Pages 86-87 from FCO 177-95

This is a letter discussing a draft background paper on export controls for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meeting. The author expresses appreciation for the paper's content and highlights a few areas of concern. They question why the need to expand the membership of the Zangger Committee is not emphasized, as it could improve the effectiveness of implementing Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations. The author also suggests giving more prominence to the issue of dual-use equipment and technology in the export control list. Additionally, they propose amending the text regarding the relaxation of COCOM controls to ensure clarity and address the need for replacement national controls. The letter concludes by mentioning the requirement for greater harmonization of export controls within the European Community (EC) due to the advent of the single European market.