Pages 18-28 from FCO 177-95

This document consists of two parts. The first part is a report summarizing a meeting regarding the control of nuclear sensitive dual-use exports. The meeting was attended by 21 countries, apart from the US, and there was general support for the idea that any arrangement should be controlled within the framework of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Several countries raised concerns and made comments, including Finland and Portugal questioning the need for guidelines to refer to non-nuclear weapon states and suggesting that any new regime should apply to all states. The Dutch expressed difficulty in verifying the plausibility of stated end-uses, while France expressed reservations about any consultative regime. The report also mentions upcoming bilateral discussions between the US and other countries.

The second part of the document discusses the condition of supply and presents a draft discussion paper submitted by the German delegation for a meeting of nuclear supplier nations. It highlights the risks of horizontal proliferation and the changes in nuclear trade structure. It mentions the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Guidelines for Nuclear Transfers as significant contributions to international stability but also points out the need for additional measures. The document discusses the development of the export control regime, including the NPT, Zangger Committee, and Guidelines for Nuclear Transfers. It suggests possible reform options to enhance the control regime and prevent nuclear proliferation, such as the inclusion of indirectly sensitive nuclear materials and nuclear-relevant dual-use products, activation of the multilateral consultation mechanism, and notification of approved or rejected applications for export licenses. The document also proposes the consideration of full-scope safeguards as a condition for nuclear exports and discusses the debate surrounding this issue.