Page 19 from FCO 96949 - Nuclear Power Matters In Pakistan 1979

This document is a secret communication from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to the United States Embassy. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office acknowledges the receipt of a list of centrifuge items that the United States plans to bring under export control. They mention that the list was considered by an inter-departmental technical group.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office informs the United States Embassy that they will provide their written comments on the list, along with copies of lists they have prepared for ministers. The attached lists are classified as unclassified, unlike Pakistan's centrifuge program. They enclose a copy of the UK Export of Goods Control Order and relevant amendments for reference.

They assure the United States Embassy that, in their view, the list provided does not reveal sensitive information, and they have no objection to it being passed on to other governments mentioned in the correspondence.

The communication is addressed to David Carter at the United States Embassy and copies are sent to various individuals,. The document concludes by noting that a copy of the communication has been retained in the department's records as per the requirements of the Official Secrets Act.