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Falklands: FCO telegram 220 to UKE Paris (1630Z) ("Falkland Islands") [visit by Gutmann to London, talks with Acland and Palliser; French apprehensions, need to show commitment to negotiations; Council of Ministers would make statement tomorrow; asked for "more 'theatre'" - eg, a televised appeal to Galtieri] [declassified Dec 2012]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: FCO7/4544 f102
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The FCO persistently diverged from UKE Paris in the spelling of Gutmann's name. Unsurprisingly, local knowledge was best: 'Gutmann' is correct.

Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 2pp
Themes: Media, British relations with France, Foreign policy (Americas excluding USA), Defence (Falklands)