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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…

Page 1: Arrival of Canadian high commission of Trinidad and British Development Division of Barbados; Mitchell not invited to attend meetings and has little information.

Page 2: Apology from Mitchell to Bell of Development division for missing…

Letter reporting that four seismometers have been found that can be loaned for use in St Vincent; advises that the maintenance of an adequate monitoring system will be essential; proposes that financial support for this should be provided by UK govt.

Conveyance of praise of US response and assistance.

Summary of relief/aid offered or given by Canada.

Reporting of the current situation; opposition making 'mischief' in reception centres; Premier is worried about and challenged by finances to fund requirements in reception centres and finding employment for evacuees; economic burden of crisis…

Conveyance of a report written by volunteers in reception centres; report describes the conditions and events of the first day.

Report of sampling of dome by US scientists from boat.
Second page is the report.

Lava sample collection by boat successful; Premier spoke to thank volcanologists and ask people to ignore mischief-making of 'discredited politicians'.

Letter of thanks for access to communications equipment of the British High Commissioner in Ottawa in event of eruption.