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(b) Greece.
Although Greece's military contribution has been minimal (one frigate), she has been a substantial loser from the economic effects of the Gulf crisis, and is in any
case a relatively poor country. No approach recommended;
No
(c) Ireland. Ireland is also a relatively poor country, and the position is complicated by her neutral status.
approach recommended;
(a) Italy. Italy has made a military contribution of some
significance (3 frigates, one support ship, 10 Tornados) even though her overall contribution is much smaller than
that of the UK. No approach recommended;
(e)
Luxembourg. Any contribution from Luxembourg would obviously be small, but since the Netherlands and Belgium have been approached, Luxembourg should also be included;
(f) Portugal. Portugal has provided one transport vessel for use of the UK. Although its contribution is small, it is a relatively poor country which has suffered significantly from the Gulf crisis. No approach
recommended;
(g)
Spain.
Spain has contributed one frigate and two
corvettes. In addition, it is providing facilities for US
B-52s. It has also lost, as a result of the crisis, but an approach might be worthwhile.
Suggested Contributions
£
Denmark
Luxembourg
Spain
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25m
2.5m
30m
57.5m
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