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APPENDIX C

PSK 11C

The following countries (excluding those that have

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alizedy taken action arrinch

Fritain has a substantial stake in terms of chara 3? Ik

trade, value of direct investment, and large contracts

under way or in prospect, and where there is potential

scope for trouble. The list is not intended to be

exhaustive. Other countries may be tempted to take

discriminatory action against the UK even though the UK

interests at stake are not substantial. We could, for

example, be vulnerable in numerous countries over the Souther

Africa or Arab-Israel problems.

Nigeria

Zimbabwe Zambia Kenya

Our biggest export market outside W.

Europe and North America. Sensitivity

over Southern Africa, and race relat Lions

and immigration policies in the UK.

Nationalised B's interests in 1979

and embargoed the award of major car tracts

to British firms over South Africa/

Rhodesian policies.

Considerable British investments.

Sensitivity over Southern Afri .

Gulf Oil Staten

All big spenders, Arab-Israel

sensitivity, Iraq-Iran war, helia

problems, UK nationals in trople.