Pages 3-7 from FCO 177-1346

The document discusses the need for export controls on dual-use items to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It highlights the risks associated with uncontrolled exports of sensitive technology and emphasizes the importance of harmonizing control lists and coordinating their application among major exporting countries. The document suggests options such as harmonizing dual-use item lists, maintaining lists of high-risk countries, implementing catch-all clauses to cover non-listed items, and addressing the additional risks posed by the dissolution of the former Soviet Union. The document also mentions the need for procedural discussions and the importance of striking a balance between desirable controls and practical feasibility.