Pages 77-82 from FCO 177-102

The document discusses the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Working Group's efforts to establish a multilateral regime for nuclear-sensitive dual-use goods. The author expresses gratitude for a previous account of the June meeting in Brussels and emphasizes the need to address remaining issues before the upcoming meeting in Annapolis.

Regarding the regime's application to transfers to nuclear-weapon states (NWS), the author suggests adopting an across-the-board regime for exports to all non-members, including NWS. They also propose a two-part INFCIRC 254, with Part I incorporating the existing regime and Part II incorporating dual-use guidelines and lists.

The author discusses the need for a secretariat to coordinate tasks related to the new regime and suggests that the UK, given its association with the London Guidelines and the presence of NSG missions in London, could handle this role. However, they caution against a full-scale secretariat and suggest avoiding administrative burdens by not hosting all meetings in London.

The document also addresses the admission of new members to the NSG and Zangger Committee. The existing mechanisms for accepting new members through consensus, exchange of notes, and letters to the Director-General of the IAEA are deemed appropriate, although the US has proposed modifications for wider acceptance without formal membership.

Lastly, the author discusses the harmonization of controls and the implications of 1992 for the proposed dual-use regime. They suggest exploring specific mechanisms for assurances regarding re-transfers and harmonization of controls at the EPC non-proliferation group meeting. The importance of achieving consensus among the Twelve and utilizing NSG's umbrella for the new regime is highlighted.