Pages 18-21 from FCO 66751 - United States Proposal for Common Nuclear Export Policies

The communication discusses a conversation between British and Canadian officials regarding nuclear non-proliferation. The Canadian official expressed pessimism about the future of the Zangger Committee and doubted Italy and Japan's ratification of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The Canadian stance on the Nuclear Suppliers Club depended on France's participation, and they preferred a wider membership. They mentioned the Korean and Argentine agreements as models for future negotiations and emphasized the importance of additional control measures beyond reprocessing and the supply of heavy water plants. The discussion also touched on Canada's dilemma with India and their efforts to impose stricter safeguards on the CANDU reactors. The Canadian official criticized the lack of responsibility shown by British, Russian, and American countries in relation to India's nuclear program. The conversation concluded on a somber note, highlighting the challenges of proliferation and the need for collective efforts in non-proliferation.