Pages 2-4 from FCO 46-8093

The document is a report on a meeting held with Jan Hoekema and Peter Verbeek from the Dutch Embassy regarding the possible reconvening of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). The report discusses various points raised by Hoekema, including his nomination of Arend Johannes Meerburg as Vice Chairman of Main Committee II of the NPT Review Conference. It also mentions Tanzania's decision to accede to the NPT and coordinate its accession with other Front Line States to send a signal to South Africa. The Dutch team for the Working Group is mentioned, and Hoekema expresses the hope of meeting again at the MTCR Meeting in Ottawa. The report addresses the content of the letter and suggests avoiding the term "NSG" to avoid confusion, discussing possible topics for the agenda, such as involving new suppliers and technical questions. The Dutch have no desire to establish a permanent secretariat or hold future meetings under Dutch auspices. They emphasize the careful handling of publicity and note the importance of French participation in the proposal. The report concludes by mentioning further discussions between the UK and Dutch authorities and offers to relay any further ideas.