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Mitchell agrees that 72 hours distance for naval assistance is adequate considering improvement in situation; inspection of monitoring network now taking 4 man-days now that helicopter support is gone; provides update of movements of scientists, some…

No need for Fench and Dutch vessels to maintain degree of notice they have since beginning of crisis.

Conveyance of thanks from St Vincent police to the Navy
Conveyance of thanks from Cato (Premier of St Vincent) to HMS Phoebe

Conveyance of decision to change naval vessel distance from 24hr to 72hr; attaches letter from Rucker MOD to Watkins FCO (CC#513)

Conveyance of Rucker's letter regarding the decision to change naval vessels to a 72 hour distance; request for guidance on response.
Second page are notes in response to above from Fawcett and Newsam, concede that 72 hours will need to be accepted,…

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…

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.

Shipment of food supplies has arrived, airline has asked who will pay for the flights but there are no funds; inquiry as to whether the French/Dutch offer of air transport could be used to transport these urgently needed supplies.

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Request for report of extra costs of naval support

Discussion of helicopter support required by Tomblin between 11-13 December when HMS Berwick is in vicinity