Pages 99-105 from FCO 372113 - the Nuclear policy of Pakistan 1978

This confidential note discusses the prevention of exporting inverters to Pakistan and proposes approaching other potential suppliers. It argues that if the export of inverters from the UK to Pakistan is to be stopped, it is necessary to ensure that the order is not simply diverted elsewhere. This is important for non-proliferation reasons and to protect the position of the British manufacturer. The note addresses three questions: whom to approach, what approach to take, and timing. The Department of Industry has prepared a list of countries that Pakistan could turn to as alternative suppliers, categorized based on their manufacturing capability and technology. The note suggests approaching all governments in the first two categories without delay, except for Australia. The document ends with the confidential classification.