Pages 154-156 from FCO 82-1724

This is a confidential document discussing various issues related to arms control and negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union. The document mentions President's proposal to abolish all ballistic missiles by 1996 and its implications for the alliance. It also discusses the Soviet position on strategic matters, the importance of close communication between the US and UK on test ban issues, and the need for careful consideration of the President's proposal. The document highlights the differences in the US and Soviet positions and the need for negotiations on nuclear testing. The UK expresses its interest in the development of the US-Soviet dialogue on test ban issues. The document concludes by mentioning the Soviet stance on the ABM treaty and the interpretation of provisions related to testing in space and on Earth.