the Westminster City Council area. We acknowledge that efforts have been made by the Embassy and that their current performance is better than it was when our parking policy was introduced in 1985. However, the figures are still far too high and Ministers are committed to solve the problem. I therefore must urge that Mr Gillmore's offer be given further urgent consideration. I regret that if you find that you cannot accept the offer, we will have no option but to request the withdrawal of the accredited member of your staff who you nominate as primarily responsible for the breaches of ur parking laws. In the absence of anyone being
nominated we would have to choose a candidate ourselves.
much hope that this situation can be avoided. The last thing any of us want is to create serious difficulties between our 2 countries
over parking. Nevertheless, Ministers have asked me to make clear their determination to carry through their policy on parking and apply it to all missions without exception.
I very
5 I therefore hope you will accept Mr Gillmore's offer. I should be
very grateful for your response by 23 October.
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