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medical support, supplying a field hospital. A financial

contribution might be worth asking for.

(d)

Switzerland.

Switzerland is in a similar position to

Austria.

In general, the argument about neutrality is not really

appropriate in this conflict, except perhaps in the case of

Switzerland which is not a member of the United Nations.

Operative paragraph 3 of UN Security Council Resolution 678,

which authorised the use of force, requests all states to provide appropriate support for the actions undertaken in pursuance of the Resolution.

Suggested Contributions

£

Austria

Finland

Sweden

Switzerland

Gulf States

30m

30m

40m

35m

135m

Oman is benefitting directly from our military action, and has also benefited from higher oil prices, but has made

little contribution to date. Our Host Nation Support arrangements are worth less than £1 million. She showed be forwardin

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Asian Countries

±30m.

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(a) Singapore is a relatively rich country which has

already shown itself willing to help us with a small

contingent of medical personnel. She would be approached;

(b) South Korea has contributed $300 million to the US.

have asked our Ambassador for advice on a possible UK

approach;

We

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