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Summary of the details of Operation bell and accompanying annexes.

Salem delegation questions exclusion zone, promised and undelivered assistance, depopulation theory, Scientific advice questioned, storage for business goods, doubting HMG commitment to Montserrat, access to Salem denied while in exclusion…

Volcano dangerous, Salem closed to vehicles, rapid dome growth, High seismic activity, ash, access South of Nantes River prohibited. Fines for trespassing exclusion zone, theft arrests.

Location of handover to be in Caribbean due to volcanic activity levels.

Governor under pressure and concerns of law and order volcano more active, shortage of police. Suggest West Indies Guard Ship (WIGS) could provice assistance for boat patrols.

House of commons answers have caused concern on island. Dr Keith Rowley not consulted about new risk assessment.

MR Fuller Capt.: Comments on concerns of what OP BELL means for military recourses / role. MD Reynolds: comments on required resources for deployment

reference to attached summary of review of military assistance contingencies and emphasis that these do not cover every eventuality

Conversations with George Foulkes and Liz Symons. Reassurance of British support for Montserrat, awaiting confirmation of risk to North.