Page 8 from FCO 66910 - Nuclear Suppliers Group; Policy 1977

The document is a confidential communication regarding the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). The NSG's last meeting took place on 11/12 November, and it was agreed that the next meeting would be on 24/25 March in London. However, the US has requested a one-month postponement to complete their review of nuclear policy. The UK, as the chairman of the group, is informing other governments about the proposed postponement and offering new dates of 23/29 April. The UK regrets any inconvenience caused and hopes that other governments will understand and accept the revised dates. The addressees are instructed to treat the information strictly for their own knowledge, as the change of plan is to be confined to the governments directly concerned. The document was sent by Crosland, whose full name is not mentioned.