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INFO IMMEDIATE WASHINGTON, RIYADH, HONG KONG (FOR GOVERNOR)

INFO PRIORITY MODUK, HM TREASURY, POLAD HIGH WYCOMBE

MODUK FOR SEC(O) (C)

HM TREASURY FOR FELLGETT

GOVERNOR HONG KONG TO PASS TO LORD CAITHNESS' PARTY

IRAQ/KUWAIT: BURDENSHARING

SUMMARY

1. We are taking action in Washington as you suggest, and I

have spoken to the Japanese Ambassador in London. Would a visit

by Lord Caithness to Tokyo be helpful?

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Thank you for this further report. The question of tackling

the Americans is clearly very important, not only in relation tc

Japan but in relation to other countries from whom we are

seeking a contribution towards our Gulf costs. We are pursuing

urgently a high-level approach on the matter.

3. Meanwhile, however, we clearly need to keep up the pressure

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