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Discussion of proximity of Naval vessels; outlines the pros and cons of maintaining 24hr distance to that of 72hrs; decision made on balance that 72hrs is most preferred option given other priorities. Also contains pages showing the timelines of when…

Reply to letter from N Painter; confirms FCO has no authority to use funds to pay for first aid pre-emptively; trusts that movements of frigates and use of helicopters be considered normal for the fleet in the Caribbean.

Letter confirms the subjects of a phonecall; extension of alert distance of HM Ships from 24 to 72 hours; extra costs of emergency procedures; awaiting estimate of costs for use of Royal Navy Helicopter.

Outline of shortfalls of evacuation efforts on 8th December; danger that the operation will collapse owing to inadequacy of emergency response and loss of confidence within population; possibility of internal security incident.

Request for report of extra costs of naval support